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Presiding judge in Commonwealth v. Lindsay Clancy Managed trial proceedings from July to August 2026 Oversaw jury selection, evidence presentation, and verdict Delivered jury instructions to the panel
Managed pre-trial motions Ruled on evidence admissibility Oversaw jury selection process Addressed legal motions from both sides Maintained order in the courtroom Ruled on objections from both prosecution and defense Managed witness examination and cross-examination Ensured fair proceedings for both sides Delivered jury instructions on insanity defense Managed verdict proceedings Oversaw commitment proceedings for Lindsay Clancy Handled post-verdict motions
[Specific rulings to be researched] Allowed expert testimony from both sides Managed high-profile media coverage of the case Ensured fair trial despite public interest
Instructed jury on Massachusetts insanity defense standard Explained lack of criminal responsibility Provided guidance on evaluating expert testimony Outlined elements of the charges
Lindsay Clancy - Defendant Kevin Reddington - Defense attorney Jennifer Sprague - Lead prosecutor Plymouth Superior Court - Court Plymouth County DA - Prosecution
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Judge William Sullivan
- Presiding judge in Commonwealth v. Lindsay Clancy
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Entity Type: Person
Role: Presiding Judge, Plymouth Superior Court
Court: Plymouth Superior Court
Location: Brockton, Massachusetts
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Trial Management
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Jury Instructions
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