Lindsay Clancy's Lawyer Seeks Trump Pardon After Mistrial
Summary
Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, directly appealed to President Trump for a pardon following a mistrial in her case. Clancy had pleaded not guilty to three murder charges related to the deaths of her three children.
How coverage differs
Left outlets report the pardon appeal and its basis in postpartum mental illness, while right outlets emphasize the “stunning” nature of the plea on a national show for the high-profile murder case.
- Left: Defense seeks presidential intervention after mistrial in tragic case Left-leaning outlets report that Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, directly appealed to President Trump for a pardon after a mistrial was declared in her triple murder case. The coverage notes Reddington's argument that Clancy was suffering from severe postpartum mental illness when her three children died.
- Right: Lawyer makes dramatic plea to President Trump for client's pardon Right-leaning outlets highlight Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, making a 'stunning' plea on 'Good Morning America' for President Trump to pardon his client. The articles emphasize the high-profile nature of the case where Clancy faced three murder charges for the deaths of her children.