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Judge Allows Clancy Holdout Juror Records Inquiry

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Desronvil Juror Records

U.S. defense attorney Kevin Reddington filed a motion to obtain the holdout juror’s questionnaire and phone metadata.
Judge William Sullivan granted the limited inquiry and ordered the juror’s questionnaire and related records impounded.
Holdout juror Michael P. Desronvil said he had no doubts about Clancy’s guilt before being cut off.
CBS News reported Desronvil faced a dismissed 2021 domestic-violence assault charge, with a status hearing set for Sept. 29.

Summary

Clancy Forgives Ex-wife

Patrick Clancy forgave his ex-wife Lindsay during a 60 Minutes interview aired September 21.
He described lingering suicidal thoughts and a panic attack while testifying at the trial.
He and Dr. Rachel Danis married in April and plan to start a family.
Lindsay filed a civil suit alleging medical negligence.
Patrick pursued a wrongful-death claim against the providers.

History

Historical Context

After the 1995 murder trial of former NFL star O.J. Simpson, presided by Judge Lance Ito, the jury delivered a not-guilty verdict on October 3 after three hours of deliberation. The case, featuring 126 witnesses and intense media focus, remains a reference point for debates over media influence on juries in high-profile prosecutions.

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Desronvil Juror Records

U.S. defense attorney Kevin Reddington filed a motion to obtain the holdout juror’s questionnaire and phone metadata.
Judge William Sullivan granted the limited inquiry and ordered the juror’s questionnaire and related records impounded.
Holdout juror Michael P. Desronvil said he had no doubts about Clancy’s guilt before being cut off.
CBS News reported Desronvil faced a dismissed 2021 domestic-violence assault charge, with a status hearing set for Sept. 29.

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