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Clancy attorney files emergency appeal to prevent judge from declaring mistrial
What happened
Lindsay Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed an emergency appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to prevent Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan from declaring a mistrial. The state's highest court held a hearing to review the defense's request. Judge Sullivan had indicated he would declare a mistrial before the appeal was filed.
How the coverage differs
Outlets emphasize the attorney's efforts as a "last-ditch effort" and provide "live team coverage" of developments, with ABC News and CBS News highlighting their ongoing live coverage of the proceedings.
Reuters describes the situation more plainly, noting the judge "plans to declare mistrial but allows emergency appeal" without emphasizing the urgency or drama of the legal maneuver.
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