Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, makes public appeals for President Donald Trump to consider pardoning Clancy after her murder trial ends in a mistrial. Reddington tells CBS and other outlets that he hopes Trump’s intervention could help “resolve” what he calls a tragic case. He also says he plans to seek dismissal of the case following the mistrial.
Several outlets report that Reddington’s request is unusual because Clancy’s prosecution is still a state case. CBS reports he explains why he nonetheless asked for a pardon, while The Washington Post says Reddington also discusses the possibility of an agreement with prosecutors that would be acceptable to both sides. Fox News includes legal experts’ skepticism about whether the pardon appeal could harm the lawyer’s credibility. Other outlets characterize the appeal as a direct, high-profile plea to Trump.
Across coverage, outlets consistently link the pardon request to the mistrial and emphasize that the matter remains governed by state proceedings. Differences largely reflect tone and emphasis—ranging from focus on Reddington’s stated hopes to commentary from legal experts about potential impacts.
