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