{
  "id": 8602547,
  "title": "Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial hires high-profile counsel following mistrial controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/holdout-juror-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-hires-high-profile-counsel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T04:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-909141"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Desronvil, the sole juror who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy in the murder of her three children, has enlisted high-profile attorney Edward Paltzik to defend him following a contentious mistrial. Desronvil's decision to seek legal representation came after he was criticized for his vote and faced backlash from jurors and the media. Paltzik, a former prosecutor, has represented high-profile clients including former President Donald Trump. The mistrial, which occurred in Plymouth, Massachusetts, sparked nationwide debate and led to intense scrutiny of Desronvil, including allegations of domestic violence and financial troubles. Desronvil maintains his belief in Clancy's guilt, stating that he was repeatedly cut off during deliberations and felt the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence.",
  "summary": "\"I didn't have any doubts. As I tried to explain different possible theories during deliberation, I kept getting cut off as if I had doubts based on the evidence present,\" Desronvil told NewsNation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Holdout juror Michael Desronvil hires Edward Paltzik for defense.",
    "Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial sparked nationwide debate.",
    "Desronvil maintains belief in Clancy's guilt despite allegations."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The holdout juror's decision to hire high-profile counsel signals a defensive posture against intense public and media scrutiny, suggesting he anticipates further backlash and potential repercussions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}