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Lindsay Clancy’s jury is deadlocked. What happens if there’s a hung jury?

If jurors ultimately cannot agree on a verdict, Judge William Sullivan could declare a mistrial.

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If jurors ultimately cannot agree on a verdict, Judge William Sullivan could declare a mistrial.
Judge William Sullivan urged the jury to continue reviewing the facts of the case and sent them back to deliberate.

Live Updates: Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial returns for deliberationsEvidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News
Lindsay Clancy jury remains deadlocked on 6th day of deliberations as mistrial loomsEvidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have one last chance to reach a verdict before Judge William Sullivan can declare a mistrial in a case that has captivated the nation for the last six weeks.Evidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News
The Lindsay Clancy jury says they're still deadlocked. What happens in a mistrial?Evidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News
With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict so far, here is what could happen in the event of a hung jury leading to a mistrial.Evidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News
Watch: What happens now after Lindsay Clancy trial jurors deadlocked again?Evidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News

Which direct records, statements, or on-the-ground details will clarify the next step.Evidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News
What practical effects emerge for Washington, DC, US.Evidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News

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What the jury must consider while deciding Lindsay Clancy's fate
As the jury considers the arguments presented by the prosecution and defense in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris and correspondent Steven Romo break down the instructions the 9 women and 3 men were given before heading into deliberations.
Sep 1, 2026Multiple outlets reported the same developmentEvidence: PBS NewsHour, NBC News, ABC News
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Live Updates: Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial returns for deliberations
If jurors ultimately cannot agree on a verdict, Judge William Sullivan could declare a mistrial.
Sep 3, 2026BBC NewsEvidence: BBC News, The Washington Post

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