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Clancy's lawyer seeks mistrial over juror holdout
Clancy's defense claims juror's actions violated double jeopardy rules.
In brief
Clancy's defense claims juror's actions violated double jeopardy rules. Lindsay Clancy's defense argues a juror's holdout during trial violated double jeopardy protections, seeking mistrial and review of juror's phone records. Originally reported by ABC7 Chicago.
Lindsay Clancy trial
Defense attorneys filed motion to dismiss murder charges.
Double jeopardy claim
Attorneys argue mistrial violates constitutional rights.
Holdout juror
Juror Michael Desronvil refused to follow deliberations.
Juror's statement
Desronvil said he had no doubts about Clancy's guilt.
“I didn't have any doubts”
Phone records request
Reddington asked court to review juror's phone records.
Double jeopardy motion
Defense claims juror's actions extinguished viable alternative to mistrial.
Mistrial outcome
Trial ended in mistrial after jurors failed to agree.
Next steps
Court to review records before Sept 29 decision.
What to remember
Lindsay Clancy's defense argues a juror's holdout during trial violated double jeopardy protections, seeking mistrial and review of juror's phone records.
