Lindsay Clancy Case: Trump Pardon Plea Hurdled by Federal Limitations

Lindsay Clancy’s defense lawyer urged President Trump to pardon her, citing her character and postpartum mental health, while Trump commented on the mistrial and possible retrial. A pardon would apply only to federal cases, not the state case, leaving the Massachusetts proceedings unresolved. The mistrial sets up a potential retrial with a Sept. 29 pretrial date, and both sides face questions about deals, jury selection, and the impact of media coverage. The case continues to spotlight perinatal mental health and postpartum psychosis.