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Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In

Sep 9, 2026 · 25m

Summary

This episode covers the mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother charged with killing her three children. The jury deadlocked after 36 hours, leading to a mistrial despite a last-minute appeal by defense attorney Kevin Reddington. The discussion includes interviews with a juror, DA Tim Cruz, and Reddington, who controversially requested a pardon from President Trump. The segment also addresses the intense public reaction and the legal options for a potential retrial.

Topics discussed

Sponsorships: Squarespace and DSW Content warning and mistrial declaration Hung jury and defense appeal to Supreme Court Case background: Lindsay Clancy and charges Introduction of guest reporter Christina Rex Courtroom reactions to the mistrial Juror interview: Deliberation process and holdout Juror perspective: Impact of 911 call and duty Patrick Clancy's statement and legal threats Defense attorney's response to online scrutiny The emergency appeal and 'hail mary' moment Sponsorships: Mercury and Wayfair Possible outcomes and defense stance on plea DA Tim Cruz's comments and prosecution stance Defense request for pardon and Trump's involvement Public reaction: Supporters and outside conflicts Sponsorships: Nissan and Bob's Discount Furniture Challenges of finding a fair jury for retrial Personal impact on reporters and the victims Closing remarks and mental health resources Sponsorships: Matic and Indeed
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