From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Judge seals Lindsay Clancy juror names indefinitely
A Massachusetts judge cited threats and harassment after the triple murder trial ended in mistrial.
In brief
A Massachusetts judge cited threats and harassment after the triple murder trial ended in mistrial. Jurors in high-profile cases can face serious harassment and threats, prompting courts to seal their identities indefinitely. Originally reported by New York Post.
Juror names sealed indefinitely
Judge William Sullivan extended an order hiding juror identities in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial, citing a "real and present" risk of harm.
Case draws divisive attention
The trial has garnered significant and divisive attention in Massachusetts, nationally, and internationally, according to Sullivan's order.
“This case has garnered and continues to garner significant and divisive attention in Massachusetts, nationally and internationally”
Holdout juror sparks furor
Media hounded the lone holdout juror's hometown. His family complained they couldn't leave their homes because of the attention.
Clancy admitted killing three kids
Clancy, 36, admitted murdering her three children in January 2023 but claimed severe postpartum psychosis worsened by medication.
Eleven jurors voted to acquit
Eleven jurors voted not guilty by reason of insanity. One holdout refused to budge during days of deliberation, forcing a mistrial.
Threats and harassment escalate
At least one juror received threats, others had personal info posted online, and one person was arrested for filming jurors leaving court.
The one thing
Jurors in high-profile cases can face serious harassment and threats, prompting courts to seal their identities indefinitely.
