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Judge Declares Mistrial in Clancy Murder Trial

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  • U.S. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on Sept. 4.
  • Defense attorney Kevin Reddington filed an inquiry motion challenging juror Michael Desronvil’s background.
  • Juror Michael Desronvil testified that Clancy killed her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months.
  • Eleven jurors voted not guilty by reason of mental disease, citing postpartum psychosis.
  • Defense lawyer Martin Weinberg argued the mistrial should trigger dismissal on double-jeopardy grounds.