The Lone Juror's Paradox: A Glimpse into the Fractured Mind of Justice The Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which ended in a mistrial after nearly six weeks of deliberation and 40 hours of deadlocked jury discussion, has exposed a peculiar aspect of the American justice system.
The lone holdout juror, Michael P Desronvil, has spoken out, claiming he had no doubts about Clancy's guilt despite his colleagues' assertions that he struggled with reasonable doubt.
At first glance, Desronvil's statement appears to be an exercise in self justification, a desperate attempt to salvage his public image after the mistrial.