Juror explains not-guilty verdict in Clancy trial
A juror in the Clancy case says the panel found her not guilty by reason of mental illness, a verdict that left several jurors in tears.
- The jury concluded Lindsay Clancy could not understand what she was doing because of her mental illness at the time.
- Jurors felt the system failed her, saying she asked for help repeatedly and did not get it.
- The verdict was emotional, with more than one juror feeling they had let someone down.
- The juror does not think the case should simply disappear, and wants Clancy to get real treatment.
Outlook: Attention now shifts to what care and supervision Clancy receives after the verdict.