Judge William Sullivan, who presided over the first trial, issued rulings on several pending motions Monday. In addition to denying the motion to dismiss the indictments, Sullivan refused Clancy's request to question the so-called holdout juror from her trial and to examine court records related to that juror's service. The judge also rejected a prosecution motion that would have prevented lawyers from freely discussing the case with the media.

The rulings followed a contentious hearing last week, and another hearing is scheduled for next week, at which a date for a potential retrial could be set.

Sullivan had previously denied Clancy's request to find her not guilty and another motion seeking to examine evidence about the lone juror who voted to convict her before the mistrial was declared.

Clancy, a Duxbury mother, has been facing three counts of first-degree murder. During her trial, her defense team did not dispute that she killed her children before attempting suicide, but argued she was experiencing postpartum psychosis at the time.

After the mistrial, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office has not announced whether it will retry Clancy. During last week's hearing, a prosecutor said the office wants to decide on next steps only after rulings on the pending motions, including any appeals, are issued.

The case has drawn widespread attention in Massachusetts and beyond, raising difficult questions about maternal mental health and the legal system's treatment of postpartum psychosis. Clancy's defense has argued that her actions were the product of a severe psychiatric illness rather than criminal intent.

If you or someone you know is a new parent who is struggling or in emotional distress, you can call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262) any time. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org.