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A defense attorney seeks a formal investigation into a juror after a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case; motions circulate, and testimony from psychologists during the trial highlighted Clancy’s severe mental health struggles in the months leading to the killings, which occurred shortly after her release from a psychiatric hospital less than three weeks earlier; the district attorney declined to comment on the motions.
Michael Desronvil, the holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial who triggered a mistrial by refusing to convict, posted unseen photos of his newborn daughter as an online fundraiser for his security, legal fees and lost work surpassed $350,000. Desronvil’s attorney says he’s faced death threats and moved to an undisclosed secure location, and he suspects he’s been targeted partly for being Black and Republican. Clancy, 36, has admitted to killing her three children amid postpartum psychosis, with prosecutors arguing the killings were calculated; a mistrial has been declared and a new trial is likely to follow.
The holdout juror’s brother tells The Post that religion did not influence the verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, with the juror ultimately finding Clancy guilty after weighing the evidence. The case had previously produced a mistrial when one juror refused to convict by insanity. The juror has a history of domestic-violence allegations and a restraining order, and his family has faced intense harassment as media attention continued.
A juror in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial said the panel treated the case as a chance to 'make it better for other women,' a reasoning a legal analyst calls problematic because juries are meant to apply the law, not influence policy. The trial ended in a mistrial with an 11-1 deadlock on criminal responsibility, amid questions about outside influences and whether the holdout juror (the only Black juror) was shown all evidence in dispute. The case centers on postpartum psychosis as a possible defense for the 2023 killings of Clancy’s three children; prosecutors and defense attorneys are pursuing motions following the hung jury.
A lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial acknowledged doubts about the prosecution but could not accept not guilty by lack of criminal responsibility, underscoring broad skepticism of the insanity defense and the difficulties of persuading juries, even as Massachusetts law frames the burden of proof; a retrial is possible and the case continues to fuel debate about mental illness and accountability.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered asylum to the unnamed holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial amid harassment concerns after reports of a past domestic-violence charge and a restraining order; the trial ended in a mistrial after seven days of deadlocked deliberations, with the holdout expressing reasonable doubt but not agreeing to acquit, and Clancy’s attorney signaling a double-jeopardy challenge. Juror details and the screening process surrounding arrests or court orders have drawn renewed scrutiny in the wake of the mistrial.
A juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial says the lone holdout who prevented an acquittal fixated on the amount of blood found in Clancy’s bedroom in her Massachusetts home, despite expert explanations about blood spatter. The holdout’s reluctance to discuss his reasoning and his breaks during deliberations contributed to an 11-1 hung jury and mistrial, as fellow jurors described disagreements over how blood evidence connected to the case. Clancy, who is charged with strangling her three children before attempting suicide, remains awaiting a new trial.
Juror Nick Dargie says a holdout in Lindsay Clancy’s trial scrolled his phone, couldn’t back up his stance with evidence, and even appeared to mimic Clancy strangling her children. Dargie voted not guilty by reason of insanity, noting the holdout’s lack of engagement helped produce a mistrial. He also referenced the Massachusetts burden of proof for criminal responsibility and suggested retrial could yield a different outcome, though the DA has not announced next steps.
A juror in Lindsay Clancy’s 2023 murder trial described the lone holdout who prevented a verdict after more than 38 hours of deliberations, noting he refused to engage and even mimicked the killings by tying an exercise band around an empty water bottle; the foreman sent a note to the judge and a mistrial was declared. Some jurors later said the group likely would have found Clancy not guilty by lack of criminal responsibility, while the defense argued psychosis and the prosecution argued against it. Prosecutors must decide whether to retry, with a hearing scheduled for Sept. 29.
One juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial reportedly posted online support for Karen Read in a 'Free Karen Read' Facebook group, as the jury deadlocked and a mistrial was declared.
A lone juror who insisted on reasonable doubt prevented a unanimous verdict, blocking an acquittal in Lindsay Clancy’s case and prompting a mistrial over her criminal responsibility for killing her three children. The foreperson said the holdout would not vote not guilty by reason of insanity, despite others’ attempts to persuade him, and fellow jurors described him as arrogant. Clancy could face another trial, or, if convicted, life in prison; if acquitted, she could be committed for a mental-health evaluation.
A juror who held out on Lindsay Clancy's murder trial described another juror as arrogant as the panel failed to reach a verdict; the judge reread the reasonable-doubt instructions and urged further deliberation. Clancy’s lawyers had suggested she might have been acquitted if not for the stubborn holdout, with potential outcomes including a retrial or a mental-health evaluation if convicted. Jurors painted a picture of Clancy as a loving mother whose mental health deteriorated after childbirth, noting the emotional impact of the 911 call heard during deliberations.
Three jurors told NBC10 Boston that the panel leaned toward not guilty by lack of criminal responsibility, but a single holdout refused to accept the insanity defense and admitted he had reasonable doubt, keeping the jury deadlocked and prompting a mistrial after hours of deliberations. The case concerns Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who killed her three children in 2023; the defense argued postpartum psychosis. With the mistrial, Clancy’s fate remains unresolved.
Boston Herald columnist Howie Carr lauds the lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy’s Plymouth triple-murder trial for standing up to mobs and refusing to acquit the defendant, arguing he should be named Man of the Year and criticizing the defense.
A juror in the viral Afroman defamation trial says the cops’ complaints were trivial and their demands excessive, arguing the raid was a mistake that spurred the musician’s songs; Foreman maintains the lawsuit arose from the officers’ error. The piece also touches on Canada’s Eurovision 2027 participation and includes other music-industry notes, including Clive Davis’s obituary and Fruit Bats’ new album and tour.