Why did the Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial — and what happens now? Michael Smerconish is joined by Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld to examine a crucial piece of the case that many observers may have missed: Massachusetts’ unusual insanity-defense law. Unlike in most states, prosecutors in Massachusetts had the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that Clancy was sane. Rubenfeld also explains why he believes voluntary manslaughter could have provided jurors with an option that better fit the circumstances — but Massachusetts law prevented the judge from giving them that choice. With the jury reportedly split 11–1 in favor of acquittal on insanity grounds, could prosecutors realistically win a second trial? Or is a plea agreement involving psychiatric confinement the most likely outcome? Smerconish and Rubenfeld break down the law, the mistrial, the public reaction to the case and where it could go from here.
Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.
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