Juror Desronvil retaliates against Reddington amid mistrial fallout

Michael Peguy Desronvil, the sole holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case, has announced plans to file a bar complaint against his lawyer, Kevin Reddington. The dispute erupted after Reddington publicly criticized Desronvil following a mistrial in the trial.

Sources familiar with the matter say Desronvil feels the attorney’s remarks targeted him and warrant disciplinary action.

, Desronvil and his legal team argue that Reddington’s statements were not only hostile but also a public outing of the juror’s identity. They believe such conduct merits suspension, discipline, or even disbarment of Reddington, who serves as an officer of the court.

The allegation is that Reddington deliberately singled out Desronvil in the days after the mistrial.

## Background & Context

The case centers on a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity for Lindsay Clancy. Desronvil was the only juror opposing that decision, which left eleven other members voting in favor. After the mistrial, Reddington appeared before cameras and accused Desronvil of harboring an agenda that allegedly harmed the rest of the jury.

Other jurors have criticized Desronvil for supposedly ignoring the principle of “beyond a reasonable doubt” during deliberations. Desronvil maintains he was convinced by prosecutors that Clancy had planned the crime, which influenced his vote. This disagreement has intensified tensions within the panel.

Reddington, an officer of the court, requested that the court investigate Desronvil following the mistrial. Reports indicate his comments were meant to dox and ridicule the juror, accusing him of violating a juror’s oath without evidence. The allegations suggest a dog‑whistle approach rather than a factual claim.

## Legal Steps Ahead

Desronvil and his team plan to file a bar complaint against Reddington, seeking disciplinary action for the alleged targeting of the juror. They contend that Reddington’s public identification of Desronvil constitutes an abuse of his position and breaches professional conduct standards.

The complaint will likely request suspension, discipline, or potential disbarment.

The basis for the complaint rests on Reddington’s statements made after the mistrial, which critics say were aimed at undermining Desronvil’s credibility. Sources say the attorney’s remarks were intended to ridicule him and portray him as violating oath obligations without supporting evidence.

If approved, the bar association would review whether Reddington’s conduct warrants sanctions.

Reddington has not issued a comment regarding the accusations. No additional information is available about potential court proceedings or how the bar association might respond to the complaint. The outcome remains uncertain as the case moves forward.

In sum, the clash between a holdout juror and his lawyer highlights the fragility of courtroom dynamics and raises questions about attorney conduct when juror votes diverge from the majority.