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Lindsay Clancy’s defense laywer asks judge to investigate lone juror

Lindsay Clancy’s defense laywer asks judge to investigate lone juror

Also reported by PBS NewsHour

Summary

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers have asked a judge to investigate a juror who was the only one voting to convict her in the murder trial of her three children. The juror may have used a cellphone during jury talks and may not have been truthful when questioned before and during the trial. The judge declared a mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict.

Key Facts

  • Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three children.
  • The jury was split 11 to 1, with only one juror wanting to convict her.
  • The juror, Michael Desronvil, sided with prosecutors who said Clancy knew what she was doing.
  • Clancy’s lawyers want the judge to check if Desronvil used his cellphone during jury talks, which is against state rules.
  • The lawyers also said Desronvil might not have been truthful in his juror questionnaire and answers to the judge.
  • The judge called a mistrial on September 4 because the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous decision.
  • Clancy’s lawyers also asked the judge to dismiss the case instead of having a new trial.
  • Prosecutors have not said if they will try Clancy again. Clancy is in a psychiatric hospital while the case is ongoing.
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