Lindsay Clancy Seeks to Move Trial to Boston
Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy have filed a motion requesting that her upcoming murder trial be moved to Boston. They argue that the Massachusetts mother cannot receive a fair and impartial trial in Plymouth County due to intense media attention and strong local sentiment.
Background
Clancy is accused of killing her three young children: 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan. She faces three counts of murder and three counts of strangulation. Her trial is currently scheduled to begin on February 9 in Plymouth County Superior Court.
Request for Change of Venue
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington contends that the widespread publicity around the case, along with emotionally charged local reactions, has made it impossible to select an unbiased jury in Plymouth County.
"The unavoidable conclusion is that Lindsay Clancy cannot be given a fair trial in Plymouth County," Reddington argues.
Reddington's motion, obtained by People, cites "extensive media coverage" and "prejudicial information contained in the media coverage," as well as "community disapproval the coverage has evoked." The defense suggests Boston as a more neutral venue.
Prior Motions
This request follows another motion filed a week earlier by Reddington, seeking to delay the start of the trial until May 11 to allow additional preparation time.
Author’s Summary
Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues that extensive publicity and public bias in Plymouth County prevent a fair trial, pushing to relocate proceedings to Boston.