Nurse Clancy's Defense Attendant Argues for Acquittal Amid Postpartum Mental Health ConcER
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“This young lady did nothing wrong in her life. She was a nurse, a daughter, a wife, and a darn good mother,” Reddington said in his closing.
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USA Today“This young lady did nothing wrong in her life. She was a nurse, a daughter, a wife and a darn good mother,” Reddington said, adding that he doesn’t “have many clients like that.”
New York Post“You know from looking at the objective evidence in this case, this young lady did nothing wrong in her life,” Reddington said. “She was a nurse, a daughter, a wife, and a darn good mother.”
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Clancy's defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued that Clancy is not guilty because she was suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis at the time of the killings. Before resting his case, Reddington called 10 witnesses, including Clancy's mother, and a psychologist who testified that he believes, based on his meetings with Clancy after the killings, she "had no appreciation for the wrongfulness of her act."
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ABC NewsClancy’s defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she strangled her children and attempted to take her own life. Prosecutors argue that Clancy -- who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder -- is criminally responsible for her children's deaths.
The Guardian USThe Lindsay Clancy trial was heading for closing arguments Wednesday, as a final witness for the prosecution laid out that he believed the Massachusetts mother knew right from wrong when she took the lives of her three young children before attempting to commit suicide in 2023.
BBC NewsIn a case that has captivated the American public, Clancy has not disputed that she killed them, but her lawyers argue she should not be held legally responsible because she was suffering from severe mental illness.
The Daily WireClancy is accused of murdering her three children, 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan. During the trial, it was established that Clancy strangled the children with exercise bands, one after the other.
PBS NewsHourWATCH LIVE: Presentation of evidence expected to conclude in Lindsay Clancy trial The prosecution resumed questioning its final witness Wednesday in the murder trial against Lindsay Clancy, with an FBI psychiatrist testifying that the choices she made while killing her three children indicated she remained in control of her actions.
Washington PostWhat to know about the Lindsay Clancy trial Closing arguments are expected later this week in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 36-year-old Massachusetts mother who strangled her three kids to death in 2023.
NBC NewsNow Playing Forensic psychiatrist highlights series of decisions Lindsay Clancy made on night of killings 03:06 UP NEXT Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's request to toss sex trafficking conviction 03:06 Last witness in Clancy trial takes the stand 04:06 Forensic psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy is 'criminally responsible' for children's deaths 03:25 Body of Massachusetts woman suspected in her police officer husband's death found 01:41 Four Georgia police department employees arrested after alleged misuse of Flock cameras 03:50 Judge in Lindsay Clancy case denies defense's motion for mistrial after witness brings up religion 04:43 California attorney general cancels Paramount merger talks 02:09 Psychiatrist clashes with Clancy attorney on definition of postpartum psychosis 04:10 Hiker speaks out after violent attack 01:36 Defense rests its case in Lindsay Clancy murder trial 05:02 Woman accused of plotting ISIS-inspired attack on New York Capitol building 02:30 Hospital chaplain testifies Lindsay Clancy heard persistent 'voice' ahead of her children's killings 02:24 Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy thinks of her children 'every single day' after 2023 killings 05:12 Calif.
The FederalistWhether Clancy lacked criminal responsibility because of genuine mental incapacity must be judged according to evidence and due process. The scandal is that the culture answered that question in her favor before the jury could, directing its emotional energy toward her rather than her three dead children.
New York PostReddington later blamed Clancy’s sharp mental health decline on when she began seeing psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Tufts — who prescribed her a slew of psychiatric meds.
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Sprague emphasized that many of the medications Clancy was prescribed were not taken as instructed. As a nurse, Clancy knew the importance of following providers’ instructions, Sprague argued. Clancy was offered multiple options for treatment programs to attend, Sprague noted.
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ABC NewsPushing back on the suggestion that the trial is a referendum on the healthcare system, Sprague argued that Clancy had better-than-average access to medical care but did not properly use it.
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Judge William Sullivan then sent the jury home and told them to return for closing arguments on Aug. 27. Sullivan said he will give the jury instructions on the law they must apply in the case and they will be able to start their deliberations that day.
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The Guardian USJurors will hear closing arguments, likely on Thursday, before being given jury instructions and sent to deliberate.
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01 New York Post “This woman lived for her kids until she had the pleasure of going into see Dr. Tufts. After she went to Dr. Tufts it was not a wonderful life anymore.”
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02 USA Today The prosecution and defense both made closing arguments in court on Aug. 27 after weeks of testimony from dozens of witnesses in the trial of the mother accused of murder in the killing of her three children.
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03 ABC News If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are not on your own.
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04 The Guardian US FBI psychiatrist Dr Gregory Saathoff testified in court in Plymouth that he does not believe Clancy’s account that she heard a voice ordering her to kill the children – five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson and eight-month-old Callan – as her defense team maintains that this occurred while she was suffering from the relatively rare condition of postpartum psychosis.
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05 The Federalist Three children are dead at Lindsay Clancy’s hand, yet a rotten culture has rallied to make her the central victim. That reflex exposes a deep connection between Big Pro-Life, feminism, and wokeness. We cannot establish justice until we confront it.
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07 BBC News Here are some of the most notable moments in the emotional five-week trial. Arguing a calculated decision to kill - or insanity
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08 Reuters Jury hears final arguments in trial of Massachusetts mother who killed her children - Reuters Jury hears final arguments in trial of Massachusetts mother who killed her children Reuters
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09 Breitbart Vanity Fair has fired a journalist after viral video captured her smiling and winking at the camera during the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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10 PBS NewsHour What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about a broken postpartum mental health system Lindsay Clancy's murder trial hasn't just dominated headlines for its tragic story and true crime fascination. For many, it has prompted a groundswell of recognition and outrage around the barriers women face when seeking care, the lack of research on postpartum mental health conditions and little education for providers.
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11 The Daily Wire The judge overseeing the Lindsay Clancy trial formally gave jury instructions on Thursday, allowing jurors to consider lesser offenses, including second-degree murder or manslaughter.
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