Trump breaks silence on Lindsay Clancy's attorney's plea for pardon after mistrial

PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS: President Donald Trump has responded to Kevin Reddington’s repeated pleas for intervention in Lindsay Clancy’s case after her murder trial ended in a mistrial.

Speaking to reporters, the 80-year-old said he has no power to pardon Clancy because she faces state charges, but said he hopes prosecutors can “work something out” to avoid another trial.

“It’s a very sad situation. I certainly heard that, but look, it’s very sad. There is no winner there. There’s no win no matter what you do. Three children are dead,” Trump said.

Trump responds to Kevin Reddington’s pardon request

Reddington first appealed to Trump during an appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ last week.

He acknowledged that the president could not directly pardon Clancy but asked him to consider her circumstances.

“Mr President, I hope that you would consider this young lady, the type of person she is, what she’s been through, and consider a pardon,” Reddington said.

Days later, he made another appeal on CBS Boston, saying, “I think any type of help that we can get is helpful.”

Reddington also argued that Trump had considerable influence even though the case was not federal.

“If President Trump feels that this is a case that warrants that type of intervention from the executive branch, if you will - even though, legally, it’s not a federal case - he certainly has an awful lot of clout,” he said.

Trump called Reddington a “very good attorney” and appeared to suggest that prosecutors could reach a plea agreement with Clancy.

“I hope they can work something out. That’s something they have to work out,” he said.

Lindsay Clancy mistrial leaves possibility of another trial

Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial at Plymouth Superior Court on September 4 after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision despite deliberating for more than 37 hours following five-and-a-half weeks of evidence.

According to notes from the jury forewoman, one holdout juror insisted Clancy was guilty, while the other 11 voted for not guilty by reason of insanity.

The holdout juror reportedly acknowledged having reasonable doubt about Clancy’s mental competency but refused to apply that doubt to the vote.

Trump had already reacted to the mistrial, saying it was “a shame” and a “horrible tragedy.”

“I think the judge has said it’s going to be a mistrial, so there’s going to be another trial,” he said.

Trump also said Clancy had done a “horrible, horrible thing” and that there would be a “price to pay,” whether that meant a mental institution or jail.

Kevin Reddington open to deal with prosecutors

Reddington has also said he is willing to discuss a deal with Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz so Clancy would not have to face another trial.

“I’m willing to listen to Tim. I’ve known Tim for 30 years. I hope, however, after this trial, that he would revisit that issue and we could work something out that will be acceptable for both sides,” Reddington said.

Clancy’s defense admitted during the trial that she killed her three children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and eight-month-old Callan, but argued she was not legally responsible on the grounds of insanity.

Clancy said she had been overmedicated while suffering from postpartum depression and that the combination of drugs she was prescribed caused psychosis.

Massachusetts Gov Maura Healey has the power to pardon Clancy but has not said whether she would do so.