The attorney representing Lindsay Clancy, Kevin Reddington, has asked President Donald Trump to consider pardoning his client after her murder trial ended in a mistrial following a deadlocked jury.
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Clancy, 36, is facing three murder charges over the January 2023 deaths of her three children — 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and infant son Callan — at the family’s home in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
Her trial ended in a mistrial on September 4 after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following more than a week of deliberations. The case remains unresolved, and prosecutors could decide to pursue another trial.
Speaking during an interview with Good Morning America on Tuesday, Reddington said he is hopeful that the defense and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz can reach an agreement regarding the case.
He also made a direct appeal to Trump, saying:
“Mr. President, I would hope that you would consider this young lady and the person she is, what she’s been through, and consider a pardon”
Reddington’s request comes after Trump previously commented on the case when the mistrial was declared. The president said he had been following the trial and described Clancy’s actions as “horrible,” while suggesting that the case could ultimately result in imprisonment or treatment in a mental health facility.
Much of Clancy’s trial focused on whether she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings. Her defense argued that the condition left her unable to understand the wrongfulness of her actions, while prosecutors disputed the defense’s position and argued that she was criminally responsible.
The jury ultimately failed to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in the mistrial.
Reddington has since indicated that he is willing to negotiate with the district attorney rather than necessarily proceed directly to another trial. He said he hopes both sides can find an agreement that would be acceptable to them.
However, there is an important legal issue surrounding the request for a presidential pardon. Clancy’s charges are under Massachusetts state law, rather than federal law, meaning the U.S. president does not have the normal constitutional authority to pardon her for those state offenses. Reddington nevertheless said he was seeking Trump’s help because of the president’s influence.
The case is expected to return to court, with the next hearing scheduled for September 29 as prosecutors consider their options following the mistrial.