Lindsay Clancy mistrial holdout juror gives first TV interview, denies reasonable doubt
Michael Desronvil, the lone juror who voted to convict Lindsay Clancy before a mistrial, told Fox News he had "a lot of evidence" and no reasonable doubt, contradicting other jurors' accounts. No new trial date has been set.
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Right · 2Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, gave his first televised interview to Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Fox NewsR “told Fox News in his first televised interview” Read at Fox News ↗ New York PostR “Desronvil answered, “No” when he was asked by Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany if he had reasonable doubt.” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1Desronvil was the only deliberating juror on the 12-person panel who voted to convict Clancy of murder; the other 11 said she was not criminally responsible because of mental disease or defect. Fox NewsR “Desronvil was the only deliberating juror on the 12-person panel who voted to convict Clancy.”“Eleven others said she was not criminally responsible for the crime due to mental disease or defect.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 2He said there were "tense" moments during deliberations but declined to give specifics. New York PostR ““There were moments that were tense as we were deliberating,” Desronvil said.” Read at New York Post ↗ Fox NewsR “However, he declined to go into specifics” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 2Other jurors, in interviews after the 4 September mistrial, accused him of wanting to convict despite having his own reasonable doubts about the prosecution's case. Desronvil denied this again, answering "No" when asked whether he had reasonable doubt. Fox NewsR “other jurors accused Desronvil of wanting to find Clancy guilty despite harboring his own reasonable doubts about the prosecution’s case.” Read at Fox News ↗ New York PostR “Desronvil answered, “No” when he was asked by Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany if he had reasonable doubt.” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1He said he had "a lot of evidence to back up my claim" but would "put that to sleep for now" out of respect for the other jurors and the court system. New York PostR ““…I had a lot of evidence to back up my claim but because out of respect of the other jurors and the court system I will put that to sleep for now” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1Clancy's defence lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has called for an inquiry into the holdout juror, whom he labelled an "obstructionist." He asked Judge William Sullivan to preserve records from all 12 jurors and six alternates, and sought Desronvil's questionnaire, phone records for deliberation days and other records. A hearing on that motion was postponed after Desronvil retained a Massachusetts attorney. Fox NewsR “has called for an inquiry into the holdout juror, whom he has labeled an "obstructionist."”“A hearing on his motion seeking an inquiry has been postponed after Desronvil retained a Massachusetts attorney.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 2Clancy, 36, is accused of strangling her children Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, with exercise bands on 24 January 2023. Prosecutors argued she acted deliberately and knew it was wrong; the defence said she had postpartum psychosis, hallucinated a man's voice telling her to kill the children and herself, and was not criminally responsible. New York PostR “carefully plotted and carried out the slayings of Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, on Jan. 24, 2023.”“hallucinated a man’s voice telling her to kill the kids and herself” Read at New York Post ↗ Fox NewsR “Her defense countered that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, repeatedly sought help to no avail and was not criminally responsible.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1The nine women and three men on the panel deliberated for seven days before a judge declared a mistrial after three notes saying they were deadlocked. No new trial date has been set, and prosecutors have not said whether they will bring the same first-degree murder charges again. New York PostR “The panel of nine women and three men deliberated for seven days before a judge finally declared a mistrial after the jury sent out three notes that they were hopelessly deadlocked.”“A new trial date has yet to be set and prosecutors still haven’t said whether they intend to bring the same charges of first-degree murder against Clancy for a second time.” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1Fox News said its full interview with Desronvil is due to air Thursday morning. New York PostR “Fox’s full interview with Desronvil is set to air Thursday morning.” Read at New York Post ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets lead with the holdout juror's own account and his denial of reasonable doubt; the Post stresses the 'tense' moments and the denial, Fox presents it as an exclusive and adds the defence's push for a juror inquiry.
- Emphasis
- Desronvil's denial of the other jurors' claims, his 'a lot of evidence' remark, and the open question of a retrial. Fox adds the defence motion for juror records.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither outlet gives the other jurors' side in detail or any prosecution comment; neither says what evidence Desronvil meant. The Post does not mention the defence inquiry motion.
- Charged language
- “obstructionist”“strangling her three kids”“triple murder trial”
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“EXCLUSIVE: The lone holdout juror who wanted to convict Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy of murder” — Fox News
“Lindsay Clancy holdout juror reveals ‘tense’ moments during deliberations — but insists he had no reasonable doubt” — New York Post
What every side reports
- Michael Desronvil was the lone juror who voted to convict Lindsay Clancy; the trial ended in a mistrial.
- Desronvil told Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany he had 'a lot of evidence' and denied having reasonable doubt.
- No new trial date has been set.
Where accounts differ
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Whether Desronvil had reasonable doubt about Clancy's guilt
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- Other jurors said he did; Desronvil denied it in the Fox interview, as both Fox and the Post report.
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Lindsay Clancy mistrial holdout juror speaks out, says he had 'a lot of evidence' for conviction
Neutral Fox News exclusive reporting its own interview, with background on the defence's call for a juror inquiry and links to related coverage.
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Neutral The New York Post summarises Fox's interview, focusing on the juror's denial of reasonable doubt and the status of a retrial.
- 14 Oct 19:10 First Fox NewsR Lindsay Clancy mistrial holdout juror speaks out, says he had 'a lot of evidence' for conviction
- 14 Oct 19:18 +9m New York PostR Lindsay Clancy holdout juror reveals ‘tense’ moments during deliberations — but insists he had no reasonable doubt
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