Journalist's courtroom smile, wink draw criticism

A moment caught on livestream during the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has sparked widespread online criticism after a woman in the courtroom audience appeared to smile and wink at the camera. The incident occurred on Monday, August 24, 2026, during proceedings in Massachusetts, where Clancy stands accused of killing her three young children in 2023. The woman was identified as Brittany Romano, a New York City-based writer and editor. A video clip circulated on social media showed a camera panning over the spectators in the gallery as they were ordered to stand. Romano, wearing a green dress, was seen grinning and then winking directly at the camera lens.