Lindsay Clancy's attorney requests investigation into holdout juror, asks judge to dismiss criminal case
Updated on: September 21, 2026 / 9:58 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Lindsay Clancy's lawyers want a judge to investigate a juror's conduct, including alleged cellphone use during deliberations.
- They are also requesting the dismissal of the criminal case, citing double jeopardy rights.
- A mistrial was declared after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict, with 11 jurors leaning towards acquittal due to suspected postpartum psychosis.
- The defense claims the holdout juror's alleged refusal to follow instructions on reasonable doubt warranted replacement, not a mistrial.
- Clancy's ex-husband expressed a desire for a compassionate approach to such tragedies, emphasizing accountability while acknowledging suffering.