From The Boston Globe · · 1m
Judge Denies Clancy’s Evidentiary Hearing Request
Judge blocks Lindsay Clancy from questioning holdout juror after mistrial.
In brief
Judge blocks Lindsay Clancy from questioning holdout juror after mistrial. Judge William F. Sullivan denied Lindsay Clancy’s request to question the holdout juror who caused a mistrial in her murder trial. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Judge denies evidentiary hearing
Judge William F. Sullivan denied Lindsay Clancy’s request for an evidentiary hearing to question the lone holdout juror who caused a mistrial.
Juror’s role in mistrial
The one juror who pushed for Clancy’s conviction would not agree to acquit her by reason of insanity despite admitting doubts about her guilt.
Reddington’s requests
Reddington sought to question the juror about prior criminal justice involvement, cellphone use during deliberations, and court records related to his criminal history.
Judge’s reasoning
Sullivan stated post-trial information cannot challenge whether the mistrial was justified, and further inquiry into juror’s impartiality is inappropriate.
Next steps
Clancy’s motion to dismiss the three murder charges on double-jeopardy grounds will be argued at a Nov. 2 hearing.
What matters most
Judge William F. Sullivan denied Lindsay Clancy’s request to question the holdout juror who caused a mistrial in her murder trial.
