Lindsay Clancy update: Why did Kevin Reddington ‘whip off’ his glasses? Dramatic courtroom moments amid mistrial

Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has taken a dramatic turn after the jury said it could not reach a unanimous decision, leading Judge William Sullivan to declare a mistrial.Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to agree. (AFP)Jury says it cannot reach a verdictThis came after a week of deliberations, during which the panel of nine women and three men became deadlocked multiple times and told Judge Sullivan they could not reach unanimous agreement. After this latest impasse, Sullivan said he believed he had no choice but to declare a mistrial.Also read: Lindsay Clancy verdict: What happens to her when Judge rules mistrial? Could she be out on bail?Why did lawyer whips off glassesDeep DiveAfter the shock decision, Judge Sullivan and Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington got into a heated exchange which left the attorney ‘whipping off’ his glasses and snapping at the judge, as per the Express.Reddington said, "What I'm asking for is time to file a single justice appeal for this travesty, that's what I'm asking for." He added, “And the jurors do not have to come back tomorrow - they don't even have to come back if I lose the motion. But if I win the motion then obviously they would have to come back Tuesday.”Also read: Why are people supporting Lindsay Clancy? How trial sparked unusual wave of public sympathy: 'She's in her own hell'The judge snapped back, "So what, are we gonna tell this jury to come back tomorrow?! As they're walking in, you're asking for this. I'm trying to figure out what you're asking for...I'll give you one hour to petition for a stay before we bring the jury back down."(This is story is being updated)