Prosecutor Accused of Telling Someone to ‘Shut Her Up’ During Court Hearing
During a court hearing in Massachusetts, audio captured a prosecutor appearing to tell someone to "shut her up" while the mother of a deceased child was reportedly crying during autopsy playback. The defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy has publicly criticized…
New York, NY, August 7, 2026 —
BOSTON, MA – A court hearing in Massachusetts was reportedly disrupted by a prosecutor’s alleged remarks captured on audio, prompting public criticism from the defense attorney representing Lindsay Clancy.
During the proceedings, which involved the autopsy playback of a deceased child, the mother of the child was reportedly audibly distressed and crying. According to reports, audio from the hearing appears to capture a prosecutor instructing someone to “shut her up.”
The specific circumstances surrounding the alleged comment and the identities of those involved beyond the prosecutor have not been fully detailed. The defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy has publicly voiced strong criticism regarding the incident. The defense attorney’s name was not provided in the available information.
The mother’s reaction during the autopsy playback is central to the event. The alleged comment by the prosecutor has raised concerns about the conduct during a sensitive court proceeding. Further details regarding the ongoing court case or any official statements from the prosecutor’s office were not immediately available.
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