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Prosecutors Still Weigh Retrial After Clancy Mistrial

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Judge William Sullivan scheduled a status hearing for Lindsay Clancy after the September 4 mistrial.
The 12-member jury deadlocked 11-1, with juror Michael Desronvil refusing to find Clancy not criminally responsible.
District Attorney Timothy Cruz said his office is reviewing the case and has not decided on a retrial.
A further hearing is set for November 2 to consider pending motions and any future trial schedule.

History

Historical Context

John Gotti’s 1994 federal murder trial ended in a 10-2 hung jury, echoing earlier juror splits in his cases. After a 1986-87 acquittal and a 1992 conviction secured after only fourteen hours of deliberation, prosecutors noted a 75 percent lower conviction rate for organized-crime trials. The pattern highlights the difficulty of securing verdicts against high-profile Mafia leaders.

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Story summary

Judge William Sullivan scheduled a status hearing for Lindsay Clancy after the September 4 mistrial.
The 12-member jury deadlocked 11-1, with juror Michael Desronvil refusing to find Clancy not criminally responsible.
District Attorney Timothy Cruz said his office is reviewing the case and has not decided on a retrial.
A further hearing is set for November 2 to consider pending motions and any future trial schedule.

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