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Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial

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Several jurors and Clancy's defense attorney said the jury was divided 11-1 in favor of finding her not criminally responsible, citing evidence of her

Summary AI · cited

The judge in the trial of Lindsay Clancy declared a mistrial after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict.1

Jurors deliberated for more than 38 hours over seven days before returning without a verdict, indicating a split decision with one holdout juror opposing the rest of the jury's view.12

Clancy’s defense attorney requested an emergency stay to seek relief from a superior court judge after the mistrial was declared, citing potential bias in one juror.1

The district attorney stated that they will decide at a later date whether to retry Clancy or take another course of action.2

Clancy's lawyer filed a motion asking the judge to investigate the lone holdout juror for alleged misconduct, including cellphone use during deliberations and potential bias.34

Written by AI from articles by 8 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (8)
  1. Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocked again The Guardian, 4 Sep
  2. What happens next after Lindsay Clancy judge declares mistrial The Independent, 4 Sep
  3. Lindsay Clancy's lawyer wants judge to investigate juror's conduct CBC, 21 Sep
  4. Lindsay Clancy defense attorney asks judge to investigate holdout juror over alleged cellphone use Washington Examiner, 22 Sep
  5. Lindsay Clancy trial ends in mistrial over deaths of three children The Hindu, 6 Sep
  6. Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone BBC, 22 Sep
  7. Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out over mistrial ABC News (AU), 9 Sep
  8. Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he "didn't have any doubts" CBS News, 18 Sep

What happened

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The judge in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, has declared a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict and remained deadlocked after a week of deliberations.

21 of 26 outletsfirst reported 4 Sepwording from The Guardian

A reminder that Clancy’s defense argued that she killed her children while in the throes of severe postpartum psychosis, while the prosecution argued she was in control of her actions and planned the killings.

20 of 26 outletsfirst reported 27 Augwording from The Guardian

Lindsay Clancy was charged with three counts of first-degree murder over the deaths of her three children at their Boston home on January 24, 2023.

10 of 26 outletsfirst reported 27 Augwording from ABC News (Australia)

Desronvil has said there was "enough proof that she [Clancy] knew exactly what she was doing".

10 of 26 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from BBC

What each outlet says

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CBS News22 Sep

Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyer wants the judge to interrogate a single dissenting juror and examine their phone records during her murder trial proceedings. The request follows from developments in the case that also include new insights from a previously undisclosed section of the 60 Minutes interview with Patrick Clancy.

Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to question holdout juror, review his phone records →10 articles from CBS News on this story
NBC News18 Sep

The lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial will not be giving interviews, according to his lawyer Edward Andrew Paltzik. The juror refused media requests after days of deliberations ended with a mistrial when the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Clancy was guilty of murdering her three children. Clancy’s defense argued that she suffered from postpartum psychosis at the time of the…

Holdout Lindsay Clancy juror will not be giving interviews, his attorney says →10 articles from NBC News on this story
Daily Mail21 Sep

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has requested that Judge William Sullivan investigate the mobile phone data of juror Michael P. Desronvil, who was the sole holdout against acquitting Clancy in her murder case of three children. The motion also asks the judge to question Desronvil about potential misuse of his phone or outside information during deliberations and the truthfulness of his jury selection…

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to probe phone data of holdout juror who refused to acquit killer mother of murdering her three children →10 articles from Daily Mail on this story
The Guardian21 Sep

Lindsay Clancy’s defense lawyers have requested that the judge investigate juror Michael Desronvil for allegedly using a cellphone during jury deliberations and for discrepancies in his pre-trial questionnaire responses. This request comes after a mistrial was declared on September 4 due to the inability of jurors to reach a unanimous verdict, with eleven out of twelve jurors leaning towards acquittal based on…

Lindsay Clancy’s defense laywer asks judge to investigate lone juror →9 articles from The Guardian on this story
CBC21 Sep

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer is requesting the judge to investigate juror Michael Desronvil for allegedly using his cellphone during deliberations and lying on pre-trial questionnaires. The motion seeks to uncover any calls or texts made by Desronvil between specific hours of jury deliberation, as phone use in the courtroom is prohibited. This comes after a mistrial was declared due to the inability to reach a unanimous…

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer wants judge to investigate juror's conduct →9 articles from CBC on this story
Fox News21 Sep

Lindsay Clancy’s defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is demanding an investigation into Juror Doe who prevented a not guilty verdict in Clancy's murder trial involving her three children's deaths. Reddington has requested the court to preserve all juror records and conduct background checks on the holdout juror. He also seeks details on any contact between the prosecutor and Juror Doe, as well as phone records from…

Lindsay Clancy defense demands investigation into holdout juror who blocked not guilty verdict →9 articles from Fox News on this story
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The Independent18 Sep

In the Lindsay Clancy trial for killing her three children, juror Michael P Desronvil was the only holdout who refused to accept the not guilty by reason of insanity plea. Despite being accused by fellow jurors of having reasonable doubt, Desronvil claims he consistently believed there was sufficient evidence proving Clancy's guilt. The jury deadlocked 11-1 after over 40 hours of deliberation, leading to a mistrial…

Holdout juror in Clancy trial didn't have 'any doubts' that she was responsible for killing her kids →8 articles from The Independent on this story
New York Post19 Sep

Michael P. Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial who refused to agree with the other jurors' decision of not guilty by reason of insanity, is facing severe backlash including death threats and harassment from a group described as a "lunatic mob." His lawyer, Edward Paltzik, stated that Desronvil has received over $330,000 in donations through an online fundraiser aimed at covering security…

Holdout Lindsay Clancy juror Michael P. Desronvil’s lawyer claims client has faced death threats from ‘lunatic mob’ →8 articles from New York Post on this story
BBC22 Sep

Lindsay Clancy’s defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has requested a judge to investigate juror Michael Desronvil and examine his phone records during the deliberation period for the mistrial in Clancy’s murder case involving her three children. The lawyer alleges that Desronvil may have misled the court during jury selection and calls into question the validity of his questionnaire responses. Reddington also seeks…

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone →7 articles from BBC on this story
Washington Examiner22 Sep

Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, requested that Judge William Sullivan investigate juror Michael Desronvil over alleged cellphone use during the seven-day deliberations that led to a mistrial. The request includes checking if Desronvil made any calls or texts between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily during deliberations, as using cellphones is strictly prohibited in Massachusetts courts. Reddington…

Lindsay Clancy defense attorney asks judge to investigate holdout juror over alleged cellphone use →7 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
ABC News (US)18 Sep

Michael P. Desronvil, the lone holdout juror from Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, told ABC News that he did not have doubts about her guilt during seven days of deliberations. Despite attempts to explain his reasoning, he felt dismissed by other jurors who thought he had doubts based on the evidence presented. The case involved Clancy, who pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder for strangling her three young…

Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he 'didn't have any doubts' →5 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
Reason18 Sep

Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts ended in a mistrial after a 11-1 deadlock, with Michael Desronvil being the sole vote for conviction. Following this, Desronvil faced scrutiny over his past legal issues including an assault charge and restraining orders. The article explores whether these details influenced his decision or if they were relevant to his jury service eligibility under Massachusetts law…

Lindsay Clancy's Holdout Juror Did What Jurors Are Supposed To Do →3 articles from Reason on this story
ABC News (AU)21 Sep

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has requested that a judge investigate juror Michael Desronvil for alleged misconduct during a mistrial in Clancy’s murder case. The mistrial was declared after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict regarding whether Clancy, accused of killing her three children, was suffering from postpartum psychosis or knew what she was doing. Reddington is asking the court to…

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate lone holdout juror →3 articles from ABC News (AU) on this story
The Free Press4 Sep

A psychiatrist and Yale lecturer, Dr. Sally Satel, weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury after 21 days of testimony and 7 days of deliberation. The jury was unable to decide whether Clancy, who strangled her three young children in January 2023, is guilty of murder or not criminally responsible by reason of insanity. Dr. Satel, who believes Clancy's actions were driven…

I’m a Psychiatrist. Here’s What the Lindsay Clancy Jury Should Have Found. →2 articles from The Free Press on this story
Toronto Star21 Sep

Lindsay Clancy's legal team has requested that a judge investigate one particular juror who wanted to convict her of murdering her three children in Massachusetts. The attorneys are asking for an inquiry into whether this juror used his cellphone during deliberations, if he was truthful on pre-trial questionnaires, and if his testimony under judicial questioning was accurate.

Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Mother Jones27 Aug

The article reports on the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who has been accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, with many arguing that the prosecution's decision to go to trial was unnecessary. According to forensic psychologist Leslie Dobson, prosecutors should have offered a plea agreement and civil commitment instead of pushing for a murder trial. The article notes that due to postpartum psychosis…

Did the Lindsay Clancy Trial Need to Happen? →
Global News4 Sep

Judge William Sullivan plans to declare a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three young children in 2023, after jurors stated for a third time they couldn't reach a unanimous verdict. This marks the seventh day of deliberations and comes after the judge rejected a request from Clancy's lawyer to question one juror individually about their understanding of reasonable doubt…

Judge says he’ll declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury cannot reach a verdict →
The Straits Times4 Sep

A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three young children, after the jury deadlocked. The trial has been ongoing for nearly six weeks and has raised questions about how postpartum mental health is treated in the US. According to testimony, Clancy had struggled with her mental health after giving birth to her third child and was prescribed multiple…

Judge says he must declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial over killing her children →
Persuasion4 Sep

The Lindsay Clancy trial has ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury after 11 jurors voted for acquittal. Clancy, who killed her three children and attempted to kill herself in 2023, was charged with first-degree murder but the focus of the case shifted from guilt to whether she was responsible due to psychosis or deliberate intent. A single juror's dissent led to a mistrial, allowing the prosecution to retry the…

Don’t Celebrate Lindsay Clancy →
South China Morning Post4 Sep

Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. A judge declared the mistrial on the seventh day of deliberations, allowing prosecutors to retry Clancy for killing her three young children. The case drew intense public interest and attention to maternal mental health issues. Prosecutors must now decide whether to put Clancy on trial again or drop the charges.

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case →
NPR4 Sep

Lindsay Clancy, 36, is facing charges for murdering her three young children in Duxbury, Massachusetts in 2023. After six days of deliberation, the jury became deadlocked with one juror dissenting from the other 11, and a mistrial was declared by Judge William Sullivan. The key issue in the case is whether Clancy's severe postpartum psychosis at the time of the murders should exempt her from criminal liability. The…

With jury deadlocked, judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case →
The Globe and Mail4 Sep

A judge has declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of strangling her three children to death in January 2023 at their home south of Boston. The jury deadlocked after nearly six weeks of deliberation and seven days of deciding whether Ms. Clancy was criminally responsible for the killings amid conflicting testimony about her post-pregnancy mental health. Prosecutors argue that Ms…

The Lindsay Clancy case has been declared a mistrial. Here’s what to know →
Al Jazeera5 Sep

A judge in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a US mother accused of murdering her three children, declared a mistrial after jurors were unable to come to a unanimous decision on a verdict. No specific numbers or details about the voting breakdown are provided. The trial's outcome leaves uncertainty over what will happen next in the case.

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy children’s murder case →
National Post5 Sep

The CBC News published an article on September 1 discussing Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three children, and how the case would be treated differently if it had occurred in Canada. According to University of British Columbia law professor Isabel Grant, cited by the CBC, the main issue with Canada's infanticide law is that it does not apply to older children, such as Clancy's 5-…

Pete Baklinski: CBC platforms prof who says Clancy killings make case for looser infanticide law →
The Hindu6 Sep

Lindsay Clancy, 36, is on trial for killing her three young children after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity due to postpartum psychosis. A jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, with 11 jurors voting to acquit and one opposing them, resulting in a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. This is the second setback in Clancy's case, following her apparent suicide attempt after the murders that…

Lindsay Clancy trial ends in mistrial over deaths of three children →
Times of India18 Sep

Juror Michael P Desronvil in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has declared he had no doubts that she deliberately killed her three children, despite a mistrial being declared on September 4. The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict after nearly 40 hours of deliberations; eleven jurors supported finding Clancy not criminally responsible while Desronvil remained the sole holdout. He stated that physical evidence and…

‘No doubts’: Lone holdout juror says Lindsay Clancy deliberately killed her 3 kids →

Analysis

Agreed

AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • The mistrial was declared due to jurors being unable to reach a unanimous verdict after seven days of deliberation.125
  • One juror held out against the rest, leading to the deadlock and mistrial.253
Quoted from the coverage (4)

"Based on all the physical evidence, key witnesses, and what the prosecution presents, I thought it was enough proof that she knew exactly what she was doing and planned," the statement read.

9 outlets

A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict the mother from Massachusetts of murder in the deaths of her three young children.

9 outlets

Clancy can be found guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, or manslaughter.

8 outlets

The case gripped the public for the past five weeks, sparking debates about maternal mental health, launching online conspiracy theories and creating dramatic moments both inside the court and out throughout the livestreamed trial.

8 outlets

Disputed

Picked by our model, which is sometimes wrong

  • Clancy's defense attorney claims one juror was biased and unwilling to follow instructions on reasonable doubt, while the holdout juror maintains there was enough evidence to find Clancy guilty.16

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • The Guardian focuses on the immediate declaration of mistrial and jury deadlock, whereas The Hindu emphasizes the high-profile nature of the case involving a mother accused of killing her children.15
  • ABC News highlights juror statements about the deliberation process leading to the mistrial, while CBS News focuses on the perspective of the holdout juror who believed in Clancy's criminal responsibility.78
Attributed to a source1
Stated as fact3
Words to watch (1)

Lindsay Clancy verdict 'disaster': Legal expert exposes a stunning twist in retrial battle and the 'un-American' admission hidden in jury's note Daily Mail

How it changed

Expected · 27 AugIf Clancy is retried, here is why I hope the next jury will find her not criminally responsible.
What happened · 6 SepSeveral jurors and Clancy's defense attorney said the jury was divided 11-1 in favor of finding her not criminally responsible, citing evidence of her
  1. 27 Aug

    The issue is the crux of the case: Clancy’s mental health and whether, as prosecutors contend, she knowingly murdered her children or, as the defense argues, she was at that moment outside the realms of reality and, in legal terms, lacks criminal responsibility for her actions.

    12 outlets · The Guardian
  2. 28 Aug

    Jurors have heard that Clancy strangled Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and eight-month-old Callan with exercise bands in the basement of their home in the Boston suburb of Duxbury.

    7 outlets · CBC
  3. 4 Sep

    The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case declared a mistrial Friday after deadlocked jurors failed to reach a verdict despite seven days of deliberations.

    19 outlets · The Independent
  4. 6 Sep

    11 jurors were in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity, but they were opposed by a single holdout.

    4 outlets · The Hindu
  5. 11 Sep

    A spokesperson for Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz did not respond to a request for comment.

    4 outlets · CBC
  6. 18 Sep

    Desronvil, 48, clapped back at accusations from fellow jurors that he refused to budge on his belief Clancy was guilty of murdering her three kids despite expressing doubts.

    7 outlets · New York Post
  7. 21 Sep

    A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict the mother from Massachusetts of murder in the deaths of her three young children.

    9 outlets · CBC

Coverage 113 articles

  • 22 Sep Lindsay Clancy defense attorney asks judge to investigate holdout juror over alleged cellphone useLindsay Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, requested that Judge William Sullivan investigate juror Michael Desronvil over alleged cellphone use during the seven-day deliberations that led to a mistrial. The request includes checking if Desronvil made any calls or texts between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily during deliberations, as using cellphones is strictly prohibited in Massachusetts courts. Reddington…Washington Examiner
  • 22 Sep Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phoneLindsay Clancy’s defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has requested a judge to investigate juror Michael Desronvil and examine his phone records during the deliberation period for the mistrial in Clancy’s murder case involving her three children. The lawyer alleges that Desronvil may have misled the court during jury selection and calls into question the validity of his questionnaire responses. Reddington also seeks…BBC
  • 22 Sep Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to question holdout juror, review his phone recordsLindsay Clancy's defense lawyer wants the judge to interrogate a single dissenting juror and examine their phone records during her murder trial proceedings. The request follows from developments in the case that also include new insights from a previously undisclosed section of the 60 Minutes interview with Patrick Clancy.CBS News
  • 21 Sep Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate lone holdout jurorLindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has requested that a judge investigate juror Michael Desronvil for alleged misconduct during a mistrial in Clancy’s murder case. The mistrial was declared after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict regarding whether Clancy, accused of killing her three children, was suffering from postpartum psychosis or knew what she was doing. Reddington is asking the court to…ABC News (AU)
  • 21 Sep Lindsay Clancy's lawyer wants judge to investigate juror's conductLindsay Clancy's lawyer is requesting the judge to investigate juror Michael Desronvil for allegedly using his cellphone during deliberations and lying on pre-trial questionnaires. The motion seeks to uncover any calls or texts made by Desronvil between specific hours of jury deliberation, as phone use in the courtroom is prohibited. This comes after a mistrial was declared due to the inability to reach a unanimous…CBC
  • 21 Sep Lindsay Clancy's attorney requests investigation into holdout jurorLindsay Clancy's defense attorneys have requested a judge investigate the conduct of a holdout juror who wanted to convict Clancy of murder in the deaths of her three children. The motion filed on Friday asks for an inquiry into whether this juror used a cellphone during deliberations and was truthful in their initial questionnaire responses. Phone use during deliberations is prohibited, and eleven jurors were ready…CBS News
  • 21 Sep Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict herLindsay Clancy's legal team has requested that a judge investigate one particular juror who wanted to convict her of murdering her three children in Massachusetts. The attorneys are asking for an inquiry into whether this juror used his cellphone during deliberations, if he was truthful on pre-trial questionnaires, and if his testimony under judicial questioning was accurate.Toronto Star
  • 21 Sep Lindsay Clancy’s defense laywer asks judge to investigate lone jurorLindsay Clancy’s defense lawyers have requested that the judge investigate juror Michael Desronvil for allegedly using a cellphone during jury deliberations and for discrepancies in his pre-trial questionnaire responses. This request comes after a mistrial was declared on September 4 due to the inability of jurors to reach a unanimous verdict, with eleven out of twelve jurors leaning towards acquittal based on…The Guardian
  • 21 Sep Lindsay Clancy defense demands investigation into holdout juror who blocked not guilty verdictLindsay Clancy’s defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is demanding an investigation into Juror Doe who prevented a not guilty verdict in Clancy's murder trial involving her three children's deaths. Reddington has requested the court to preserve all juror records and conduct background checks on the holdout juror. He also seeks details on any contact between the prosecutor and Juror Doe, as well as phone records from…Fox News
  • 21 Sep Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to probe phone data of holdout juror who refused to acquit killer mother of murdering her three childrenLindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has requested that Judge William Sullivan investigate the mobile phone data of juror Michael P. Desronvil, who was the sole holdout against acquitting Clancy in her murder case of three children. The motion also asks the judge to question Desronvil about potential misuse of his phone or outside information during deliberations and the truthfulness of his jury selection…Daily Mail
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  • 19 Sep Holdout Lindsay Clancy juror Michael P. Desronvil’s lawyer claims client has faced death threats from ‘lunatic mob’Michael P. Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial who refused to agree with the other jurors' decision of not guilty by reason of insanity, is facing severe backlash including death threats and harassment from a group described as a "lunatic mob." His lawyer, Edward Paltzik, stated that Desronvil has received over $330,000 in donations through an online fundraiser aimed at covering security…New York Post
  • 19 Sep Clancy holdout juror taps former Trump lawyer to fight back as he’s ‘dragged through the mud’: attorneyMichael Desronvil, the lone juror who held out for a guilty verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial of her three children, has hired attorney Edward Paltzik, a lawyer previously involved in several high-profile cases for former President Donald Trump. The mistrial was declared on September 4 due to an 11-1 deadlock, with Desronvil stating he believed the evidence proved Clancy's criminal responsibility. Paltzik’s…Fox News
  • 19 Sep Lone holdout Lindsay Clancy juror breaks silence
    NBC News
  • 18 Sep Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial 'didn't have any doubts' she was guiltyJuror Michael Desronvil, who voted to convict Lindsay Clancy in her triple-murder trial, released a statement through his lawyer asserting that he had no doubts about her guilt despite the evidence presented by the defense suggesting postpartum psychosis. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision, leading to a mistrial on September 4, 2023. Desronvil faced criticism and scrutiny after the trial for personal…ABC News (AU)
  • 18 Sep Lindsay Clancy's Holdout Juror Did What Jurors Are Supposed To DoLindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts ended in a mistrial after a 11-1 deadlock, with Michael Desronvil being the sole vote for conviction. Following this, Desronvil faced scrutiny over his past legal issues including an assault charge and restraining orders. The article explores whether these details influenced his decision or if they were relevant to his jury service eligibility under Massachusetts law…Reason
  • 18 Sep Lindsay Clancy holdout juror breaks silence, says he didn't have 'any doubts' of her guiltMichael Desronvil, the lone juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder for killing her three children, has released a statement through his lawyer Edward Paltzik saying he had no doubts about her guilt. The other eleven jurors believed Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. Desronvil maintains that the evidence presented by the prosecution proved…CBC
  • 18 Sep Holdout juror in Clancy trial didn't have 'any doubts' that she was responsible for killing her kidsIn the Lindsay Clancy trial for killing her three children, juror Michael P Desronvil was the only holdout who refused to accept the not guilty by reason of insanity plea. Despite being accused by fellow jurors of having reasonable doubt, Desronvil claims he consistently believed there was sufficient evidence proving Clancy's guilt. The jury deadlocked 11-1 after over 40 hours of deliberation, leading to a mistrial…The Independent
  • 18 Sep ‘No doubts’: Lone holdout juror says Lindsay Clancy deliberately killed her 3 kidsJuror Michael P Desronvil in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has declared he had no doubts that she deliberately killed her three children, despite a mistrial being declared on September 4. The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict after nearly 40 hours of deliberations; eleven jurors supported finding Clancy not criminally responsible while Desronvil remained the sole holdout. He stated that physical evidence and…Times of India
  • 18 Sep Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy murder trial speaks outMichael P Desronvil, one of twelve jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial who ended in mistrial last month after nearly 40 hours of deliberation, is speaking out. He claims he had no doubts about Clancy's guilt based on the evidence presented during her six-week-long trial for fatally strangling her three children in Massachusetts in 2023. Desronvil’s statement contrasts with other jurors’ accounts and highlights…The Guardian
  • 18 Sep Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial explains his voteA single juror from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has publicly stated his reasons for being the sole holdout during the deliberation process, providing insights into the internal discussions among jurors that led to their decision. This juror’s statement offers a unique perspective on why consensus was not reached in the case against Lindsay Clancy.CBS News
  • 18 Sep Holdout Lindsay Clancy juror Michael P. Desronvil believes being black Republican may have put target on his backMichael P. Desronvil, the holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial who refused to side with the other jurors, claims he might be facing targeted criticism due to being a black Republican, as reported by YouTuber Ray Marcel on his "Fugitive TV" channel. Desronvil’s lawyer directed media inquiries to Marcel, who alleges that Desronvil believes his conservative views and race are factors in the negative attention…New York Post
  • 18 Sep Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he 'didn't have any doubts'Michael P. Desronvil, the lone holdout juror from Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, told ABC News that he did not have doubts about her guilt during seven days of deliberations. Despite attempts to explain his reasoning, he felt dismissed by other jurors who thought he had doubts based on the evidence presented. The case involved Clancy, who pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder for strangling her three young…ABC News (US)
  • 18 Sep Fundraiser for Lindsay Clancy holdout juror flooded with donations after Michael P. Desronvil speaks out for first timeAn online fundraiser for Michael P. Desronvil, a juror who refused to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder by reason of insanity, has raised over $286,000 as of Friday morning. This surge in donations follows Desronvil's first public statement about the trial, with an anonymous donor contributing $10,000 towards his security and legal expenses if he faces retaliation.New York Post
  • 18 Sep Lindsay Clancy’s Husband and Holdout Juror Break Their Silence
    NBC News
  • 18 Sep Holdout Lindsay Clancy juror will not be giving interviews, his attorney saysThe lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial will not be giving interviews, according to his lawyer Edward Andrew Paltzik. The juror refused media requests after days of deliberations ended with a mistrial when the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Clancy was guilty of murdering her three children. Clancy’s defense argued that she suffered from postpartum psychosis at the time of the…NBC News
  • 18 Sep Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial taken to ‘secure location’ after deliberations details made publicA holdout juror, Michael Desronvil, in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has been moved to a secure location after other jurors alleged he doubted her sanity during the killings despite refusing to agree to an insanity verdict. The trial ended in a mistrial due to lack of unanimous decision among the 12-member jury, which deliberated for seven days. Desronvil’s lawyer describes him as a "Champion of Justice" and claims…Washington Examiner
  • 18 Sep Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her childrenIn Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for killing her three children, one holdout juror, Michael Desronvil, expressed certainty that she was criminally responsible. After nearly 40 hours of deliberation, the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, leading to a mistrial on September 4th. Jurors were divided 11-1; most believed Clancy should be found not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis, while Desronvil…BBC
  • 18 Sep Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial breaks silence: ‘I didn’t have any doubts’Michael P Desronvil, the sole holdout juror who prevented a unanimous verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s trial for killing her three children, has spoken out against claims that he had reasonable doubt. The trial ended in a mistrial after more than 40 hours of deliberation due to his stance, which he maintains was based on the evidence presented during the prosecution. Desronvil faced criticism from other jurors and media…The Independent
  • 18 Sep Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he "didn't have any doubts"Juror Michael Desronvil provided a statement through his representative to CBS News explaining why he remained the sole holdout during Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, preventing a unanimous verdict. Despite facing criticism and attempts by other jurors to sway him, Desronvil maintained that based on the physical evidence and witness testimonies presented, there was sufficient proof of Clancy's criminal responsibility…CBS News
  • 18 Sep Lindsay Clancy holdout juror breaks silence: Why he voted GUILTY... and how the others tried to sway himMichael P Desronvil, the lone holdout juror who voted guilty in Lindsay Clancy's trial for strangling her three children, has broken his silence to explain why he maintained his stance despite pressure from other jurors. In an interview with Ray Marcel of Fugitive TV, Desronvil stated that based on physical evidence and key witness testimonies, he was convinced Clancy knew what she was doing when she killed her…Daily Mail
  • 18 Sep Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: reportMichael P. Desronvil, the lone juror who prevented Lindsay Clancy's verdict from being reached, is refuting claims made by fellow jurors that he had doubts about the prosecution’s case. In January 2023, Clancy was accused of strangling her three young children, and prosecutors argued she planned the murders knowing they were wrong. Desronvil maintains that he never questioned the evidence presented by the…Fox News
  • 18 Sep Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy mistrial, Michael P. Desronvil, speaks out for first time after intense backlashMichael P. Desronvil, the holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial who sparked a mistrial, has responded to public criticism for the first time. Desronvil, 48, asserts that he did not have doubts about Clancy’s guilt but was cut off during deliberations when attempting to present alternative theories based on evidence. The article highlights Desronvil’s background as part of an immigrant Haitian family and his…New York Post
  • 15 Sep Lindsay Clancy holdout juror's family break silence and reveal that religion DIDN'T impact his decision to trigger mistrialThe family of the anonymous holdout juror who caused a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case has spoken out about the pressure they've faced since the controversial trial ended on September 4 with an 11-1 deadlock vote. Contrary to speculation, the juror’s brother clarified that religion did not influence his decision to maintain a guilty verdict despite fellow jurors voting for not guilty by reason of insanity…Daily Mail
  • 14 Sep Lindsay Clancy juror denies bias allegations, wants 'conversation started' about women's mental healthPaula Devlin, a juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, spoke to Fox News Digital about allegations of bias against her and her fellow jurors. Devlin denies these claims, stating that the jury focused on evidence gaps rather than preconceived notions. She emphasized the importance of discussing women's mental health, particularly postpartum conditions, after Clancy, a former nurse, killed her three children before…Fox News
  • 14 Sep Lindsay Clancy juror says panel saw case as chance to 'make it better for other women'Paula Devlin, a juror in Lindsay Clancy's trial for killing her three children, told CBS that the jury saw its decision as an opportunity to improve conditions for other women and families. However, legal analyst Neama Rahmani called this perspective "problematic," arguing jurors should base decisions solely on case facts rather than broader societal impacts. The article highlights a 11-1 deadlock in the jury's…Fox News
  • 12 Sep ‘Same, Lindsay’ isn’t empathy: The Clancy mistrial exposed our culture’s moral rotThis opinion piece critiques the public's reaction to Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial in Duxbury, Massachusetts, where she admitted to killing her three children in January 2023. The author argues that despite one juror upholding justice by not finding her insane, cultural trends have vilified the victims and placed undue sympathy on Clancy due to perceived mental health issues. The piece questions whether this…Washington Examiner
  • 11 Sep Lindsay Clancy's attorney challenges Jonathan Turley over holdout juror criticismLindsay Clancy's defense attorney Kevin Reddington responded to criticism from Jonathan Turley, a Fox News contributor and law professor at George Washington University, over Reddington's public comments about a lone holdout juror in Clancy's murder trial. Reddington said Turley was "wrong" for criticizing his comments and accused Turley of making "reprehensible" remarks himself. The exchange is part of a ongoing…Fox News
  • 11 Sep Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to find her not guilty of murder following mistrialLindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington is asking Judge William Sullivan to declare her not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder trial that ended in a deadlock. Reddington argues that prosecutors failed to prove Clancy knew killing her three young children was wrong, citing evidence of her serious mental illness and lack of appreciation for the wrongfulness of her actions. The jury was deadlocked after seven…CBC
  • 11 Sep Lindsay Clancy juror says lone holdout fixated on amount of blood found in killer mom’s homeA juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has spoken out about the lone holdout who forced a hung jury, stating that this individual became fixated on the amount of blood found in the bedroom where Clancy's children were killed. The holdout repeatedly mentioned "too much blood" despite being explained by experts about the expected pattern of blood spatter. According to juror Paula Devlin, the holdout refused to…New York Post
  • 11 Sep Lindsay Clancy’s care in mental hospital is costing taxpayers more than half a million dollars a yearLindsay Clancy's ongoing treatment at Tewksbury Hospital is estimated to cost Massachusetts taxpayers at least $620,500 per year. The state-run hospital charges the government between $1,700 and $1,850 per day for each resident psychiatric patient, depending on their classification as chronic or non-chronic. Clancy, who faces a bipolar diagnosis and has been under suicide watch since her attempt to take her own…New York Post
  • 10 Sep How Lindsay Clancy’s criminal case could help her leverage ‘million-dollar’ settlement in lawsuit against docsLindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued in her murder trial that she was not criminally responsible due to severe postpartum psychosis exacerbated by psychiatric medications. A deadlocked jury has sparked speculation that Clancy may use this evidence to negotiate a large settlement in her civil lawsuit against the doctors and hospitals who treated her. Experts suggest the settlement could reach seven…New York Post
  • 9 Sep Lindsay Clancy juror speaks after mistrial: "There was so much doubt"A juror from Lindsay Clancy's trial, who served as juror No. 5, spoke to WBZ-TV about the deliberations, stating there was too much doubt for a guilty verdict. The jury was split 11-1 in favor of acquittal, with the lone holdout allegedly unwilling to apply the law regarding reasonable doubt. According to the juror, the prosecution lacked a "smoking gun" and relied on circumstantial evidence, leaving too much gray…CBS News
  • 9 Sep Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out over mistrialThree jurors from the Lindsay Clancy trial have spoken out about the mistrial, stating that all but one member were persuaded to find her not guilty by reason of insanity due to evidence of postpartum psychosis. The lone juror had reasonable doubt and refused to acquit, despite being interrupted while trying to fill out paperwork for a verdict. The jurors expressed concern that the lone juror's doubts did not align…ABC News (AU)
  • 8 Sep Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks Trump to pardon her after mistrialLindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington has asked President Donald Trump to consider pardoning her client, Lindsay Clancy, who was charged with three murders in the deaths of her three young children on January 24, 2023, at their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The case ended in a mistrial last week after a jury failed to reach a verdict. Reddington expressed hope for an agreement between the defense and district…ABC News (US)
  • 8 Sep Lindsay Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington signals he's open to a deal, hopes DA will 'revisit' caseLindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington has signaled openness to a plea deal in her murder case, which ended in a mistrial last Friday with an 11-1 jury divide. Reddington hopes the district attorney will "revisit" the case and work towards an agreement after expressing frustration that one holdout juror refused to apply the law of reasonable doubt despite acknowledging doubt about Clancy's guilt. The trial is…Fox News
  • 7 Sep Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 8, 2026The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has sparked outrage from readers of The Post. Several writers express their frustration that one juror's holdout prevented a unanimous guilty verdict, despite Clancy's confession to murdering her three children. Key figures mentioned include Plymouth District Attorney Timothy Cruz and defense attorney Kevin Reddington, who is accused of slandering the juror and DA…New York Post
  • 6 Sep Patrick Clancy spotted taking hours-long walk in New York City two days after mistrial declared in ex-wife Lindsay's murder casePatrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy who is accused of murdering their three children, was spotted taking an hours-long walk in New York City's Manhattan on Sunday. The sighting comes two days after his ex-wife's murder case was declared a mistrial in Massachusetts due to a lone juror refusing to side with the others. According to reports, 11 out of 12 jurors had reached the same verdict before one holdout…Daily Mail
  • 6 Sep Clancy defense attorney Reddington should be ‘disbarred’ after mistrial: Joe ConchaColumnist Joe Concha criticized defense attorney Kevin Reddington's behavior after a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy trial, calling for his disbarment. The trial resulted in an 11-1 verdict with one holdout juror who didn't apply the legal burden of "reasonable doubt" to their decision, leading to a mistrial. Concha expressed concern that finding an impartial jury would be extremely difficult due to the extensive…Washington Examiner
  • 6 Sep Lindsay Clancy trial ends in mistrial over deaths of three childrenLindsay Clancy, 36, is on trial for killing her three young children after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity due to postpartum psychosis. A jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, with 11 jurors voting to acquit and one opposing them, resulting in a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. This is the second setback in Clancy's case, following her apparent suicide attempt after the murders that…The Hindu
  • 6 Sep A look inside the courtroom during the Lindsay Clancy murder trial – videoA judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children. The trial was described as "America's saddest murder trial". The mistrial was not attributed to any specific reason or evidence presented during the trial. The outcome now leaves the public waiting for what will happen next in the case.The Guardian
  • 6 Sep How the Lindsay Clancy trial gripped America - and ultimately fell apartA judge has declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, with the trial ending after five weeks. Three counts of first-degree murder were brought against Clancy, who admitted to killing her children but claimed she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. The trial had been heavily covered in the…BBC
  • 6 Sep How might Lindsay Clancy’s case have unfolded in another country?Lindsay Clancy, an American mother on trial for strangling her three children, had a mistrial declared due to jury deadlock. The article doesn't provide specific numbers or details about the trial itself. It explores how Clancy's case might have played out under different laws in other Western countries, specifically those with infanticide statutes that typically apply to babies within their first year of life. Asma…BBC
  • 6 Sep SARAH VINE: Desperate Lindsay will spend every waking second haunted by the memory of that terrible night. She is already serving a life sentenceThe article reports on the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former maternity nurse who killed her three children in 2023 by strangling them with exercise bands and attempting to take her own life. A mistrial was declared after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, leaving Clancy's guilt unclear but her motives for the crime disputed. The article notes that Clancy will be "forever reviled as a child killer" and…Daily Mail
  • 5 Sep Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she's victim or criminalA Massachusetts mother, Lindsay Clancy, is on trial for murdering her three young children, with some arguing she's a victim of postpartum psychosis and others calling her a criminal. The 36-year-old nurse claims she was suffering from hallucinations and delusions at the time of the killings. The trial has sparked a national debate, with dozens of women attending court in support of Clancy and many more taking to…BBC
  • 5 Sep Prosecutors weigh second trial for Lindsay Clancy
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  • 5 Sep Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocksA Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy after jurors failed to unanimously decide on her guilt or innocence, despite deliberating for seven days. The case involves Clancy's killing of her three young children and her own attempted suicide by jumping from a second-story window. Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three first-degree murder charges, citing postpartum psychosis…BBC
  • 5 Sep Dr Phil says Lindsay Clancy mistrial a 'teachable moment' on postpartum psychosis: 'There was a failure here'Dr Phil McGraw has commented on the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, where jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict in her children's killings. The 36-year-old mother admitted to strangling her three children to death in 2023 and claimed she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Dr McGraw stresses that accountability will eventually be found in the case, even if Clancy is not criminally responsible due…Fox News
  • 5 Sep Pete Baklinski: CBC platforms prof who says Clancy killings make case for looser infanticide lawThe CBC News published an article on September 1 discussing Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three children, and how the case would be treated differently if it had occurred in Canada. According to University of British Columbia law professor Isabel Grant, cited by the CBC, the main issue with Canada's infanticide law is that it does not apply to older children, such as Clancy's 5-…National Post
  • 5 Sep Will Lindsay Clancy face a new trial? What's next after mistrial declaredLindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, is facing a mistrial after a 12-person jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The case has been highly divisive and was livestreamed, with millions watching in the US and even sparking interest from US President Donald Trump. A second trial may be difficult due to the extensive public attention surrounding the case, according to…CBC
  • 5 Sep Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in dramatic deadlock – what comes next?Lindsay Clancy's five-week murder trial over the killing of her three children has ended in a mistrial due to jury deadlock. The jury, which deliberated for six days and over 30 hours, failed to come to a unanimous verdict after a lone male juror expressed reasonable doubt about Clancy's guilt. A second trial could now be on the horizon, with defense attorney Kevin Reddington planning to file a motion for a directed…The Guardian
  • 5 Sep Lindsay Clancy verdict 'disaster': Legal expert exposes a stunning twist in retrial battle and the 'un-American' admission hidden in jury's noteA mistrial has been declared in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was accused of murdering her three young children, after jurors returned to court and stated they were still deadlocked. Mark Bederow, a criminal defense attorney, describes the outcome as a "disaster" for the prosecution. The jury had deliberated for over 40 hours before reaching an impasse on the third occasion, with Bederow suggesting that the…Daily Mail
  • 5 Sep How Would You Have Applied Massachusetts Law in the Lindsay Clancy Trial?This opinion piece is written by a law professor who is asking readers to imagine they were jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial and apply Massachusetts state laws regarding insanity defenses. According to the standard instructions for Massachusetts, if evidence of a mental disease or defect is raised, the prosecution must disprove it beyond a reasonable doubt. In this case, the defense claimed that Clancy suffered…Reason
  • 5 Sep Judge lectures Lindsay Clancy jury on reasonable doubt, tells them to keep deliberatingThe judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial has instructed a deadlocked jury, which is deliberating for a sixth day, to continue discussing reasonable doubt without external influence or discussion of the case. The jury, which has twice informed the judge that they are unable to reach a verdict, was reminded by Judge Sullivan to follow his previous instructions on the matter. Clancy's lawyer had sought to remove one juror…CBC
  • 5 Sep Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband Patrick reveals his agony over mistrial after stepping out in NYC with new wife during deliberationsPatrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy who faces charges for strangling their three children, has released a statement through his attorney expressing gratitude for the court and jurors after the mistrial was declared. The loss of their children is "something from which he will never recover," according to Patrick's lawyer David Meier. The trial collapsed on Friday afternoon in Plymouth, Massachusetts, after…Daily Mail
  • 5 Sep Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy children’s murder caseA judge in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a US mother accused of murdering her three children, declared a mistrial after jurors were unable to come to a unanimous decision on a verdict. No specific numbers or details about the voting breakdown are provided. The trial's outcome leaves uncertainty over what will happen next in the case.Al Jazeera
  • 5 Sep Trump breaks silence on Lindsay Clancy after murder trial collapsed: 'She did a horrible, horrible thing'Former US President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of Lindsay Clancy's actions after a mistrial was declared in her murder trial. He stated that she "did a horrible, horrible thing" by killing her three young children and predicted that there will be consequences for her actions. The trial, which began in January 2023, ended in a hung jury with jurors unable to agree on a verdict despite over 37 hours of…Daily Mail
  • 5 Sep Lindsay Clancy prosecutor snaps at protesters and press moments after killer mom's murder trial collapsed... as woman standing right behind him makes her thoughts VERY clearPlymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz was confronted by protesters outside court after the Lindsay Clancy murder trial collapsed into a mistrial. The trial had lasted five weeks with a 12-person jury deliberating for over 37 hours, but ultimately failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Cruz attempted to address the media, but was heckled by a woman who shouted "You only cared when the kids were dead - why didn't…Daily Mail
  • 5 Sep Lindsay Clancy trial puts spotlight on defense attorney, prosecutorsThe mistrial of Lindsay Clancy's murder case has put a spotlight on the three attorneys involved: Kevin Reddington, who defended Clancy, and prosecutors Jennifer Sprague and Shanan Buckingham. Reddington, a private practice attorney from Brockton, represented Clancy in court alongside his son Patrick, while Sprague and Buckingham argued that Clancy is criminally responsible for her children's deaths. The trial has…ABC News (US)
  • 5 Sep Lindsay Clancy murder case ends in mistrial
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  • 5 Sep After Lindsay Clancy mistrial, what happens next?Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended in a mistrial after a 12-person jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on her guilt. The trial had been ongoing for seven days and the jury reported being deadlocked with one holdout juror. As a result of the mistrial, Clancy will remain in custody at Tewksbury State Hospital, where she has been held since 2023, under psychiatric care. Plymouth County District Attorney…CBS News
  • 4 Sep Key moments in the Lindsay Clancy case: the 911 call, mental health care, mistrialA mistrial has been declared in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a 36-year-old Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three young children. Jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Clancy was criminally responsible for the killings, which occurred after she had developed postpartum psychosis following childbirth. The case has highlighted issues around maternal mental health, with numerous witnesses…Toronto Star
  • 4 Sep Key moments in the Lindsay Clancy case: the 911 call, mental health care, mistrialA former husband's emotional testimony is highlighted in a murder trial where Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three young children. Key moments from the trial include her ex-husband Patrick Clancy making an anguished 911 call after finding his wife and children, with prosecutors arguing she deliberately got rid of him to commit the crime. The trial has drawn attention to issues around maternal mental health…The Independent
  • 4 Sep Republicans denounce Lindsay Clancy mistrial: ‘Victims deserved far, far better’Prominent Republicans have criticized a Massachusetts jury's mistrial in the case against Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three young children but claimed she was in a state of psychosis. Eleven of 12 jurors found her not guilty by reason of insanity, with one juror holding out for a unanimous verdict. The trial, which lasted seven days, has sparked debate over mental health and accountability, with some…Washington Examiner
  • 4 Sep Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after a jury of nearly 40 hours of deliberations failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Judge William Sullivan will determine next steps on September 29, and prosecutors may choose to retry Clancy or drop the case. According to analysts, the prosecution could opt for plea negotiations, potentially reducing charges from first-degree murder to lesser…ABC News (US)
  • 4 Sep Lindsay Clancy jurors offered counseling to address ‘mental burden’ of traumatic trialAfter a mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, each juror was offered counseling services through Massachusetts' juror counseling program. The jurors had listened to an emergency call and reviewed gruesome autopsy photos of the three children Clancy strangled during the six-week trial, and spent nearly seven days deliberating. According to academic studies, up to half of all jurors experience trial…The Independent
  • 4 Sep Lindsay Clancy: five key moments from ‘America’s saddest murder trial’The trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three young children, has featured testimony from key figures including her ex-husband Patrick Clancy and a chaplain who met with her after the killings. According to Patrick Clancy, his wife expressed suicidal thoughts in December 2022 and had previously mentioned having thoughts of hurting their children or them falling ill. After killing her children…The Guardian
  • 4 Sep The Lindsay Clancy case has been declared a mistrial. Here’s what to knowA judge has declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of strangling her three children to death in January 2023 at their home south of Boston. The jury deadlocked after nearly six weeks of deliberation and seven days of deciding whether Ms. Clancy was criminally responsible for the killings amid conflicting testimony about her post-pregnancy mental health. Prosecutors argue that Ms…The Globe and Mail
  • 4 Sep What happens next after Lindsay Clancy judge declares mistrialA judge in Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial after seven days of deliberation due to a deadlocked jury with one holdout juror. The prosecution will now decide whether to retry the case, offer a plea deal, or drop charges. According to Boston defense attorney Brad Bailey, prosecutors have options and may choose not to retry the case if they believe there is little chance of a different outcome. A…The Independent
  • 4 Sep With jury deadlocked, judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder caseLindsay Clancy, 36, is facing charges for murdering her three young children in Duxbury, Massachusetts in 2023. After six days of deliberation, the jury became deadlocked with one juror dissenting from the other 11, and a mistrial was declared by Judge William Sullivan. The key issue in the case is whether Clancy's severe postpartum psychosis at the time of the murders should exempt her from criminal liability. The…NPR
  • 4 Sep What happens next after mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder caseA judge in Plymouth Superior Court declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after a jury deadlocked 11-1 after seven days of deliberations. The prosecution now has three options: retrying the case, offering a plea deal, or abandoning the prosecution. If prosecutors decide to retry the case, they may modify the charges from first-degree murder to second-degree murder, which could be easier to prove…Washington Examiner
  • 4 Sep I’m a Psychiatrist. Here’s What the Lindsay Clancy Jury Should Have Found.A psychiatrist and Yale lecturer, Dr. Sally Satel, weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury after 21 days of testimony and 7 days of deliberation. The jury was unable to decide whether Clancy, who strangled her three young children in January 2023, is guilty of murder or not criminally responsible by reason of insanity. Dr. Satel, who believes Clancy's actions were driven…The Free Press
  • 4 Sep The Lindsay Clancy Trial Was Never Going To Answer the Question Everyone Was AskingLindsay Clancy, a 36-year-old Massachusetts woman, is on trial for killing her three children after admitting to the crime. The jury deadlocked, unable to determine whether she was suffering from postpartum psychosis or simply severely anxious and depressed. The defense argued that Clancy's severe mental illness rendered her temporarily incapable of appreciating the wrongfulness of her act, while the prosecution…Reason
  • 4 Sep Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings caseLindsay Clancy's murder trial has ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. A judge declared the mistrial on the seventh day of deliberations, allowing prosecutors to retry Clancy for killing her three young children. The case drew intense public interest and attention to maternal mental health issues. Prosecutors must now decide whether to put Clancy on trial again or drop the charges.South China Morning Post
  • 4 Sep Will Lindsay Clancy be retried? How and when it could happen
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  • 4 Sep How the Lindsay Clancy murder case arrived at a mistrialA mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after 41 days of deliberation by a jury, leaving unanswered whether Clancy was legally responsible for the deaths of her three young children. The key number mentioned is 41, referring to the duration of the trial. This article takes an explanatory angle, providing context on how the case reached a hung jury and mistrial.CBS News
  • 4 Sep How vote breakdown of Clancy jury will influence legal strategy in potential retrial
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  • 4 Sep Don’t Celebrate Lindsay ClancyThe Lindsay Clancy trial has ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury after 11 jurors voted for acquittal. Clancy, who killed her three children and attempted to kill herself in 2023, was charged with first-degree murder but the focus of the case shifted from guilt to whether she was responsible due to psychosis or deliberate intent. A single juror's dissent led to a mistrial, allowing the prosecution to retry the…Persuasion
  • 4 Sep Watch: Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial, thanks jury for service
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  • 4 Sep Lindsay Clancy jury resumes seventh day of deliberations after courtroom clash over holdout jurorThe jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, has resumed deliberations for a seventh day after a holdout juror led to a heated exchange between the judge and Clancy's defense attorney. The holdout juror has refused to apply the law of reasonable doubt, according to a note sent to the judge. Judge William Sullivan has ruled against questioning the juror…The Independent
  • 4 Sep Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial resumes deliberations after disputeA deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has resumed deliberations after a dispute over reasonable doubt instructions, with one juror reportedly refusing to follow the court's guidelines. The foreperson delivered a note to the judge on Thursday saying that a single juror would not comply with the instructions. Judge William Sullivan has rejected a request from Clancy's attorney to remove the juror and instead…The Guardian
  • 4 Sep Lindsay Clancy judge gives defense one hour to file stay before mistrial declaredA judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder trial gave her defense one hour to file an emergency appeal for a stay before declaring a mistrial. The jury, which spent seven days deliberating, has reached its third deadlock on whether Clancy was in her right mind or experiencing psychosis at the time of the crime. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington has until 12:30 pm to file the motion. The trial is being held at…Washington Examiner
  • 4 Sep Judge says he must declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial over killing her childrenA judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three young children, after the jury deadlocked. The trial has been ongoing for nearly six weeks and has raised questions about how postpartum mental health is treated in the US. According to testimony, Clancy had struggled with her mental health after giving birth to her third child and was prescribed multiple…The Straits Times
  • 4 Sep Judge indicates mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial, then one hour delay approvedPlymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan indicated that the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial on Friday due to jury deadlock. The 12 jurors had deliberated for over 36 hours, with two previous reports of being deadlocked, and were split 11-1 at one point. The defense requested and was granted a one-hour delay to file an emergency motion to the state's Supreme Judicial Court, putting the…CBS News
  • 4 Sep Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge declares mistrial after emergency request deniedA lawyer for Patrick Clancy issues a statement on behalf of his client after Judge Sullivan declares a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy trial. The judge's decision comes after an emergency request was denied. The key detail from the statement is that Patrick Clancy will have to relive the "tragedy" again through another trial, which he describes as "extraordinarily painful". The statement expresses gratitude for the…ABC News (US)
  • 4 Sep Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocked againA mistrial has been declared in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children. After a week of deliberations, the 12-person jury remained deadlocked with 11 jurors voting for conviction and one against. The judge declared a mistrial after defense attorney Kevin Reddington requested an emergency stay to question a juror who allegedly displayed bias and refused to…The Guardian
  • 4 Sep Lindsay Clancy's lawyer sends message to holdout juror who blocked not guilty verdict: Live updatesLindsay Clancy's defense lawyer Kevin Reddington expressed disappointment and frustration towards a single holdout juror who blocked a not guilty verdict in her murder trial. The jury of 12 was deadlocked after deliberating for almost 38 hours, with only one juror unable to agree on the verdict. The judge declared a mistrial, which means Clancy will remain at Tewksbury State Hospital until any potential retrial…Daily Mail
  • 4 Sep Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case after jury fails to reach unanimous verdict – as it happenedA mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after the jury, consisting of 9 women and 3 men, failed to reach a unanimous verdict despite 38 hours of deliberation. The judge thanked the jury for their efforts but set a status hearing for September 29 as the prosecution weighs whether to pursue a retrial. Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney attributed the mistrial to a single holdout juror and claimed he…The Guardian
  • 4 Sep Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy case after last-minute defense Hail Mary is deniedA mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, whose defense attorney filed an emergency appeal with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. The jury had previously informed Judge William Sullivan that they were unable to reach a unanimous decision after seven days of deliberation. The prosecution must now decide whether to retry the case, offer a plea deal, or drop the charges. If retried…The Independent
  • 4 Sep Judge says he’ll declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury cannot reach a verdictJudge William Sullivan plans to declare a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three young children in 2023, after jurors stated for a third time they couldn't reach a unanimous verdict. This marks the seventh day of deliberations and comes after the judge rejected a request from Clancy's lawyer to question one juror individually about their understanding of reasonable doubt…Global News
  • 4 Sep Judge to declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial after jury hopelessly deadlocked, defense granted hour to appealA Massachusetts judge will declare a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of strangling her three young children to death in 2023. The jury has been deadlocked for the third time after nearly six weeks of deliberation. A verdict could not be reached on whether Clancy was criminally responsible or if she should be found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility due to mental illness…NBC News
  • 4 Sep Clancy trial ends in hung jury after attorney's attempt to avoid mistrial failsLindsay Clancy's murder trial ended in a hung jury after 36 hours of deliberation. The jury of nine women and three men could not reach a verdict on charges of first-degree murder for killing her three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, aged 5, 3, and 8 months respectively. A mistrial was declared by the judge, allowing prosecutors to re-try Clancy if they choose to do so. Clancy's attorney had attempted to remove…CBS News
  • 4 Sep Lindsay Clancy calls mistrial, then grants defense one hour stay for appealLindsay Clancy's lawyer has requested a stay of execution after a mistrial was declared in her murder trial, with the judge granting a one-hour extension for an appeal. The key detail is that this decision was made on Friday. The article reports on the development in Lindsay Clancy's case without taking a specific angle or opinion, presenting it as a breaking news story.Fox News
  • 4 Sep Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial after emergency appeal deniedJudge William Sullivan declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial on Friday after an emergency appeal by the defense was denied. The jury had been deliberating for seven days and was unable to reach a unanimous decision, having stated three times that they were deadlocked. A second trial is possible, but the prosecution has not made any immediate decisions about next steps. This mistrial brings to a close…CBC
  • 3 Sep Is the Lindsay Clancy Murder Case on the Verge of a Mistrial?
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  • 3 Sep Deadlocked jury in case of U.S. mother who killed her kids ends 5th day of deliberations with no verdictLindsay Clancy, a former nurse from Massachusetts, is on trial for killing her three young children in 2023, and after five days of deliberations, the jury remains deadlocked with no verdict. The jurors are split over whether Clancy was criminally responsible for her actions, with her attorney arguing that postpartum psychosis led to the killings. Judge William Sullivan told the jurors not to abandon their own…CBC
  • 3 Sep Lindsay Clancy supporter arrested outside court, and other dramatic moments from the murder trialA 56-year-old woman, Dawn Light, has been arrested outside the Plymouth District Courthouse on charges of intimidating a witness or juror in connection with Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three children in 2023 using exercise bands while suffering from bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis. The trial has sparked debates about maternal mental health and generated intense public…CBC
  • 31 Aug The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trialLindsay Clancy's murder trial has been ongoing for five weeks, with a jury of 12 members deliberating on her guilt. The key issue in the case is whether Clancy's postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings negates her criminal responsibility. Under Massachusetts law, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that Clancy was criminally responsible when she killed her three children, while the defense…BBC
  • 31 Aug The Law Is Inadequate to Judge Lindsay ClancyA legal analysis piece argues that the law is inadequate to judge Lindsay Clancy's case due to Massachusetts' unique jurisdiction. The key issue lies in the state's law regarding insanity defenses, which requires the prosecution to prove the defendant's sanity beyond a reasonable doubt, rather than the defendant proving their own insanity. This setup makes it likely for jurors to come out with an incorrect verdict…The Free Press
  • 28 Aug Why Lindsay Clancy, on trial for the deaths of her 3 children, has so many supportersOutside the Massachusetts courtroom where Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of her three children, supporters gathered again, mostly women dressed in pink, echoing a message that new mothers need help and are often dismissed when they express concerns about their mental health. The defense argues that Clancy's bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis made her criminally irresponsible for the killings…CBC
  • 27 Aug Final witness in Lindsay Clancy trial says he doesn’t believe she heard a voice during killingsDr Gregory Saathoff, an FBI psychiatrist, testified in court that Lindsay Clancy knew right from wrong when she killed her three young children. Clancy has claimed that she heard a voice ordering her to kill the children, but Saathoff does not believe this account. He pointed out that Clancy was able to carry out the killings and her own attempted suicide "methodically and alike" without any direction or plan…The Guardian
  • 27 Aug Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ends, closing arguments set for ThursdayProsecutors have rested their case against Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her children, after calling 85 witnesses over the course of the trial. The trial will now move on to closing arguments, which are set for Thursday. The jury will be able to consider three possible verdicts: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, or manslaughter. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington has admitted…CBS News
  • 27 Aug Did the Lindsay Clancy Trial Need to Happen?The article reports on the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who has been accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, with many arguing that the prosecution's decision to go to trial was unnecessary. According to forensic psychologist Leslie Dobson, prosecutors should have offered a plea agreement and civil commitment instead of pushing for a murder trial. The article notes that due to postpartum psychosis…Mother Jones
  • 27 Aug Five weeks, 80 witnesses and one agonizing question as Lindsay Clancy trial nears verdictThe trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three young children in January 2023, is nearing its end as closing arguments are set for Thursday at Plymouth Superior Court in Massachusetts. The case centers on Clancy's mental health at the time, with prosecutors arguing she planned and understood the wrongfulness of her actions, while her defense team claims she was experiencing postpartum psychosis and…The Independent

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