@cnn: The testimony of Lindsay Clancy’s former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, was interrupted Tuesday after the prosecutor asked if she was aware that murder was considered “a mortal sin” by the Catholic Church. CNN’s Brynn Gingras reports.
Why bring "mortal sin" into a legal trial? Court is about law, not religion.
2026-08-18 20:24:42
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growwithhayls :
What do these prosecutors do for a living
2026-08-18 23:22:36
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jennifer.lynne :
Question was grounds for a mistrial
2026-08-18 23:26:43
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etherealgreensky :
There’s a separation between church and state for a reason.
2026-08-18 20:55:40
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Vagablonde𓍊𓋼𓆏𓋼 :
BTW Religious manipulation by the prosecution is grounds for a mistrial if it results in prejudice against the defendant. This is prosecutorial misconduct.
2026-08-19 00:39:31
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AnnieB :
Not only was that so tacky, but what was she trying to get from that??
2026-08-19 02:09:07
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Mikasa :
are we not going to bring up adultery is a sin too ms prosecutor?
2026-08-19 02:51:08
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esstarm :
this is absolutely disgusting what on earth
2026-08-18 20:24:53
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Leener :
In Patrick’s inevitable trial will Catholicism be brought up regarding his infidelity?? Wtf!!
2026-08-18 21:21:14
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maria ⚜️ :
What is this lawyers issue omg
2026-08-19 11:10:24
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Marissa kayy ❤️🤞🏻 :
Didn’t know religious beliefs was even supposed to be brought up in court lmao tf
2026-08-19 10:59:06
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Harley_Brucewayne 🇺🇦💙🇺🇸 :
This is ridiculous, this woman clearly was not in her right mind and had been asking for help. This prosecutor is inhumane.
2026-08-18 22:10:06
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Hontop4p :
She made that statement to speak directly to the religious conservative types on the jury. There will be plenty. She was telling them what they are expected to vote . It’s sick but not surprising
2026-08-19 10:52:41
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Skye Roberts 🐭 :
I can’t recall a prosecutor ever asking such an inappropriate question. How stupid are they?
2026-08-19 11:15:40
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sandr :
I was floooored when she said this. It tells me that this prosecutor is letting her religion guide her. Her ignorance is making her see things in only black and white.
2026-08-18 21:07:40
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Youstolemystar :
Separation of church and state. Come on.
2026-08-19 11:07:28
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Sunshiney :
What an absolutely disgusting question
2026-08-18 20:25:24
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May 🦥 :
wtf kind of question is that????? are they actual lawyers???
2026-08-18 20:55:02
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sunday ✨☀️🤍 :
I'm convinced the prosecutor is throwing the case bc this level of incompetence is...unreal
2026-08-18 21:42:58
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daniela :
As a catholic, I blame the husband for all of this…
2026-08-18 21:25:37
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Haley887 :
I feel like the jurors may side with the defense just because of how nasty the prosecutor and her attitude is.
2026-08-18 20:49:21
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SB🖤 :
I am Catholic and I felt this was so wildly weird and inappropriate to ask during court.
2026-08-19 00:43:38
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soooohowsitgoin :
She asked for access to Lindsay’s priest last week, too. Judge also was shocked at that as well.
2026-08-18 22:21:35
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morgankelley11 :
The prosecutor is grasping at straws because she has done a terrible job at proving guilt.
2026-08-18 21:58:14
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