A defense attorney for a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her two young children has made an unexpected request in court, asking for her immediate release and the dismissal of the case. The lawyer argued that there was insufficient evidence to justify keeping her detained, despite the serious allegations. The unusual plea comes as the case continues to unfold, raising questions about the prosecution’s ability to hold the defendant without charges. Legal observers are closely watching how the judge will respond to this bold defense strategy.


A defense attorney for the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her two young children before fleeing to Vermont stunningly requested that his client be freed and the case be dismissed on Thursday. Janette MacAusland’s attorney, Joseph Krowski, argued to a judge that there wasn’t enough information to keep his client behind bars – despite the...