After days of deliberations, the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. Judge William Sullivan subsequently declared a mistrial on September 4, 2026.
A mistrial means that the proceedings ended without a final verdict. It does not automatically result in an acquittal, nor does it establish guilt.
Judge Rejects the Defense’s Request for Acquittal
Following the mistrial, Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, renewed a request asking the court to find her not guilty. The defense argued that prosecutors had not presented sufficient evidence to establish criminal responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt.
The request was significant because granting it could have prevented the prosecution from pursuing a new trial on the relevant charges.
However, Judge Sullivan rejected the motion in a decision reported on October 1, 2026. The judge concluded that the evidence presented during the trial was sufficient for a rational fact-finder to consider the murder charges and potentially reach a guilty verdict.
