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DeSantis: Florida will grant asylum to lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will grant asylum to the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case, accusing the media of harassing him. The announcement, made via a post on X, positions Florida as a refuge for the juror, whom DeSantis claims is being targeted by media scrutiny. The Lindsay Clancy case involves a Massachusetts mother charged with murdering her three children, and the juror's holdout status reportedly led to a mistrial or hung jury. DeSantis's statement frames the move as a protective measure against perceived media overreach, though no further details on the asylum process or timeline were provided. The post does not specify whether the juror has accepted the offer or if legal steps have been initiated.
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TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that the state will provide "asylum" to the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case, accusing the media of harassing the individual.
In a statement, DeSantis condemned what he described as a coordinated campaign of intimidation against the juror, who refused to convict Clancy on certain charges. The governor did not provide specific details on the form of "asylum" Florida would offer.
The announcement marks a significant escalation in the political response to the high-profile case, which has drawn national attention. The holdout juror's identity has not been publicly released.
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