Judge Judy comments on Lindsay Clancy mistrial and potential retrial

<p>Judge Judy Sheindlin commented on the Lindsay Clancy murder case on September 17, 2026, following the declaration of a mistrial. She expressed concern about the implications if prosecutors decide not to retry Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children. Sheindlin stated, "I think there's a danger in that, in not retrying." </p><p>After jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict earlier in the month, Sheindlin was asked about the trial's outcome, which reportedly ended with an 11-1 split favoring a not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility verdict. Sheindlin remarked, "There's no question, my dear, that she killed her children. The only question is, is there an excuse for it? Make up your own mind on that one." </p><p>Sheindlin also responded to Rep. Nancy Mace's public call for Clancy to be executed, stating, "I think it's ridiculous." Clancy's defense acknowledges that she strangled her children with exercise bands in January 2023 but argues that she was not criminally responsible due to mental illness. </p><p>Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on September 4 after jurors indicated they could not reach a unanimous verdict. Following the mistrial, Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, indicated he would oppose a retrial, citing the circumstances surrounding the mistrial. However, he mentioned that if the prosecution reduced the charge to second-degree murder, he would consider a bench trial. Clancy remains in custody at Tewksbury Hospital and is scheduled to appear in court on September 29.</p>