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Experienced criminal defense attorney based in Quincy, MA
Represented Lindsay Clancy in Commonwealth v. Lindsay Clancy
Known for aggressive cross-examination of prosecution witnesses
Selected as lead defense counsel for the high-profile case
Argued Lindsay Clancy was psychotic at the time of the killings
Presented evidence of mental health history and treatment
Called 10 witnesses including family members and mental health experts
Focus on postpartum psychosis and lack of criminal responsibility
Aggressive cross-examination of prosecution experts
Challenged credibility of prosecution's mental health experts
Presented alternative interpretations of evidence
Focused on inconsistencies in prosecution's case
Argued Clancy met criteria for insanity defense under Massachusetts law
Presented evidence of psychotic symptoms
Highlighted failure of mental health system to properly treat Clancy
Argued Clancy did not appreciate the wrongfulness of her actions
No verdict as of Aug 31, 2026 — jury deliberations began Aug 28, 2026 and remain pending
Defense sought verdict of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility
If found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility, commitment would be to a DMH facility (not yet ordered)
Lindsay Clancy - Client
Plymouth Superior Court - Trial location
Dr. Phillip Resnick - Defense expert witness
Jennifer Sprague - Lead prosecutor (opposing counsel)
Judge William Sullivan - Presiding judge
Trial proceedings (July-August 2026)
Court documents
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Kevin Reddington
- Experienced criminal defense attorney based in Quincy, MA
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Opening statements, defense
Acknowledges killings, psychosis theory
Closing arguments, McHoul, intoxication
Jury instructions, Bowden, manslaughter
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Defense counsel, Quincy, MA
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Entity Type: Person
Role: Defense Attorney for Lindsay Clancy
Location: Quincy, Massachusetts
Practice: Criminal Defense
Background
Trial Strategy
Defense Theory
Key Defense Witnesses Called
1. Family members (Paula Musgrove, Allison Ozga)
2. Dr. Phillip Resnick (forensic psychiatrist)
3. Other mental health experts
4. Sheila Cavanaugh (chaplain)
Cross-Examination Style
Legal Arguments
Case Outcome
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