What happens next after Lindsay Clancy’s murder case ends in a mistrial?

After a week of deliberation, jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a US mother accused of murdering her three young children, remain deadlocked, prompting Judge William Sullivan to consider declaring a mistrial. Clancy, who does not deny the killings, pleaded not guilty, with her defense arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. The prosecution contends she intentionally killed her children. A mistrial occurs when a jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, ending the trial without a verdict. If declared, prosecutors could retry the case with a new jury, negotiate a plea deal, or dismiss the charges. Clancy would remain in a mental health facility during this process. The case highlights the complexities of mental health in criminal law and the challenges of reaching a consensus in serious felony cases. QUESTION: How might the outcome of this trial influence public perception of mental health issues in the legal system?