Lindsay Clancy verdict: What happens to her after mistrial ruling? Could she be out on bail?

Lindsay Clancy faces a likely mistrial after a third jury deadlock. She remains at Tewksbury Hospital as prosecutors consider a retrial or plea deal. The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial returned deadlocked for the third time on Friday in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and a mistrial verdict seems increasingly likely now.Lindsay Clancy looks on as the jury has indicated they are unable to reach a verdict Sept. 4. (Greg Derr/Pool The Patriot Ledge)“It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision and will not be able to,” the jury said in its statement.Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington has one hour to file an emergency stay- an appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court to intervene - barring which Judge William Sullivan said that he intends to declare a mistrial. But experts believe that a mistrial is much more likely at this stage. Reddington has filed an emergency stay at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, CNN confirmed citing records from the clerk's office.Given that the trial looks set to end without a resolution, a key question is what happens to Lindsay Clancy after the mistrial verdict? In this article, we will look at how the 36-year-old suspect will have to live after a mistrial, having neither a conviction nor an acquittal.Also read: Nancy Guthrie update: Bone found in shoe sparks fear amid search for kidnapped woman; ‘whose foot is that?’What Happens To Lindsay Clancy In Case Of A Mistrial Ruling?A mistrial ruling for Lindsay Clancy does not mean she has been acquitted of the charges. The three murder charges against the 36-year-old - for killing her three children - will remain alive.Additionally, Lindsay Clancy's current custody status will stay as it is. This means that the 36-year-old will remain at the Tewksbury Hospital in Massachusetts, where she has been staying under a court order since 2023.Also read: Patrick Clancy's outing with Dr Rachel Danis amid Lindsay Clancy's trial draws backlash from ex-FBI agent: ‘Find it odd’At this stage, the role of the prosecution and the defense are both critical. The prosecution will try to force a retrial or negotiate a plea deal, according to Brad Bailey, a Boston attorney who spoke to the Associated Press. The only other option for them is to dismiss the charges, which is unlikely.Reddington's defense, meanwhile, is likely to be on preventing a potential retrial. But that is unlikely, experts feel, and the veteran attorney, in turn, may push to drop the charges against Lindsay Clancy.“Sometimes they decide not to, because of the sense that there may be the same result each time they try it, and because of the expenditures involved in trying the case to begin with, particularly when you have expert witnesses,” Bailey told AP. “Those are going to be expensive cases.”Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More