Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is now appealing directly to former President Donald Trump for help regarding her case.
This comes after Judge William Sullivan from the Plymouth Superior Court in Massachusetts declared a mistrial on Friday because the jury could not reach a unanimous decision about her criminal responsibility for the tragic deaths of her three children. While defense attorney Kevin Reddington acknowledged that Clancy did strangle her children, he maintained that her actions were driven by postpartum psychosis and being overmedicated, rather than any malicious intent.
“Mr. President, I would hope that you would consider this young lady, the type of person she is, what she’s been through,” Reddington expressed.
The case has drawn significant media attention, and even caught President Trump’s eye. He described Clancy’s actions as “horrible” and implied that there would be consequences, hinting that her future could involve a mental institution or prison.
Throughout the trial, Reddington portrayed Clancy as a devoted mother who loved her children. He also mentioned her concerns about women’s rights, suggesting that women often face societal marginalization.
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz has yet to announce whether he will pursue another trial against Clancy.
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On a recent appearance on “Good Morning America“, Reddington hinted at the possibility of negotiating a plea deal, saying, “I’m willing to listen to Tim. I’ve known Tim for 30 years. He’s a very hard-charging prosecutor…” He expressed hope that the evidence from the trial might lead to a mutually acceptable resolution.
Furthermore, he reiterated his plea for Trump to consider granting a pardon to Clancy, stating, “I would hope that you would consider this young lady, the type of person she is, what she’s been through.”
However, there’s uncertainty regarding how Trump could potentially pardon Clancy, given that Massachusetts, not the federal government, is handling her charges. If Cruz opts to retry the case or pursue a plea agreement, any pardoning authority would reside with the governor of Massachusetts, not the President.
Efforts to reach the White House and the office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey for comments were made, but responses were not provided.
