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Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial faced domestic violence allegation, but charge dismissed, records show
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial was accused of domestic violence in 2021, involving an incident where he allegedly assaulted his wife, but the charge was later dismissed.
- Legal experts note that the key issue is whether the juror lied on his jury questionnaire, which could be criminal if done intentionally, though an arrest alone does not disqualify jury service.
- The juror's questionnaire and details remain sealed, and any inquiry into potential misrepresentations would require a formal court investigation.
- The trial ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury, with most jurors favoring a verdict of not criminally responsible based on Clancy's mental illness; the state has yet to decide on a retrial.
- The next court hearing is scheduled for September 29 at Plymouth Superior Court, with no official statement yet from the District Attorney about retrying Clancy.
