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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough

Judge pauses Lindsay Clancy trial as jury reports deadlock over single juror

The judge ended the sixth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial after the jury foreperson reported a deadlock caused by one juror's refusal to follow court instructions regarding reasonable doubt. The jury was dismissed for the day without reaching a verdict.

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Why It Matters

The trial determines the legal outcome for Lindsay Clancy, who is facing charges related to the deaths of her three children.

Key Facts

  • The jury has been deliberating for six days.
  • The jury foreperson submitted a note to the judge stating the panel is deadlocked.
  • The note alleges that a single juror is refusing to follow the court's instructions on reasonable doubt.
  • The judge dismissed the jury for the day without a verdict.

Who's Mentioned

locationPlymouth“Location of the court”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”personLindsay Clancy“Defendant in the trial”