Lindsay Clancy judge calls mistrial, then grants defense one hour stay for appeal
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Judge William Sullivan indicated Friday that he would declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, but then gave the defense an hour to appeal.
Judge Sullivan read the jury foreperson’s note aloud in open court: "It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision and will not be able to."
Sullivan said that 'under the statute in the case law," he did not think he had any option other than to declare a mistrial.
But the judge then granted the defense an hour to afford the opportunity to seek an emergency stay.
If there is a mistrial, prosecutors would need to determine whether to make another attempt with a fresh jury.
The case has captivated national attention.
It focuses on Clancy's mental health when she killed her children, and whether she was criminally liable.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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