The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has captivated the media over the last several weeks. This past Friday (September 4), Clancy's murder trial was declared a mistrial. The jury remained hung after days of deliberation. They could not come to a consensus decision. Even after presiding Judge William Sullivan told them to continue deliberating on two different occasions.
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Clancy's Lawyer Pleads For Pardon From Trump
In the aftermath of the mistrial, Clancy's attorney Kevin Redding appeared on ABC's flagship morning program "Good Morning America." During his appearance on the show on Tuesday (September 8), Redding pleaded with United States President Donald Trump to grant her a pardon.
"I'd like to say that perhaps Donald Trump, who felt compelled to speak out on this case. Mr. President, I would hope that you would consider this young lady. The type of person she is, what she has been through, and consider a pardon," Reddington said on Tuesday (via NBC News).
Clancy was charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the January 2023, deaths of her three young children in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Her defense team argued that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis. A rare and severe mental illness triggered by the stress, sleep deprivation, and hormonal changes following the birth of her third child. The case has left America divided on whether Clancy is a murderer or a victim.
Trump Called Clancy's Actions 'Horrible'
Trump was previously asked what his stance on the case was. And he described Clancy's actions as "horrible."
"Look, she did a horrible, horrible thing. Can't be worse," Trump said of Clancy. "But you'll find out what the price to pay is. There'll be a price. It's going to be a mental institution or jail or something, but I guess they're going to go through another trial. It's too bad."
Clancy remains held in state custody at a secure psychiatric hospital under her existing first-degree murder charges. Judge Sullivan scheduled a status hearing for September 29, where the prosecution is expected to announce its decision on how to proceed.
