An attorney for Lindsay Clancy raised a serious concern in court Friday after claiming that a prosecutor was allegedly caught on a live microphone saying, “Shut her up,” while Clancy became emotional during the presentation of autopsy photographs involving her infant son.

The alleged comment reportedly occurred during Thursday’s proceedings as medical examiner Dr. Kimberly Springer testified and the court was shown photographs from the autopsy of 8-month-old Callan, one of Clancy’s three children.

According to defense attorney Kevin Reddington, Clancy was crying and wailing during the presentation when the alleged remark was picked up by a microphone.

Reddington brought the issue to Judge William Sullivan after a court break, saying he wanted to address what he believed was a significant concern. The judge suggested discussing the matter privately at sidebar, but Reddington objected and asked to raise it in open court.

“I just want to find out what the issue is,” Sullivan said, according to the account of the proceedings.

It remains unclear who the alleged “her” referred to in the comment, and the available account does not establish which prosecutor allegedly made the statement.

The moment came during a highly emotional stage of Clancy’s trial, as prosecutors presented medical evidence concerning the deaths of her three young children.

Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, is facing murder charges in connection with the January 2023 deaths of her three children in Duxbury, Massachusetts. She has pleaded not guilty.

The defense has argued that Clancy was experiencing a severe mental health crisis at the time of the deaths, while prosecutors have presented evidence and testimony as they seek to establish their case.

The alleged “hot mic” comment adds another contentious moment to an already emotionally charged trial. Whether the statement was made, who made it, and what was meant by it could become a matter for the court to address as proceedings continue.

The trial remains ongoing, with both sides continuing to present evidence and arguments before the jury.