Clancy's Lawyer Seeks Pardon as Trial Ends in Mistrial

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In Short: Lindsay Clancy's attorney hopes for a pardon from President Trump after her trial ended in a hung jury.

Lindsay Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, expressed hope for an agreement between the defense and the district attorney following the mistrial in Clancy's trial last week.

Reddington also appealed to President Trump to consider a pardon, stating, 'Look, she did a horrible, horrible thing. Can't be worse.

Clancy's trial, which lasted five weeks, ended in a mistrial, and she faced state offenses including three counts of first-degree murder, though she was not convicted.

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When it comes to the prospect of beginning a retrial for Clancy, Reddington said he hopes he and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz are able to come to an agreement.
The president has broad authority to issue pardons and commutations, but the power is strictly limited to federal offenses.
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