BREAKING: Lindsay Clancy’s Defense Pushes for Not-Guilty Ruling After Mistrial
Lindsay Clancy returned to court Tuesday for the first major hearing since her murder trial ended in a mistrial.

Her attorney, Kevin Reddington, renewed a motion asking the judge to enter a required finding of not guilty and prevent a retrial.

Reddington argued that prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to prove the murder charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

He told the court that the case was based on speculation and questioned whether the evidence established that Clancy committed the killings.

The defense’s argument represents a significant point of focus following the mistrial.

Clancy had previously relied on a lack-of-criminal-responsibility defense, with experts testifying about her mental health at the time of the deaths.

The prosecution has maintained that Clancy was responsible for the deaths of her three children in January 2023.

Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham strongly disputed Reddington’s characterization of the evidence.

Buckingham called the defense argument “laughable” and pointed to what prosecutors described as extensive evidence supporting their case. B Boston.com

The prosecution has also argued that Clancy deliberately killed her children and was capable of understanding the nature of her actions.

Reddington, meanwhile, has criticized the investigation and argued that prosecutors did not establish every required element of the charges.

The judge did not issue a ruling on the motion during Tuesday’s hearing.

The court is expected to consider additional motions as the case moves forward.

Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will seek a new trial.

Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz said his office is conducting a thorough review before making that decision. W WBUR

A further hearing is scheduled for November 2.

That proceeding is expected to address pending motions and potentially the future of the case.

For now, the mistrial remains in place, and no final decision has been made on whether Clancy will face a second trial.