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Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case

9/9/2026

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Reddington Requests Pardon

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked President Donald Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after a mistrial.
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial on Sept. 4 after a 12-person jury failed to reach unanimity.
The jury split 11-1 in favor of a not-guilty verdict citing postpartum psychosis.
Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz will soon decide whether to retry Clancy or offer a plea deal.

Summary

Musgrove Fund Rises

The Musgrove Family GoFundMe has raised over $1.2 million.
After the September 4 mistrial, the campaign’s goal was increased to $3 million.
More than 35,600 donors contributed to the fund as of September 8.
Governor Maura Healey said she cannot issue a pardon without an existing conviction.
Legal scholars note only the Massachusetts governor, not the president, can pardon state offenses.

History

Historical Context

After assuming the presidency in August 1974, Gerald Ford issued Proclamation 4311 on September 8, 1974, granting Richard Nixon a full pardon—a move that plunged his approval from 71 % to 50 % and sparked a lasting debate over presidential clemency. The controversy echoes today as Donald Trump faces calls to pardon Lindsay Clancy, highlighting the enduring tension between federal pardon power and political accountability.

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Reddington Requests Pardon

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked President Donald Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after a mistrial.
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial on Sept. 4 after a 12-person jury failed to reach unanimity.
The jury split 11-1 in favor of a not-guilty verdict citing postpartum psychosis.
Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz will soon decide whether to retry Clancy or offer a plea deal.

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