What happens next after Lindsay Clancy's murder case ends in a mistrial?
The US mother accused of murder is likely to remain in a mental health facility as lawyers weigh their next steps.
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"In serious felony cases like these, prosecutors often ask for a retrial."
— Heather Cucolo , Academic
"A case like this that obviously has been so high profile, and there is so much of an emotional response to this to the facts of this case, I think it's very likely that the prosecutor will ask for a retrial."
— Heather Cucolo , Academic
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The US mother accused of murder is likely to remain in a mental health facility as lawyers weigh their next steps.
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