As Clancy jurors remain deadlocked, what to know about the 'insanity defense'
- Posted on September 1, 2026
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As Clancy jurors remain deadlocked, what to know about the 'insanity defense'
Under Massachusetts law, when someone pleads not guilty by reason of a “lack of criminal responsibility," the burden is on the prosecution to prove the defendant was sane at the time of the crimes.
