Clancy’s Lawyer Begs Trump in Stunning Plea

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer went on national television and asked President Trump to pardon her—after a state mistrial.

Story Snapshot

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington made a direct public plea to President Trump for a pardon on Good Morning America.
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial after a deadlocked jury in Clancy’s murder case.
A presidential pardon does not reach state crimes; that power rests with governors and state boards.
A mistrial is not an acquittal and not a conviction; prosecutors can retry the case.

What Happened, Plain and Simple

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington spoke on Good Morning America and asked President Trump to consider a pardon for Lindsay Clancy. He framed the appeal around her hardships and the mistrial outcome. His on-air request came days after a Massachusetts judge declared the jury deadlocked and ended the trial without a verdict. National and local outlets amplified the moment, which turned a routine post-trial scrum into a direct appeal to the White House.

Lindsay Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington making an appeal to Trump: "Mr. President, I would hope that you would consider, this young lady, the type of person she is, what she's been through, and consider a pardon." pic.twitter.com/dk2zO03XHv

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The trial focused on the deaths of Clancy’s three children, with Clancy pleading not guilty to three murder charges. The jury could not agree on guilt. The judge then declared a mistrial. That means this trial ended with no verdict, and the case can be tried again. It does not clear Clancy, and it does not convict her. The file stays open unless prosecutors decide to drop it or negotiate a resolution.

Why The Pardon Ask Collides With The Law

The Constitution gives the President the power to pardon offenses against the United States. That means federal crimes. It does not cover violations of state law. The United States Department of Justice, which handles clemency requests, states this limit in plain terms. If a crime is charged under state law in a state court, only state clemency—usually from a governor or state board—can reach it.

Legal sources from the American Bar Association and the Congressional Research Service reach the same bottom line: a presidential pardon cannot wipe a state case. Federalism draws that line. Governors cannot pardon federal crimes, and presidents cannot pardon state crimes. No serious authority treats this as a gray area. That is why public pleas for federal pardons in state cases function more as pressure than as a remedy.

What A Mistrial Really Means For The Next Move

A mistrial often gets misread as a statement about guilt or innocence. It is neither. It only says the jury did not agree. Prosecutors can retry the case, seek a plea, or reassess charges. Defense teams may push for a dismissal or a favorable deal, citing the deadlock. Judges watch for fairness and speed as both sides reset. The legal posture returns to pre-verdict mode, with evidence, motions, and negotiations back on the table.

Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after deadlocked jury

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, has appealed to President Donald Trump to consider a pardon for his client following a mistrial in her murder trial last week.

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Reddington’s public plea hints at a parallel strategy: shape public opinion while the legal gears turn. That approach is common in high-profile cases that blend mental health claims, tragic facts, and fierce community views. A televised ask to President Trump lands with impact, but the legal doorway for relief at the federal level is shut in a state homicide case. If mercy is the aim, the proper lane is state clemency, not the Oval Office.

How Conservative Common Sense Reads This

Rules matter most when feelings run hot. The Constitution draws a bright line between federal and state power. That balance keeps Washington from overruling local juries and judges. Families demand justice, and due process protects everyone. A direct ask to President Trump grabs headlines, but it cannot fix a state prosecution. The honest path is the hard path: charge decisions by the district attorney, a fair retrial if pursued, or state clemency in rare cases that truly warrant it.