Boston, MA – A judge in Plymouth County scheduled a hearing for Nov. 16 to address the next steps in the high‑profile murder case of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of killing her three children in 2023. The hearing follows a mistrial declared after a jury deadlocked, with an 11‑1 split favoring acquittal.
Defense pushes for dismissal
Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, urged Judge William Sullivan to either dismiss the charges on double‑jeopardy grounds or move quickly toward a new trial. Reddington argued that the judge should have removed the lone juror who voted for conviction and allowed deliberations to continue, a claim the court has not yet ruled on.
Prosecutors prepared for a possible retrial
Prosecutors indicated they intend to retry Clancy, though they have not decided whether to pursue the same murder charges or a reduced charge that might be more acceptable to a jury. They acknowledge Clancy’s mental‑health issues but maintain she acted deliberately and understood her actions were wrong.
Juror controversy fuels legal debate
Reddington also targeted juror Michael Desronvil, accusing him of providing false information on his questionnaire and using a cell phone during deliberations. Judge Sullivan reminded counsel that juror names are sealed to protect them from harassment, and warned against further public identification.
Desronvil, who maintains his innocence, told the media he was certain of Clancy’s guilt, though other jurors disagreed. His attorney, Heather O’Connor, disputed the allegations of improper phone use, noting that jurors were allowed to keep their phones and no evidence showed misuse.
Potential gag order discussed
Prosecutors requested a gag order to prevent influencing any future jury, while Clancy’s lawyers argued such an order would infringe on constitutional free‑speech rights. The judge has not yet ruled on the request.
The next hearing on Nov. 16 could set the timetable for a retrial, which Sullivan suggested might begin in March if the case proceeds.
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