Lindsay Clancy: Can the Defense Have It Both Ways?
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Can Lindsay Clancy’s defense challenge whether the Commonwealth proved she killed her children after a trial centered on her criminal responsibility? At the September 29 hearing, Kevin Reddington pressed the judge to enter a finding of not guilty, raising an argument that prompted sharp debate over the defense’s strategy.
From Plymouth, Massachusetts, criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter breaks down Reddington’s argument, the Commonwealth’s response, and why he questions whether the motion can succeed. Josh also examines the double-jeopardy motion, the proposed investigation into the holdout juror, and the requested gag order, with those issues continued to November 2.
00:00 The defense’s argument and the stakes
01:02 Josh joins from Plymouth
03:17 Double jeopardy, the holdout juror and gag order
08:49 Can the judge enter a not-guilty finding?
15:55 Reddington’s courtroom argument
16:25 Does the defense’s argument hold up?
19:17 The Commonwealth responds
20:00 Josh evaluates the motion and defense strategy
23:47 The unanswered questions about a retrial
26:29 Viewer acknowledgments and the DA’s update
29:03 Upcoming coverage and Idaho Four interview
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Lindsay Clancy: Can the Defense Have It Both Ways?
Courtroom Confidential
35,315 views
Can Lindsay Clancy’s defense challenge whether the Commonwealth proved she killed her children after a trial centered on her criminal responsibility? At the September 29 hearing, Kevin Reddington pressed the judge to enter a finding of not guilty, raising an argument that prompted sharp debate over the defense’s strategy.
From Plymouth, Massachusetts, criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter breaks down Reddington’s argument, the Commonwealth’s response, and why he questions whether the motion can succeed. Josh also examines the double-jeopardy motion, the proposed investigation into the holdout juror, and the requested gag order, with those issues continued to November 2.
00:00 The defense’s argument and the stakes
01:02 Josh joins from Plymouth
03:17 Double jeopardy, the holdout juror and gag order
08:49 Can the judge enter a not-guilty finding?
15:55 Reddington’s courtroom argument
16:25 Does the defense’s argument hold up?
19:17 The Commonwealth responds
20:00 Josh evaluates the motion and defense strategy
23:47 The unanswered questions about a retrial
26:29 Viewer acknowledgments and the DA’s update
29:03 Upcoming coverage and Idaho Four interview
About Joshua Ritter:
Joshua Ritter is a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor providing legal commentary and analysis on the nation’s biggest true-crime cases.
Follow Josh:
https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ
Instagram: joshuaritteresq
https://www.joshuaritter.com/
https://www.thecourtroomconfidential....
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Does challenging proof of the killings strengthen the defense’s position, or undermine the argument it made at trial? Let us know in the comments.