Last Updated: September 17, 2026 
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Lindsay Clancy has added attorney Martin G. Weinberg to her defense team as she seeks to prevent a second trial on three first-degree murder charges.
Weinberg filed a limited appearance in Plymouth Superior Court to handle a forthcoming motion to dismiss on double jeopardy grounds and related matters. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington has said Weinberg will also lead any appeal that follows.
The appointment is the latest development after Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on September 4 when jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Weinberg Joins Defense for Double Jeopardy Motion
Weinberg’s role is focused on the defense’s planned argument that Clancy should not face another trial after the mistrial. The filing announcing his appearance does not itself dismiss the charges, and it does not establish that a second trial would violate double jeopardy protections.
A deadlocked jury can generally lead to a retrial.
Clancy’s attorneys intend to argue that the circumstances of this mistrial warrant a different outcome. A judge would have to consider that argument before it could prevent the prosecution from proceeding.
Weinberg previously represented Karen Read in a double jeopardy challenge following the mistrial in her first trial. That challenge did not prevent Read from being tried a second time. His involvement in Clancy’s case does not determine how the court will rule on the planned motion.
Defense Has Also Requested a Finding of Not Guilty
The planned double jeopardy motion is separate from a request Reddington has already made to Judge Sullivan.
In Brownstone Law’s earlier report, Lindsay Clancy Defense Seeks Acquittal After Murder Trial Mistrial, we covered Reddington’s request for the judge to enter a finding of not guilty based on lack of criminal responsibility. He argues that the prosecution’s evidence was insufficient to prove Clancy’s criminal responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt.
The judge has not granted that request. Neither the earlier motion nor Weinberg’s appearance has ended the case.
What Happens Next?
Clancy’s case is scheduled to return to court on September 29. The court may address the defense’s existing request for a finding of not guilty and the status of its planned double jeopardy motion. The filing announcing Weinberg’s appearance did not specify when that motion would be submitted.
For now, the three murder charges remain pending. Prosecutors have not publicly announced whether they will seek a retrial.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The defense’s claims are arguments for the court to consider, not judicial findings. The mistrial produced neither a conviction nor an acquittal, and Clancy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
