# Lindsay Clancy Juror Retains Trump Lawyer

> Lindsay Clancy's holdout juror taps former Trump lawyer to fight back after being 'dragged through the mud'.
- Title: Lindsay Clancy Juror Retains Trump Lawyer · Fox News
- Summary: Lindsay Clancy's holdout juror taps former Trump lawyer to fight back after being 'dragged through the mud'. Lindsay Clancy's lone holdout juror retained a…
- Keywords: lindsay clancy, michael p desronvil, edward paltzik, president donald trump, mistrial, seattle, nfl, jury system, lindsay clancy case, former trump lawyer, holdout juror, clancy murder trial
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/us/clancy-holdout-juror-taps-former-trump-lawyer-fight-back-hes-dragged-through-mud-attorney
- Author: Adam Sabes
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lindsay clancy, michael p desronvil, edward paltzik, president donald trump, mistrial, seattle, nfl, jury system, lindsay clancy case, former trump lawyer, holdout juror, clancy murder trial
## Lindsay Clancy's holdout juror
The lone juror who refused to join the other 11 jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has retained a lawyer.
## Former Trump lawyer represents juror
Edward Paltzik, who previously represented President Donald Trump in lawsuits against The New York Times and CBS, now defends the holdout juror.
## Juror's statement on Clancy case
Michael P. Desronvil said he had no doubts about Clancy's guilt based on physical evidence, key witnesses, and the prosecution's case.

> I didn't have any doubts. As I tried to explain different possible theories during deliberation, I kept getting cut off as if I had doubts based on the evidence present
## Clancy's murder case details
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faced three counts of first-degree murder for killing her three children in January 2023.
## Mistrial declared
Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial Sept. 4 after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict, splitting the panel 11-1.
## Juror's defense strategy
Desronvil plans to focus on his health, safety, and well-being while awaiting a decision on whether to retry Clancy's case.
## Legal expert warns of risks
Mark Astor, a former prosecutor, warned that the juror's exposure threatens the 'sacred arena' of the jury system.
## Clancy's next court date
Lindsay Clancy is due back in court Sept. 29 for a status hearing to determine the case's future.
## Key takeaway

Lindsay Clancy's lone holdout juror retained a former Trump lawyer to challenge the mistrial after prosecutors claimed he was 'dragged through the mud' by the legal system.