Watch: What is a mistrial and what does it mean for Lindsay Clancy?

A mistrial is declared when a jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict after deliberation, resulting in no conviction or acquittal. In the case of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts, the jury reported it could not agree on a verdict after deliberations, leading the judge to declare a mistrial. When a mistrial is declared, prosecutors may choose to retry the case with a new jury, proceed with a plea agreement, or drop the charges entirely.

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