Lindsay Clancy's lawyer hopes for deal with prosecutors after mistrial
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict regarding her mental state. Her defense attorney is seeking a plea deal with prosecutors and has requested a pardon from President Trump, though legal experts note the President lacks authority over state-level charges.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complex intersection of mental health, criminal law, and the limitations of executive clemency in state-level prosecutions.
Image source, Getty Images By Brandon Drenon Published 8 September 2026, 15:40 BST Updated 31 minutes ago The lawyer for the Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her three children said he hoped to reach an agreement with prosecutors, after the case ended in a mistrial on Friday.
Kevin Reddington said he was upset that a lone member of the jury clung to the belief that Lindsay Clancy was guilty, even though the juror was said to have had doubt.
To find Clancy guilty, jurors needed to be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that she intentionally killed her children - Cora, Dawson and Callan - and was not experiencing a psychotic break.
Reddington made the comments during an interview with ABC's Good Morning America on Tuesday, where he also appealed to President Donald Trump to pardon Clancy.
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