Accused NC killer mom plans insanity defense — as retired judge says more may follow Lindsay Clancy strategy

Andrea Faust, accused of killing her son, plans to use an insanity defense in her trial, according to court filings. The defense strategy mirrors the approach taken by Lindsay Clancy, who was acquitted by reason of insanity in a North Carolina case involving postpartum psychosis. A retired judge stated that additional defendants may pursue similar strategies in cases involving mental health claims. Jury deliberations in Faust's case were ongoing at the time of reporting.

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