Lindsay Clancy’s Lone Juror Had WHAT in His Past?!

Lindsay Clancy's lone holdout juror became the focus of defense motions after eleven other jurors were ready to find her not criminally responsible. The case ended in a mistrial, but the courtroom conflict moved straight to the juror himself.

Kevin Reddington sought a judicial investigation into Michael Desronvil's answers during jury selection and allegations that he used a phone during deliberations. Reporting exposed a dismissed domestic violence charge, a restraining order, and financial difficulties. The defense wanted the court to investigate whether those matters should have been disclosed. A past allegation, however, is not proof of misconduct during jury service. Desronvil says he was convinced of Clancy's criminal responsibility. The jury foreperson says he acknowledged doubt while refusing to change his position.

Judge William Sullivan had already declined to remove the juror before declaring a September 4 mistrial. On October 21, Sullivan denied the request to hold an evidentiary hearing or obtain the sought-after records, ruling that later-discovered information could not undo the legal basis for declaring the mistrial.

The separate double-jeopardy argument remains alive. Clancy's lawyers say the court had alternatives to a mistrial and should dismiss the charges rather than expose her to another trial. Arguments are set for November 2, while District Attorney Tim Cruz has not announced whether his office will retry the case.

Clancy has pleaded not guilty. Her defense attributed her actions to postpartum psychosis; the prosecution contended she knew right from wrong. We examine how the breakdown of one jury became a fight over the boundaries of advocacy, judicial review, and the privacy of people summoned to decide someone else's fate.

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