Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone

September 22, 2026

Massachusetts defense attorney Kevin Reddington has filed a motion requesting judicial investigation into a juror's phone records and jury selection questionnaire responses following the mistrial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three young children. The case ended without a verdict when juror Michael Desronvil was the sole holdout against finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity, with other jurors claiming he had expressed reasonable doubt during deliberations but refused to acquit. Reddington wants the court to examine Desronvil's mobile phone usage during deliberation periods and verify the truthfulness of his jury selection answers, while also seeking dismissal of charges against Clancy.

Who is affected

Lindsay Clancy (defendant accused of murdering her three children)
Michael Desronvil (the juror being investigated)
Kevin Reddington (Clancy's defense attorney)
The 11 other jurors who voted to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity
Patrick Clancy (Clancy's ex-husband and father of the deceased children)
The three deceased children: Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months)
Edward Paltzik (attorney representing Desronvil)
Prosecutors in the case

What action is being taken

Reddington has asked the court to examine "Juror Doe's" phone calls and texts made during deliberation times
Reddington has asked the court to examine the truthfulness of the juror's answers during jury selection and questionnaire responses
Reddington has filed a separate motion asking for the case against Clancy to be dismissed
Desronvil has hired attorney Edward Paltzik to represent him

Why it matters

This case has significant implications for the integrity of jury deliberations and the rights of jurors to vote their conscience without facing investigation or harassment. The defense's investigation into a dissenting juror raises constitutional concerns about the Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial and could potentially deter future jurors from fulfilling their civic duty if they fear reprisals for holding minority positions. Additionally, the case involves serious charges of maternal filicide with an insanity defense based on postpartum psychosis, making the outcome important for how the legal system handles mental health defenses in such cases.

What's next

Prosecutors have yet to say whether they will retry Lindsay Clancy. The court must decide on Reddington's motions to investigate the juror and dismiss the case against Clancy.

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