“Long deliberations aren’t unusual for trials like this, expert says”

Mark Chutkow was quoted in the BBC article, “Long deliberations aren’t unusual for trials like this, expert says.” Discussing jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, Chutkow explained that six days of deliberations following a six-week trial involving complex mental health issues is not unusual. He noted that the defense’s unsuccessful effort to remove a juror who was reportedly not following the judge’s instructions could indicate that the juror was the lone holdout favoring conviction, while the others favored acquittal. Chutkow added that the defense may also have made the request with a potential appeal in mind.