Lindsay Clancy is back in court Tuesday for the first time since her triple-murder trial ended in a mistrial, with Judge William Sullivan expected to hear arguments that could determine what happens next in the case.
The state could pursue a retrial on the same first-degree murder charges, seek lesser charges, such as second-degree murder or manslaughter, or negotiate a plea deal, which could include psychiatric confinement rather than prison for Clancy. If prosecutors pursue certain lesser charges, Clancy could potentially waive her right to a jury and opt for a bench trial, meaning Sullivan would decide the case. Prosecutors could also ultimately decide not to retry her at all.
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Sullivan declared a mistrial on September 4 after the jury deadlocked 11-1 following roughly 38 hours of deliberations. According to notes from the jury foreperson, 11 jurors were prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility, while a single juror disagreed. That juror, who has been identified as Michael P. Desronvil, has become a focus of Clancy defense attorney Kevin Reddington.
Clancy’s defense team is seeking dismissal on double-jeopardy grounds, arguing that Su...