Jurors weighing the case against Lindsay Clancy told the judge they had been unable to reach a unanimous decision, but were instructed to keep deliberating.
The development signals that the panel remains divided after considering the evidence and legal arguments presented during the trial.
The judge’s direction allows deliberations to continue rather than immediately ending the proceedings in a mistrial.
Clancy faces serious charges, and the jury’s eventual decision could determine whether the case proceeds to sentencing or requires further court action.
No verdict had been reached at the time of the announcement, and the timing of any future decision remains uncertain.