Judge Denies Mistrial Bid in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Over Religion Testimony

A judge denied a mistrial request in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Monday after testimony about religion and heaven from a forensic psychologist. The defense had objected, calling the testimony "over the top." The judge instructed jurors to disregard it. The disputed testimony came from Dr. Kirk Heilbrun, who referenced Clancy's belief about being with her children in heaven and Catholic teachings on suicide as a "mortal sin." Judge William Sullivan reprimanded prosecutors but allowed the trial to continue, sending the jury home for the day. Clancy, who pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, faces life in prison without parole if convicted. Her defense argues she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors say she planned the killings.