Explosive Claims Emerge: Lindsay Clancy Jury Allegedly Kept Cell Phones During Deliberations

PLYMOUTH MA-New controversy surrounds the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial following shocking allegations that jurors had unrestricted access to their cell phones throughout the seven days of deliberations.

The claims were brought to light by NewsNation correspondent Brian Entin, who interviewed Ray Marcel—the designated spokesperson for Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror who prevented a unanimous verdict.

Key Takeaways

• Unrestricted Access Claims: Marcel alleged that nearly all jurors kept their cell phones on them during deliberations, stating that the devices were never collected or locked away.
• Social Media and Web Activity: According to the spokesperson, some jurors were allegedly browsing the web and even posting on social media while deliberating the case.
• Defense Scrutiny: Defense attorney Kevin Reddington previously filed a motion requesting a formal court inquiry and phone records check specifically targeting Desronvil’s alleged device usage.
• Pushback from the Holdout Juror: Desronvil’s legal team has criticized the defense for singling him out, arguing that if the court investigates phone usage, it should examine records across the entire jury panel.

Background

The high-stakes trial ended in a mistrial after 11 jurors concluded that Clancy was not criminally responsible for the January 2023 strangulation of her three children due to severe postpartum psychosis. Desronvil stood alone as the lone holdout, maintaining his stance that Clancy was fully aware of her actions.

If proven true, jurors using mobile devices, communicating externally, or conducting independent internet research during deliberations could present severe legal grounds impacting future court proceedings or any upcoming retrial.

“It wasn’t like they took their phones away and locked them away,” Marcel told Entin regarding the environment inside the deliberation room. “There were jury members… that were posting on social media allegedly while deliberations were going on.”

Neither the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office nor the presiding judge has formally commented on the latest defense motions or the growing jury conduct controversy.