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For two Generations Massachusetts Fails Its Most Vulnerable: Including Lyndsay Clancy

Carol Erskine August 26, 2026

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Carol Erskine

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27 Aug 2093098693356335169

If Lindsay Clancy is found not guilty by reason of insanity (lack of criminal responsibility in Mass.) this is a full explanation of exactly how the law works and what can happen:

Under G.L. c. 123, § 16, the court may first order her hospitalized for up to 40 days for

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Carol Erskine

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27 Aug 2093053362312806698

While we wait for the jury in the Lindsay Clancy case, I have one request for journalists, podcasters, media outlets, and social media sites that have followed this trial: whatever verdict ultimately comes in the horrific and brutal killing of three beautiful children, step away

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