Lindsay Clancy's attorney argues for the first time that there's no evidence she killed her kids

Lindsay Clancy was back in court on Tuesday, her first appearance since a mistrial was declared earlier this month. Clancy's attorney argued for the first time that there is no evidence that Clancy killed her three small children, something he did not dispute in her first trial. Shanelle Kaul reports.

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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

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A judge heard statements on several motions, including one to dismiss the case of Lindsay Clancy, after her recent trial ended in mistrial.

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Lindsay Clancy's attorney argues for the first time that there's no evidence she killed her kids

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Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids

In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.

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Judge considers motions in Lindsay Clancy's case

A judge heard statements on several motions, including one to dismiss the case of Lindsay Clancy, after her recent trial ended in mistrial.

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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer is arguing that there wasn't enough evidence to prove she killed her three children. It's a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state than on whether she took their lives.

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