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The Lindsay Clancy murder trial hits a tense turning point as jury deliberations enter their seventh day, split 11-1 with the defense convinced the holdout juror is refusing to apply the law on reasonable doubt — a move that could derail the trial. The judge denied the defense’s request to remove the juror, even after they accused the holdout of lying under oath, insisting jurors must follow his legal instructions. Experts warn this isn’t just about disagreement over facts — it’s about whether a juror will obey the law, which could lead to a mistrial if ignored. Clancy, charged with strangling her three children in 2023, faces a complex verdict spectrum from not guilty by reason of insanity to first-degree murder, as her defense argues she was mentally ill and overmedicated, while prosecutors say she knew right from wrong. With jurors reportedly sharing notes and the judge sending them back repeatedly, the courtroom buzzes with mounting pressure as they wrestle with evidence and legal precedent.

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