Attorney to Seek Dismissal of Lindsay Clancy Murder Case on Double Jeopardy Grounds
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer announced plans to file a motion to dismiss the murder charges after a mistrial, arguing the lack of manifest necessity and double jeopardy.
Attorney Kevin Reddington said he will file a motion on Sept. 29 to have the murder case against Lindsay Clancy dismissed on double-jeopardy grounds. He argued that the judge did not demonstrate a "manifest necessity" to declare a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, with the panel split 11-1.
Clancy faces charges in the deaths of her three children. Her defense maintains she was not criminally responsible because of postpartum psychosis and medication, while prosecutors contend she knowingly planned the killings.
Legal analyst Caroline Polisi described the dismissal request as significant but noted it is a long-shot, explaining that a mistrial typically allows prosecutors to pursue a new trial. She said Reddington will argue that Judge William Sullivan should have examined the holdout juror's conduct more closely.
Prosecutors have not indicated whether they will seek a retrial. Reddington also mentioned he has asked President Donald Trump to consider a pardon, though the case involves state charges and no response has been received.