Defense Attorney Fires Back at Holdout Juror’s Lawyer as Lindsay Clancy Post-Trial Feud Escalates
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Defense attorney Kevin Reddington has pushed back against accusations from Edward Paltzik, the lawyer representing the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.
The exchange follows Paltzik’s recent comments labeling Reddington’s post-trial motions as “Looney Tunes” and a “full-frontal attack on the U.S. Constitution.” In response, Reddington criticized Paltzik’s media appearances, telling Fox News Digital that Paltzik should focus on courtroom advocacy rather than “mouthing off for the media.”
Key Highlights of the Dispute
- Reddington Defends Post-Trial Motions: Reddington maintained that all defense filings are legitimate, sound, and aimed at properly representing Clancy. He rejected the label of “lone holdout,” calling the juror an “obstructionist.”
- Paltzik Stands Firm: Representing juror Michael Desronvil, Paltzik stated he will not back down from calling Clancy a “demon” or calling for her execution. He argued that investigating a juror post-trial crosses ethical boundaries and undermines the Sixth Amendment.
- Reddington’s Counter: Dismissing Paltzik’s media remarks, Reddington advised him to “shut up,” while humorously noting he needed a pop-culture reference explained to him before recognizing it as a jab.
Trial Stalemate and Defense Strategy
The feud comes in the wake of a Sept. 4 mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan after a week of deliberations ended in a deadlock.
- The Jury Split: Desronvil believed Clancy was guilty of murder in the strangling deaths of her three young children—Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months). The other 11 jurors supported a verdict of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, agreeing with defense arguments that Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis.
- Motion for Juror Inquiry: Reddington’s motion requests a “limited inquiry” into Desronvil, including background information, potential criminal history, phone records, and courthouse surveillance footage.
- Double Jeopardy Motion: Co-counsel Martin Weinberg filed a separate motion requesting the charges be dismissed on double jeopardy grounds. Weinberg argues the court erred by declaring a mistrial without investigating reports that the holdout juror refused to follow judicial instructions regarding reasonable doubt.
Clancy is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on the defense motions, where prosecutors may also address whether they intend to seek a retrial.
