Prosecutor's 'Hot Mic' Remark Sparks Outrage in Clancy Trial

WHO:

NY Post - Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is Reddington.

Boston.com News - The DA’s office is involved in the trial.

WHAT:

NY Post - A prosecutor was caught on a hot mic saying “shut her up” during the playing of the autopsy.

Boston.com News - The DA’s office stated that the prosecutor’s comment was misheard and that the actual phrase was “shut it off,” referring to the autopsy photos.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident occurred during the trial of Lindsay Clancy.

WHY:

Boston.com News - The DA’s office claims the comment was misunderstood in the context of the trial proceedings.

HOW:

NY Post - The comment was made while the autopsy was being played, leading to an outburst from Clancy’s lawyer.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 21:36 UTC)

During the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a prosecutor was caught on a hot mic saying what sounded like “shut her up” while the autopsy was being played, prompting an outburst from Clancy’s lawyer, Reddington. The DA’s office later clarified that the comment was misheard and that the actual phrase was “shut it off,” referring to the autopsy photos. This incident has drawn significant attention as the DA’s office emphasizes that the comment was misunderstood within the context of the trial proceedings.