A Massachusetts judge overseeing the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy gave jurors a Tuey-Rodriguez charge Wednesday after they reported for a second time that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
The instruction is given to a deadlocked jury to encourage continued deliberations while reminding jurors they should not abandon honestly held beliefs simply to reach a verdict.
Judge William Sullivan sent jurors back to deliberate Tuesday after they first indicated they were struggling to agree. After the jury again reported that it was deadlocked, Sullivan delivered the formal charge.
A Tuey-Rodriguez charge is unique to Massachusetts and is…
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