PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Defense attorney Kevin Reddington and Massachusetts prosecutors have agreed to postpone a motion seeking an investigation into the lone holdout juror whose position led to a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, Reddington’s attorney, Edward Paltzik, told Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany on Monday.
The agreement still requires approval from Judge William Sullivan, who has not yet ruled on whether to grant the delay.
The postponement was sought after the juror’s attorney told the parties he lacks access to impounded information needed to prepare a response.
“The DA and Reddington consent to adjourn the motion to investigate Michael,” Paltzik said. “If Judge Sullivan signs an order today, much of it could be adjourned. Either way, a status conference is still likely. But the motion about Michael is likely not on tomorrow.”
Michael P. Desronvil, left, the lone holdout juror who forced a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, has retained an attorney who once represented President Donald Trump. Clancy, right, faced three counts of first-degree murder in the strangling deaths of her three children. (Facebook/Brittany K and Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool)
Clancy is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Tuesday for a status conference, her first hearing since jurors deadlocked on Sept. 4 and the trial ended in a mistrial.
“We have our local counsel showing up either way,” Paltzik said. “It’s important to note that all of this is subject to the Judge’s discretion.”
The hearing had been expected to address Reddington’s request for an inquiry into holdout juror Michael Desronvil, along with a double jeopardy motion asking the court to dismiss the charges rather than schedule a retrial.
Michael P. Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which ended in a mistrial. (Fugitive TV)
Prosecutors are also expected to provide an update on their plans in the case.
Reddington had asked the court to investigate Desronvil, the only one of the 12 jurors who continued to maintain that Clancy was guilty of murdering her three children by strangulation: Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months.
Callan, left, Dawson and Cora Clancy. The three children were killed at their Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023. (Lindsay Marie Clancy/Facebook)
The other 11 jurors concluded that Clancy should be found not guilty by reason of mental defect or disease. Reddington had presented an insanity defense, arguing that she experienced postpartum psychosis.
Paltzik also raised questions about why Reddington did not challenge Desronvil as a potential juror during the selection process.
Because the jury included 12 members and four alternates, Reddington had 16 strikes available to remove potential jurors before the trial began.
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