The lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial was accused of domestic violence in September 2021, according to records from the Brockton, Massachusetts, Police Department. Police reports indicate that a 911 call was placed by the juror’s 13-year-old nephew following an argument between his aunt and uncle. According to the document, the unnamed juror allegedly grabbed his wife by the throat and threw her into a dresser. He was subsequently charged with one count of domestic violence assault and battery and pleaded not guilty. Court records show that the criminal charge was later dismissed. CBS News reached out to the juror and his family members for comment, but has not received a response. The media outlet is withholding his name because the court has not yet released the official jury list. CBS News Legal Analyst Caroline Polisi explained that the core issue is whether the juror provided false information on his juror questionnaire. Polisi stated that the test is whether purposeful misrepresentations were made during the jury selection process, noting that committing such an act is a crime, though an arrest itself does not automatically disqualify someone from jury service. Because juror questionnaires remain sealed as part of the official court record, Polisi noted it is unlikely anyone will discover if misrepresentations occurred without an official court-sanctioned inquiry. Regarding the impact on the case, Polisi stated that while this type of issue could typically undermine a guilty verdict, a mistrial has already been declared, leaving the future effect uncertain. Clancy previously admitted to killing her three children, but the jury remained divided over whether she should be held criminally responsible. The defense attorney and several jurors indicated that the panel was split 11 to 1 in favor of finding her not criminally responsible due to evidence of mental illness. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on September 4 after the jury reported being deadlocked three times. District Attorney Timothy Cruz has not yet announced whether the state will pursue a retrial. The next court hearing is scheduled for September 29 at Plymouth Superior Court.
Source: cbsnews.com
