Of course. Mistrial was the ONLY option. And Lindsay’s attorney wanted to throw out the person who was the thorn in the flesh and have acquittal with 11 people who agreed with him. What kind of precedent would that set for the future in America?
I suspect the next trial will be somewhat different, but with Clancy found not guilty by reason of mental illness.
I don’t think any prosecution is going to convince 12 people that she is guilty beyond any reasonable doubt; not given her medical and drug history.
We’ll see.