Lindsay Clancy "Guilty but Mentally Ill"?

Lindsay Clancy and lawyer Kevin Reddington look at jurors / Greg Derr/Pool via AP

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ON THE NEWS

Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next? -- ABC News, Sept. 4, 2026:

After nearly 40 hours of deliberations, the jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial.

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DOC NGU's DOODLE

[9/20/26] - The Defense sought "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity". The Prosecution sought "Guilty of First-Degree Murder". Was there a "Guilty but Mentally Ill", that looked like a middle ground? Let's consult Google Gemini.

 

No, "Guilty but Mentally Ill" (GBMI) was not offered to the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial.

1. Massachusetts Does Not Have a GBMI Verdict

Massachusetts is one of roughly 30 states that does not offer a Guilty but Mentally Ill statutory verdict option. Under Massachusetts state law, the jury in a criminal homicide case is presented with a strict binary regarding a defendant's mental state:

• Guilty: The defendant committed the crime and possessed the legal capacity to be held criminally responsible.
  
  
• Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI): Formally referred to in Massachusetts as "Lack of Criminal Responsibility" under the landmark McHoul standard.
  
  

Because Massachusetts lacks a statutory GBMI option, the judge could not offer it as a compromise or middle-ground verdict to the jury.

2. The Prosecution's Burden in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, once a defendant presents sufficient evidence of a mental disease or defect (such as postpartum psychosis), the burden of proof sits entirely on the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was criminally responsible at the time of the offense.

Because there was no GBMI option to serve as a middle ground, the jury was forced into an all-or-nothing choice on the issue of criminal responsibility. This structural constraint was a primary driver of the deadlock—11 jurors concluded the state failed to prove criminal responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt (favoring an insanity acquittal), while 1 holdout juror refused to sign off on an acquittal, triggering the mistrial.

I Watched A Vietnamese-Chinese War Story But It Was Fake

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ON THE WEB

How Vietnam’s 'God of Fire' Weapon Shattered China’s 1979 Human Wave Tactics -- YouTube Video, Aug 23, 2026:

Summary from Google Gemini:
 

The video titled "Đoàn 337 và loại hỏa lực siêu đạn napalm M74 đánh bão lửa ở biên giới 1979" (Group 337 and the M74 Super-Napalm Incendiary Weapon in the 1979 Border War) presents a sensationalized account of Vietnamese border operations using captured American incendiary weapons.

Core Narrative & Key Claims

1. Background & Context (1979 Northern Border Conflict)

   • Details the combat actions of Vietnam’s 337th Division (Group 337) during the February 1979 border war with China around the Khánh Khê bridgehead near Lạng Sơn.

   • Describes heavy artillery duels, fortification attacks, and close-quarters infantry engagements along key high points.

2. The "Secret Weapon" Narrative

   • Claims that Vietnamese chemical and ordnance engineers modified captured U.S. single-use M72 LAW launchers to fire heavy M74 incendiary rockets filled with TPA (thickened pyrophoric agent / super-napalm).

   • Asserts that Vietnamese troops created a novel "improvised super-weapon" that fired massive thermal-baric and napalm charges to burn down entire enemy defensive positions across the limestone hills.

3. Dramatic Battle Accounts

   • Features exaggerated, story-like descriptions of Chinese unit movements and high-yield thermal explosions, framing the operation as a decisive tactical surprise.

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Bathrooms Are For Urination

The Supreme Court in Washington.Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

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ON THE NEWS

Supreme Court allows transgender student to use boys' restrooms at S.C. school -- NBC News, Sept. 10, 2025:

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request by South Carolina officials to bar a transgender boy from using the boys' restrooms at his school.

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South Carolina legislators have sought to restrict transgender bathroom access by including language in budget bills that withdraws funding for schools that do not comply with their demands.

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DOC NGU's DOODLE

[9/11/25] - How about removing the association of bathrooms with sex, gender and appearance? Let's associate bathrooms with urination. There are bathrooms with fixtures for urination via penises, and bathrooms with fixtures for urination via urethas. Depending on what organ you have, independently from your birth sex, chosen gender, or current appearance, you go to the bathroom equipped for your urination.

The Case Of A Nature Reserve In Southeast Asia Sea

Scarborough Shoal in the Southeast Asia Sea

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ON THE NEWS

China approves nature reserve at South China Sea shoal claimed by Philippines -- Associated Press, Sept. 10, 2025:

China has approved the establishment of a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, a hotly disputed territory that the Philippines also claims in the South China Sea.

A notice posted online Wednesday by China’s State Council said that details about the area and size of the project would be released separately by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

“The building of the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve is an important guarantee for maintaining the diversity, stability and sustainability of the natural ecosystem of Huangyan Island,” the notice said, referring to Scarborough Shoal by its name in Chinese.

Scarborough Shoal is the scene of frequent showdowns between Chinese and Philippine vessels as both try to enforce their claims to the territory. It is one of many South China Sea islands, islets and reefs that are claimed by China and one or more of its neighbors, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.

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DOC NGU's DOODLE

[9/11/25] - Take for self is the mark of a bully. Admired leadership is to make for the common good. Can China take the initiative to turn this area into an international nature reserve to be jointly managed by itself and its pelagic neighbors?

Between The Two, Lies A Lie

Who is erika mcentarfer? trump fires bureau of labor statistics commissioner over jobs report dispute.

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ON THE NEWS

US economy added 911,000 fewer jobs than previously reported -- ABC News, Sept. 9, 2025:

William Beach, a former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, who was appointed by Trump, condemned McEntarfer's dismissal. "The totally groundless firing of Dr. Erika McEntarfer, my successor as Commissioner of Labor Statistics at BLS, sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the statistical mission of the Bureau," Beach posted on X.

McEntarfer did not respond to an earlier ABC News request for comment.

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DOC NGU's DOODLE

[9/9/25] - If I were Dr. McEntarfer, I would reply to the request for comment: "The President has spoken. The data speaks for itself."

Can A Surfboard Scare A Scary Shark?

Two sections of a surfboard were recovered and taken for examination. DEAN LEWINS/EPA/Shutterstock.

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ON THE NEWS

Surfer killed by shark at Australia beach, authorities say -- MSN, Sept. 6, 2025:

An Australian man was mauled to death by a large shark on Saturday while surfing in the waters off Sydney’s northern coast, according to several reports.

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DOC NGU's DOODLE

[9/6/25] - I wonder if a surfboard could be made to scare away sharks and sell like hotcakes to surfers. Well, a company, Shark Eyes, has beat me to this idea with its eye spots deterrents products. As for selling them like hotcakes, we have to ask the company.

I Support RFK Jr.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning Thursday from the Senate Finance Committee.

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ON THE NEWS

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: We’re Restoring Public Trust in the CDC -- Wall Street Journal, Sept. 5, 2025:

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced sharp questioning from both Democrats and Republicans during a tense Senate hearing about turmoil that has gripped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and his moves to transform U.S. vaccine policy.

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DOC NGU's DOODLE

[9/5/25] - I don't support all his positions, but I support his having his positions. I was a refugee from a communist country, where having unconventional opinions is not healthy for your welfare. Mr. Kennedy, as the Health Secretary, is true to who he is. His position on vaccines is well known for over a decade: He talked about it, he wrote about it, he financially benefited from it. He can't be blamed for his true-to-self decisions now. The blame, if ever taken, is on the farmers who let the fox in to guard the chickens. Who is that nominating president who wants to Make America whatever Again? Who are this senator and that senator who confirmed this nomination? I accept the farmed-in fox as it is what it is. I blame the foxing farmers.