About this episode

The episode discusses the Lindsay Clancy trial and the implications of TikTok trials on public perception and activism.

A Massachusetts jury are deliberating in the shocking case of Lindsay Clancy, a mother who admits to killing her three young children amid suffering, her lawyers argue, extreme post-partum psychosis. Online sleuths have been streaming the trial, and aggregating clips online to advance unfounded and defamatory conspiracies in the name of activism and awareness. Matt and Marianna explain how these creators operate, and consider the broader risks connected with the growing phenomenon of TikTok trials, from Depp v Heard to Karen Read. Top Comment is hosted by Marianna Spring and Matt Shea. The series producer is Laurie Kalus. The social producer is Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Justine Lang. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. If you want to get in touch about something that's popped up on your feed, our email address is topcomment@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Shea, Marianna Spring

Topics covered

• Lindsay Clancy
• TikTok trials
• post-partum psychosis
• online activism
• social media influence

Keywords

• Lindsay Clancy
• TikTok trials
• post-partum psychosis
• online sleuths
• Depp v Heard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC

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