Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, publicly criticized media coverage of the murder trial on Monday, accusing some journalists of misrepresenting facts and sensationalizing the case. His remarks came as jurors began their third day of deliberations in the Plymouth County Superior Court.
Clancy is accused of murdering her three young children – Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months – in January 2023 at their Duxbury, Massachusetts home. The prosecution alleges she strangled them with exercise bands, while the defense contends she was suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis exacerbated by overmedication.
Reddington specifically targeted television personalities Sean Hannity and Nancy Grace, questioning their reporting on Clancy's mental state and symptoms. "I challenge Nancy Grace to show us where Lindsay Clancy ever Googled 'how to kill,'" Reddington stated. He urged journalists to be more accurate and ethical in their reporting.
Inside the courtroom, Clancy, dressed in a dark green blouse, was seen speaking with Reddington. Her parents and sister were also present. The courtroom was reportedly packed with members of the media, with only a few members of the public in attendance. ADA Shanan Buckingham was also noted in court.
Jurors are deliberating the charges, which include first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and manslaughter. They may also consider a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury, composed of nine women and three men, is non-sequestered.
During deliberations on Friday, the jury requested to examine two bags of pill bottles and a knife that were found by police on the night of the killings. Reddington highlighted these items during his closing arguments, presenting a bag of empty pill bottles he claimed were found in Clancy's nightstand, suggesting a lack of thorough police investigation.
The trial has focused on conflicting psychiatric assessments of Clancy, with the defense arguing she was not in control of her actions due to her mental state, and the prosecution asserting she was aware of and responsible for her actions. The case has drawn significant media attention, including a podcast dedicated to the trial.