Lindsay Clancy holdout juror’s attorney calls Trump a “defender” of “common sense” as he vows to save “American hero” from public persecution

Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Nears Its Conclusion In Massachusetts - Source: Getty
Lindsay Clancy's Attorney As Her Murder Trial Nears Its Conclusion In Massachusetts - Source: Getty

The Lindsay Clancy case ended in a mistrial after eleven jurors found her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, but the 12th juror refused to join their verdict.

Now, Attorney Edward Andrew Paltzik has confirmed via X that he is representing the holdout juror after he faced severe online backlash. On September 17, he wrote in a lengthy post:

“I can now confirm that I am representing the courageous and heroic lone holdout juror from the Lindsay Clancy Trial. He is an American Hero and Champion of Justice. Please pray for him and help us protect him.”

Paltzik continued:

“This American Hero and Champion of Justice loves the United States of America as the greatest country in the world; cherishes our sacred Constitution as the pinnacle of human liberty; and supports our amazing leader, President Donald J. Trump, as a fellow defender of common sense, liberty, and sanity.”

The attorney wrote that the “evil people” who have “so viciously attacked” his client will be held “accountable to the maximum extent of the law.”

“In the meantime, though, he has persevered and remains utterly unbroken thanks to his devout Catholic Faith. As a devoted father and man of God, he will not be defeated or shattered by the wicked who wish harm upon him… Lastly, this American Hero and Champion of Justice thanks all of you who have stood by him for your kindness, prayers, and support.”

Edward Andrew Paltzik also mentioned that the holdout juror was “safe and sound” at an “undisclosed secure location” in rural Northern New England.


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Edward Andrew Paltzik is an of counsel and litigator at Taylor Dykema PLLC. He is also an adjunct professor at Saint Thomas University College of Law in Florida, where he teaches about white-collar crime. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences in 2003, before joining Vanderbilt University Law School, from where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2006 and won the Scholastic Excellence Award.

Over the decades, Paltzik has represented several civil and criminal clients in both State and Federal cases. Today, he is one of the leading practitioners of Defamation and Media Law in the country and is also a pioneer of AI Abuse Defence.

In a follow-up tweet, Lindsay Clancy holdout juror’s lawyer wrote that the GiveSendGo and GoFundMe launched on behalf of his clients are “100% FAKE” or were “created by well-meaning individuals” whom they haven’t got in touch with yet.

“We are in the process of arranging for appropriate and proper measures in this regard… Anything else is an unauthorized SCAM, or possibly unauthorized but well-meaning, until I announce otherwise. Do not fall victim to opportunistic bad guys, and... the unauthorized but well-meaning folks, we must first figure out what's going on with them. To those well-meaning folks, thank you for your humanity and kindness,” Paltzik noted.

The attorney noted that their focus was on the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror’s health, safety, and well-being. He also directed Ray Marcel of Figuitive TV Live for more media enquiries related to his client and the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder case.

“No one else is authorized to speak for our Hero. Thank you again to all the truly great Americans who give us faith and hope, for your kindness, prayers, and support,” Edward added.

In his most recent post, the attorney announced that neither he nor his client would be giving any interviews at this time.

“There will be a time for accountability and a time for the real story of the Lindsay Clancy Trial to be told. But not right now. Any attempts to contact our Heroic Lone Holdout Juror will not be well-taken. Please respect his dignity, humanity, and privacy. Stay away from his home, stop calling him, and don't even think about deciphering his location,” Edward Andrew tweeted.

TB Daily News identified the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror as Michael Desronvil, who was allegedly the only Black juror.

Meanwhile, NBC 10 Boston, without naming the juror, claimed that he has a history of domestic violence from 2021 related to his ex-wife and teenage nephew. While the case was dismissed, the man was reportedly put on a restraining order, which remains active to date. The juror also has an active eviction notice in his name.


Paltzik is also representing Warren Hudson, Morgan Seymour, and Jax Pitalo in connection with the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who disappeared mysteriously while spending Fourth of July with his three friends on Horn Island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His body washed ashore two days later.

The attorney previously told TMZ that the three youngsters were “completely innocent” and had nothing to do with Wells’ death. Renowned civil justice and trial lawyer Ben Crump is representing the victim’s family.

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Edited by Pallavi K