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Judge Declares Mistrial After 11-1 Jury Split

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Sullivan Declares Mistrial

U.S. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial after an 11-1 jury split.
The lone holdout, a Black juror, voted to convict Clancy of first-degree murder.
Eleven jurors found Clancy not criminally responsible for the children’s deaths.
Holdout’s brother said his vote was based on evidence, not religion, pleasing some and displeasing others.

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DeSantis Offers Asylum

Judge William Sullivan extended the juror-name impoundment order indefinitely, citing safety risks.
A hearing on the dismissal motion is scheduled for Sept. 29 at Plymouth Superior Court.
The holdout juror is Michael P. Desronvil, 48, of Bridgewater.
A GiveSendGo fundraiser raised $84,750 for Desronvil’s security, lawyers, and lost work.
Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida would provide asylum to the juror if harassed.

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Trump Denies Pardon

President Donald Trump said he cannot grant a pardon because the case is a state matter.
Trump described the situation as “very sad” with “no winner” regardless of outcome.
On September 8, defense lawyer Kevin Reddington asked Trump to consider a pardon for Clancy on Good Morning America.
Trump said any resolution must be negotiated between the defense and Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz.

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Sullivan Declares Mistrial

U.S. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial after an 11-1 jury split.
The lone holdout, a Black juror, voted to convict Clancy of first-degree murder.
Eleven jurors found Clancy not criminally responsible for the children’s deaths.
Holdout’s brother said his vote was based on evidence, not religion, pleasing some and displeasing others.

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