Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case, puts ruling on hold

PLYMOUTH, United States (AFP) — A judge declared a mistrial on Friday in the high-profile case of an American woman who killed her three children but put his decision on hold to allow the defence to appeal the decision. Judge William Sullivan said he was freezing his mistrial ruling in the trial of Lindsay Clancy for one hour to allow her lawyer to file an appeal with a higher court. The jury has been deadlocked 11-1, with the majority apparently leaning towards finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.