Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer has asked a judge to investigate a juror, Michael Desronvil, who was the only one to vote for her conviction in the deaths of her children. The lawyer claims Desronvil may have broken rules by using a cellphone during jury talks and not telling the whole truth 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 accused of murder in the deaths of her three young children.
- The jury could not reach a unanimous decision, leading to a mistrial on September 4.
- Eleven jurors believed Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis and not criminally responsible.
- Juror Michael Desronvil was the only one who voted to convict Clancy.
- Clancy’s attorney wants the court to investigate if Desronvil used a cellphone during jury deliberations, which is against state rules.
- Desronvil denies any wrongdoing and says his guilty vote was based on evidence.
- Desronvil’s personal background, including legal and financial issues, has been revealed publicly since the trial.
- Clancy remains in a psychiatric hospital, and prosecutors have not decided if they will retry her.
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