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Defense Questions Dr. Tufts’ Care | San Antonio News
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In a gripping murder trial, Lindsay Clancy’s defense is aggressively challenging her psychiatrist’s care, arguing that inadequate treatment contributed to her mental collapse before the tragic deaths of her three children. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington paints Dr. Jennifer Tufts as a robotic practitioner who failed to recognize or address Clancy’s worsening bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis — conditions she claims were misdiagnosed as anxiety. Despite Tufts’ testimony that she believed in Clancy’s recovery and saw no issues with virtual visits, Reddington insists her approach was insufficient and dismissive. The defense contends Clancy actively sought help but deteriorated under prescribed meds, framing her actions as symptoms of severe illness rather than criminal intent. With the stakes high — life in prison or institutionalization — this case hinges on whether the court sees Clancy as a murderer or a victim of systemic mental health failure.
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