Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial in Massachusetts murder case - Reuters

A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, a 36‑year‑old former nurse from Massachusetts, formally asked President Donald Trump on Tuesday to grant her a pardon. The request was made after the murder trial of Clancy ended in a mistrial last week.

Clancy has been charged with the 2023 killings of three children – Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, an 8‑month‑old infant. The case was prosecuted under Massachusetts state law, and the alleged crimes occurred in the state’s jurisdiction.

During the trial, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, with an 11‑to‑1 split on whether Clancy was criminally responsible for the deaths. The deadlock led the presiding judge to declare a mistrial, leaving the case unresolved.

Kevin Reddington, Clancy’s attorney, spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday, explaining that he would be seeking a presidential pardon. Reddington said the pardon request was intended to secure Clancy’s release while the legal process continues.

The request for a federal pardon is notable because the charges stem from a state prosecution, and no indication has been given that any state authority has endorsed or opposed the pardon effort.