Lindsay Clancy Defense Plans New Motion to Dismiss Charges After Mistrial, Report Says

PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney says he plans to file a new motion seeking dismissal of the charges against her after several jurors spoke publicly about deliberations that ended in a mistrial, according to Fox News and other media reports.

Clancy was tried in connection with the January 2023 deaths of her three children, 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan, at the family’s home in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

The trial focused heavily on whether Clancy was criminally responsible for her actions at the time of the children’s deaths. Her defense argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and was not criminally responsible.

After approximately a week of deliberations, jurors remained unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial after the jury reported multiple times that it was deadlocked.

According to Fox News, the final split among the 12 jurors was reportedly 11-1.

Several jurors have since spoken publicly about what happened during deliberations.

Some jurors criticized the lone holdout and described disagreements over whether Clancy was criminally responsible. Other jurors have offered additional context about the disagreements within the jury room.

Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, told CBS Mornings that he plans to file another motion seeking dismissal of the charges on double jeopardy grounds following the jurors’ public statements.

Any such motion would need to be considered and decided by the court. The defense announcing plans to seek dismissal does not mean the charges have been dismissed.

The mistrial also does not amount to an acquittal or conviction. Prosecutors could potentially pursue another trial unless a court ruling prevents them from doing so.

The case has received widespread attention because of the deaths of the three children and the defense’s argument concerning Clancy’s mental condition at the time.

Judge Sullivan impounded the jury list following the trial amid concerns about juror privacy and safety.

As the case moves forward following the mistrial, attention will now turn to the defense’s expected motion and whether prosecutors pursue another trial.

NCN will continue monitoring court developments in the Lindsay Clancy case.