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Mental Health Defense in Lindsay Clancy Trial | Charleston News
The Lindsay Clancy trial is intensifying as the defense pushes a high-stakes mental illness defense, citing behavioral red flags and family testimony to argue she wasn’t in control. But legal experts warn it’s an uphill battle—proving not just illness, but a lack of understanding of wrongdoing. Without solid evidence linking erratic behavior to a diagnosable condition and expert validation, the case faces steep odds. One analyst called the therapist’s arguments weak, and many believe this strategy has almost no chance of success, exposing the brutal standards of insanity pleas in court…
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