Lindsay Clancy's push to probe holdout juror hits snag before pivotal retrial hearing
Lindsay Clancy returns to court in person as her defense pushes a double jeopardy motion and seeks to investigate holdout juror Michael Desronvil.
TL;DR
- Lindsay Clancy is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on a double jeopardy motion.
- A motion filed by Clancy's defense to investigate the lone holdout juror, Michael Desronvil, has been adjourned.
- The adjournment of the investigation motion was agreed upon by both the defense and prosecutors to allow Desronvil's legal team adequate time to review materials.
- The holdout juror's attorney stated that both the DA and Clancy's defense consented to the adjournment of the motion to investigate Michael Desronvil.
- The defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, called the adjournment a matter of professional courtesy and stated the motion remains active.
- The legal standard for a second trial, 'manifest necessity,' is discussed in relation to the case.
- The defense is seeking records related to the holdout juror, accusing him of being an 'obstructionist'.