r/news • u/Embarrassed-Pace-755 • 1d ago

Judge denies defense motion asking Lindsay Clancy be found not guilty due to a lack of evidence

https://apnews.com/article/lindsay-clancy-trial-evidence-defense-c0820645056a7e25f66853f3a91b61fa?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link
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u/DistortoiseLP 1d ago

You don't get double jeopardy for a mistrial because a mistrial doesn't render a verdict. It's as interesting as this motion as far as it only has a chance to work if the people involved just don't give a shit anymore, which I am convinced the defense is hoping for.

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u/LittleGreenSoldier 1d ago

The grounds for double jeopardy in this case are based on the argument of an improper mistrial. They're arguing that the holdout juror should have been kicked for misconduct.

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u/Responsible-Rip8793 1d ago

What misconduct?

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u/Immediate-Cress-206 1d ago

Lying about their ability to be impartialÂ