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Patrick Clancy Forgives Lindsay Clancy After Child Death Trial

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 9:56 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Patrick Clancy publicly forgave ex-wife Lindsay Clancy for killing their three children.
A jury deadlocked on September 4, 2026, leading a judge to declare a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s case.
He disclosed suicidal thoughts and said he didn’t expect to reach his 35th birthday.
He moved to New York City, married fertility doctor Rachel Danis in April 2026, and plans a new family.

History

Historical Context

President Bill Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act on September 13 1994, allocating $1.6 billion for shelters, prosecution and the new Office on Violence Against Women. The law’s bipartisan reauthorizations—most recently in 2022—have expanded protections to LGBTQ and Native American victims, while the 2000 United States v. Morrison decision trimmed its civil-remedy provision. The 2026 Clancy case revives public debate over VAWA’s survivor-focused framework.

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Story summary

Patrick Clancy publicly forgave ex-wife Lindsay Clancy for killing their three children.
A jury deadlocked on September 4, 2026, leading a judge to declare a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s case.
He disclosed suicidal thoughts and said he didn’t expect to reach his 35th birthday.
He moved to New York City, married fertility doctor Rachel Danis in April 2026, and plans a new family.

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