Lindsay Clancy update: Holdout juror says he may be ‘targeted’ over conservative Republican views
Holdout juror Michael P. Desronvil says he stood by his guilty view, while questions remain over backlash, his safety and Clancy’s next court step.
Holdout juror Michael P. Desronvil in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial claims he may be targeted due to his Black Republican and conservative political views. Desronvil, 48, maintained his stance during deliberations, stating he had no doubts about the prosecution's case and evidence. He was part of a jury that could not reach a unanimous decision after seven days, resulting in a mistrial on September 4.
Clancy, accused of killing her three children in 2023, claimed postpartum psychosis as her defense. Her defense argued she was not criminally responsible, while prosecutors maintained she was aware of her actions. Desronvil's lawyer, Edward Paltzik, described him as an "American Hero and Champion of Justice" and supports former President Donald Trump.
Paltzik also revealed Desronvil is currently staying at an undisclosed secure location in Northern New England. The New York Post reported that YouTuber Ray Marcel suggested Desronvil's race and political views may have made him a target, but these claims have not been independently verified. Clancy is scheduled to return to court on September 29, and prosecutors have not yet decided if they will seek a new trial.
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