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Judge denies motion for mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after dispute over religious testimony
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Taylor O'Bier , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 24, 2026
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Key points The woman's attorney claims she suffered from postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder. A trial is underway for a 36-year-old woman charged in connection with the deaths of her three young children.
A trial is underway for a 36-year-old woman charged in connection with the deaths of her three young children. Her defense team argues she should not be held criminally responsible due to mental health issues. The woman's attorney claims she suffered from postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder.
A motion for a mistrial was recently denied by the judge. The prosecution was reprimanded for certain testimony.
Further details about the case and trial proceedings are available from the source.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
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