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Lindsay Clancy loses bid to dismiss murder charges, retrial looms

Lindsay Clancy loses bid to dismiss murder charges, retrial looms

By Nate Raymond Nov 9 (Reuters) - A Massachusetts judge cleared the way on Monday for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again on murder charges for killing her three young children at her home in 2023, saying a retrial would not unconstitutionally subject her to a double prosecution for the same crime.

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's motion to dismiss charges in the deaths of her 3 kids

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's motion to dismiss charges in the deaths of her 3 kids

A judge has denied a motion to dismiss charges against Lindsay Clancy in the deaths of her three young children

Judge's ruling could clear the way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in the deaths of her 3 kids

Judge's ruling could clear the way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in the deaths of her 3 kids

A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three young children

Lindsay Clancy can be retried for murder, judge rules

Lindsay Clancy can be retried for murder, judge rules

Lindsay Clancy, the mother of three who killed her children, can be tried again for murder after her previous trial ended in a hung jury, a judge ruled.

Massachusetts Clarifies Valid Firearm Serial Number Requirements and Serialization Process

Massachusetts Clarifies Valid Firearm Serial Number Requirements and Serialization Process

Massachusetts has issued detailed guidance regarding what constitutes a valid serial number for firearms and the process of serialization within the state. According to M.G.L. c. 140, §121, a valid serial number includes identifying numbers placed by an authorized federal licensee or those issued by the ATF or DCJIS. The state emphasizes that firearms already possessing a valid manufacturer-applied serial number do not require an additional Massachusetts serial number simply because a new serialization system is operational. The serialization process mandates that the unique serial number be conspicuously placed on the firearm's frame or receiver, engraved or permanently embedded to a depth of at least .003 inches, and in a print size of at least 1/16 inch. For nonmetallic frames or receivers, the serial number must be on a metal plate permanently embedded in the material. The Commonwealth's current guidance indicates that individual compliance with firearm registration and serialization requirements begin...

NYPD Officer's Killer Granted Fifth Parole Hearing in Three Years Amid Family Opposition

NYPD Officer's Killer Granted Fifth Parole Hearing in Three Years Amid Family Opposition

Eddie Matos, convicted of murdering NYPD Officer Anthony Dwyer in 1989, has been granted his fifth parole hearing in three years. Matos is serving a sentence of 25 years to life at Green Haven Correctional Facility. The latest hearing was ordered by the Dutchess County Supreme Court after Matos's lawyer argued that the Parole Board had mischaracterized his prison record. The lawyer contended that Matos has not received disciplinary reports since 2019, with his only two tickets since 2013 being for 'talking in the hallway.' This new hearing comes despite the Parole Board denying Matos's previous bid in October 2025, citing the severity of Dwyer's killing and Matos's history of institutional misconduct and prior convictions. Officer Dwyer's family, including his sister Maureen Brissett, continues to vehemently oppose Matos's release, expressing frustration over the repeated hearings.

Hull Street Energy Acquires FirstLight's U.S. Hydropower Fleet, Including Northfield Mountain Plant Operating on Expired License

Hull Street Energy Acquires FirstLight's U.S. Hydropower Fleet, Including Northfield Mountain Plant Operating on Expired License

Hull Street Energy Acquires FirstLight's U.S. Hydropower Fleet, Including Northfield Mountain Plant Operating on Expired License

Framingham, MA to Host 'Sound Healing with Leo Ryan' Event Utilizing Himalayan and Crystal Singing Bowls

Framingham, MA to Host 'Sound Healing with Leo Ryan' Event Utilizing Himalayan and Crystal Singing Bowls

Framingham, MA to Host 'Sound Healing with Leo Ryan' Event Utilizing Himalayan and Crystal Singing Bowls

Supreme Court Declines to Update Insanity Defense Model, Retaining 183-Year-Old Legal Theory

Supreme Court Declines to Update Insanity Defense Model, Retaining 183-Year-Old Legal Theory

The Supreme Court, in the 2020 case *Kahler v. Kansas*, declined an opportunity to update the legal model of the mind used in insanity defenses, effectively upholding an 183-year-old theory. The Court ruled 6-3 that due process does not require states to excuse a defendant who could not distinguish right from wrong. This decision means that states like Kansas can limit mental illness as a defense only if it negates intent, rather than considering a broader inability to appreciate wrongfulness. Justice Elena Kagan, writing for the majority, found the historical record on insanity defenses too mixed to mandate a change. This adherence to the M’Naghten rules, established in 1843, maintains a simplified view of the human mind in legal contexts, often clashing with modern psychiatric understanding. The issue gained renewed attention with the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, where a jury deadlocked on whether a mother suffering from postpartum psychosis could be held criminally responsible under existing leg...

Congressman Seth Moulton to Host 12th Annual Veterans Town Hall in Marblehead

Congressman Seth Moulton to Host 12th Annual Veterans Town Hall in Marblehead

Congressman Seth Moulton is scheduled to host his 12th annual Veterans Town Hall on November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall in Marblehead, Massachusetts. This public forum provides an opportunity for local veterans to share their personal stories and experiences with the community. This year's event will feature Brigadier Gen. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse, a retired lieutenant colonel and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. General Woodhouse, a Roxbury native, enlisted in the Army Air Corps at 17 and served with the 332nd Fighter Group, receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. Now 99, he continues to speak about his service and the discrimination he encountered. The event aims to foster understanding and appreciation for veterans' contributions and challenges.

Falmouth Police Urge Residents to Stay Home Amid Severe Flooding from Heavy Rains

Falmouth Police Urge Residents to Stay Home Amid Severe Flooding from Heavy Rains

The Falmouth Police Department is urging residents to stay home due to severe flooding across the town caused by heavy rains. Falmouth Police Chief Jeffrey A. Lourie reported significant flooding on Falmouth Heights Road, Grand Avenue, Menauhant Road, and near the Bank of America on East Main Street. Video footage shows gas pumps at Garrett's Family Market on Palmer Street halfway submerged in water, and even the police station has experienced flooding. A StormTeam 5 Weather Alert is in effect, with a flood watch issued, indicating the greatest flooding potential south of Boston and anticipating a very wet evening commute. Residents are advised not to drive through flooded areas for safety.

Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Seeks to Reestablish Communication with Wife Emma Coronel

Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Seeks to Reestablish Communication with Wife Emma Coronel

Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Loera, currently serving a life sentence in ADX Florence federal prison in Colorado, is seeking to reestablish communication with his wife, Emma Coronel Aispuro. According to his lawyer, Mariel Colón, a petition will be filed with U.S. authorities to allow supervised telephone calls between Guzmán and Coronel. This request comes after nearly a decade of no direct contact between the couple. Guzmán has been under strict communication restrictions since his extradition to the United States in January 2017. Emma Coronel was released in 2023 after serving a sentence in the U.S. for crimes related to Guzmán's criminal organization. While their daughters have maintained some authorized communication with Guzmán, direct contact with his wife has been prohibited. The defense's intention to file this petition does not guarantee authorization, as the final decision rests with U.S. penitentiary authorities.