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Lindsay Clancy jurors on holdout juror: 'He was very arrogant'

Lindsay Clancy jurors on holdout juror: 'He was very arrogant'

The jurors, including the foreperson, shared more about the holdout who prevented Lindsay Clancy from being found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Lindsay Clancy Juror Says Lone Holdout ‘Admitted He Had Reasonable Doubt’

Lindsay Clancy Juror Says Lone Holdout ‘Admitted He Had Reasonable Doubt’

The Massachusetts mother's murder trial for the deaths of her three children ended in a mistrial last week
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Lone Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy Trial Failed to Provide Evidence for His Vote, Leading to Mistrial

Lone Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy Trial Failed to Provide Evidence for His Vote, Leading to Mistrial

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three young children, ended in a mistrial after a lone holdout juror refused to change his vote, despite admitting to reasonable doubt. According to fellow jurors Nick Dargie and Roni Carlson (the foreperson), this juror did not provide any evidence or witness testimony to support his stance that Clancy was guilty. The jury was split 11-1 in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity, aligning with the defense's argument of postpartum psychosis. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial after 38 hours of deliberations and multiple notes from the jury indicating a deadlock. Clancy remains in a state-run psychiatric facility, with her next hearing scheduled for September 29.
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Three jurors in Lindsay Clancy's US murder trial point fingers at holdout after mistrial

Three jurors in Lindsay Clancy's US murder trial point fingers at holdout after mistrial

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Three jurors from Lindsay Clancy's murder trial expressed frustration during a TV interview that a single holdout juror had prevented them from reaching a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity for killing her three young children in 2023.
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Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Asks Trump to ‘Consider’ Pardon After Mistrial

Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Asks Trump to ‘Consider’ Pardon After Mistrial

Kevin Reddington also spoke about the possibility of reaching a plea deal with prosecutors that's "acceptable to both sides"
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GA congressman calls for limits to insanity pleas amid Clancy trial

GA congressman calls for limits to insanity pleas amid Clancy trial

North Georgia Congressman Clay Fuller called for federal limits on guilty by insanity pleas as Lindsay Clancy faces a long, public trial.
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Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial in Massachusetts murder case

Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial in Massachusetts murder case

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother whose murder trial ended in a mistrial last week, asked President Donald Trump on Tuesday to pardon her, despite the fact that the case was prosecuted under state law.
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Amanda Hirsch apologizes for 'inappropriate' Lindsay Clancy Polymarket post

Amanda Hirsch apologizes for 'inappropriate' Lindsay Clancy Polymarket post

Podcaster Amanda Hirsch apologized after facing backlash for posting Polymarket sponsored content tied to the Lindsay Clancy trial.
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Megyn Kelly Criticizes George Stephanopoulos for Not Challenging Lindsay Clancy Lawyer's Pardon Request

Megyn Kelly Criticizes George Stephanopoulos for Not Challenging Lindsay Clancy Lawyer's Pardon Request

Megyn Kelly has criticized ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos for his interview with Kevin Reddington, the attorney for Lindsay Clancy. During an appearance on 'Good Morning America,' Reddington directly appealed to President Trump to pardon his client, who is charged under state law with killing her three children. Kelly expressed incredulity that Stephanopoulos concluded the interview without challenging Reddington on this request. She highlighted that a U.S. President cannot issue a pardon for state-level crimes, making Reddington's appeal legally impossible. Kelly questioned why Stephanopoulos did not ask a follow-up question to clarify this fundamental legal point, suggesting it left viewers confused. Clancy's triple-murder trial recently ended in a mistrial after the jury deadlocked.
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Menendez brothers convicted in parents' killings granted early parole hearing

Menendez brothers convicted in parents' killings granted early parole hearing

Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in the gruesome shotgun murder of their parents, have been granted a parole hearing set for March 2027.
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Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial in Massachusetts murder case

Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial in Massachusetts murder case

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother whose murder trial ended in a mistrial last week, asked President Donald Trump on Tuesday to pardon her, despite the fact that the case was prosecuted under state law.
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California Parole Board Advances Menendez Brothers' Parole Hearing to March 2027

California Parole Board Advances Menendez Brothers' Parole Hearing to March 2027

The California Parole Board has tentatively moved up the parole suitability hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez to March 2027, a change from the previously scheduled August 2028. This decision means the board will assess whether the brothers are suitable for eventual release, though it does not guarantee their freedom. According to People magazine, a family spokesperson confirmed the date change, while ABC News noted the hearing remains tentative. The board's evaluation will consider the inmates' conduct, their progress during incarceration, and California's parole decision criteria. The Menendez family expressed gratitude for the accelerated process, viewing it as recognition of the brothers' efforts, but acknowledged it does not predetermine the outcome of the evaluation. The brothers were initially sentenced to two consecutive life terms without parole in 1996 for the murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. In May 2025, their sentence was modified to 50 years to life, allowing them to seek par...