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Holdout Juror Hires Attorney Amid Threats
18 Sep
Summary
- Lone juror's lawyer calls client a champion of justice.
- Juror is in a secure location in Northern New England.
- Lawyer warns against fake fundraising pages for juror.
The sole juror who prevented a conviction in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has retained legal counsel. Edward Andrew Paltzik announced his representation of the juror, whose identity has been shielded by the court.
Paltzik lauded his client as a "courageous and heroic" figure, committed to justice. He stated the juror is currently secured in a confidential location in rural Northern New England, emphasizing his well-being.
The juror faced significant backlash after the mistrial, as 11 jurors favored finding Lindsay Clancy not criminally responsible for her children's deaths. Reports indicated past accusations of domestic violence against the juror, though the charges were dismissed.
Additionally, Paltzik alerted the public to the absence of any authorized fundraising accounts for the juror, warning that any such pages are fraudulent.
