Stunning Twists in Clancy Mistrial Deeense Ell Es Emergency Petition to State's Highest Coilirt
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“STUNNING TWISTS IN CLANCY MISTRIAL DEFENSE FILES EMERGENCY PETITION TO STATE'S HIGHEST COURT WO”
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Lindsey Clancy's defense team is using an emergency appeal — a rare, costly legal maneuver — before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
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