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Trump Can’t Pardon Lindsay Clancy After Mistrial

9/9/2026

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Reddington Seeks Trump Pardon

U.S. defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked President Donald Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after a mistrial.
Judge William Sullivan declared mistrial on Sept. 4, 2026 after an 11-1 deadlock.
Clancy, 36, faces state first-degree murder charges for killing three children, claiming postpartum psychosis.
Federal law limits presidential pardons to federal offenses, so Trump cannot pardon her state case.

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Cooper Fights Defamation

Attorney Howard Cooper announced a legal response to the online defamation campaign targeting Patrick Clancy.
Cooper said minor celebrities and influencers are spreading false claims that Clancy was involved in children’s deaths.
Cooper warned the campaign has generated real-life threats to Clancy’s reputation, livelihood, and safety.
Cooper reported that law enforcement has been notified and appropriate measures will be pursued to hold perpetrators accountable.

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Reddington Seeks Trump Pardon

U.S. defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked President Donald Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after a mistrial.
Judge William Sullivan declared mistrial on Sept. 4, 2026 after an 11-1 deadlock.
Clancy, 36, faces state first-degree murder charges for killing three children, claiming postpartum psychosis.
Federal law limits presidential pardons to federal offenses, so Trump cannot pardon her state case.

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