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Mother who allegedly killed her three children requests ambulance to attend trial
Summary
A woman charged with killing her three children has asked a court for ambulance or accessible transport to attend her murder trial; the court delayed a ruling and will revisit the request on January 27.
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Lindsay Clancy has asked the court to provide ambulance or accessible transport to and from her upcoming murder trial, her attorney said. She is charged with killing her three children in January 2023 and was left paralyzed after the incident, according to reports. Clancy has been hospitalized at Tewksbury State Hospital and uses a wheelchair. The defense argues she needs medical support and a suitable vehicle for court appearances; the sheriff's office said arranging private ambulance service would be costly and complicate scheduling.
Key facts:
- The woman is charged with killing her three children in January 2023, as reported.
- She is hospitalized at Tewksbury State Hospital and is paralyzed and wheelchair-dependent.
- Her attorney requested ambulance transport or a van that can carry her wheelchair and medical support for court appearances.
- The court did not rule on the motion and will revisit the transport issue on January 27; the trial is expected to begin July 20.
Summary:
The court is considering how to accommodate a defendant with significant medical needs while proceedings continue. A decision on transport was postponed until January 27, and the trial is scheduled to start on July 20.
