Trial

Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial hires high-profile counsel following mistrial controversy

"I didn't have any doubts. As I tried to explain different possible theories during deliberation, I kept getting cut off as if I had doubts based on the evidence present," Desronvil told NewsNation.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV, REUTERS
Michael Desronvil (L), the lone holdout juror that led to a mistrial, Lindsay Clancy (R), on trial for murdering her three children, pictured (C).
Border Police officers from the Jerusalem Envelope unit raid the Palestinian village of Bir Nabala, near Ramallah, during an early morning counterterrorism operation to arrest suspects, September 15, 2026.

Israeli man charged with plotting terrorist attack on data center in Ra’anana

The charges cover preparation for a terrorist act involving explosives, a weapons offense for terrorist purposes, and receiving training or instruction for terrorist purposes.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Lindsay Clancy looks on as Judge William Sullivan has declared a mistrial in Plymouth, US, September 4, 2026.

Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

Lindsay Clancy, 36, strangled her three children with exercise bands in January 2023 in the basement of their home before cutting herself with a knife and jumping from a second-story window.

|ByREUTERS
Lindsay Clancy watches the jury file in at the end of the day without a verdict in the triple murder trial of the Duxbury mother in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, US, August 31, 2026.

Single holdout juror blocking verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, defense bids removal of juror

If the jury does not reach a verdict and a mistrial is declared, prosecutors would need to decide whether to retry the case, which has included more than 80 witnesses and more than 300 exhibits.

|ByREUTERS

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000-year jail term for Istanbul mayor Imamoglu in graft case

A Turkish prosecutor has demanded more than 2,000 years in prison for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, accusing him of leading a massive corruption network.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS
A man holds up a sign featuring an image of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu during a rally to protest against a recent court ruling that ousted the main opposition Republican People's Party's (CHP) Istanbul provincial leadership, in Istanbul, Turkey, September 10, 2025.

Israel to establish special tribunal to prosecute Hamas Nukhba terrorists for Oct. 7 massacre - KAN

An oversight committee will also be formed to discuss the policy of the terrorist trials, but will be prohibited from discussing specific cases.

OCTOBER 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Terrorists from Hamas's Nukhba Force being held at Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

French court explores Russian involvement in antisemitic graffiti at Paris Holocaust Memorial

During the night of May 13 to 14, 2024, the four men carried out over 500 acts of vandalism using a stencil, including 35 in the Paris Holocaust Memorial.

OCTOBER 30, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Blood-red hands graffiti on the Paris Holocaust memorial, May 14, 2024.

Netanyahu’s trial hearing shortened due to ‘security developments’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was abruptly halted in Jerusalem as Hamas sent more hostage remains to Israel, prompting a high-level security meeting.

OCTOBER 28, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Doha clears UK activist Andy Hall of defamation over migrant rights case

A Doha court overturned the 2022 defamation conviction of British activist Andy Hall, clearing him of charges linked to his advocacy for migrant workers’ rights ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

OCTOBER 18, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Activist Andy Hall attends a meeting at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office to discuss his detainment in Qatar, July 2025.

Netanyahu cancels trial appearance following bronchitis diagnosis

Prime Minister Netanyahu cancels his schedule, including his trial appearance, after being diagnosed with bronchitis, though a hospital confirms he is not infectious.

OCTOBER 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025.

Netanyahu to testify in criminal trial despite busy schedule

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony resumes his criminal trial on Wednesday, following a request for a delay due to urgent diplomatic meetings.

OCTOBER 13, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jerusalem Post reporter Yonah Jeremy Bob at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024.

PM requests to cancel hearing due to 'critical diplomatic meeting'

Prime Minister Netanyahu requested that the criminal trial testimony hearing be canceled on Wednesday due to a 'critical meeting' and a sudden visit by Cypriot President

OCTOBER 12, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
CYPRIOT PRESIDENT Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Nicosia in September 2023. The Israel-Cyprus partnership is a stable, pragmatic, and forward-looking relationship, says the writer.

Former French president Sarkozy handed 5-year jail term in stunning downfall

Nicholas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy over efforts by close aides to procure funds for his 2007 presidential bid from Libya during the rule of late dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByREUTERS
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy talks to journalists after the verdict in his trial with other defendants on charges of corruption and illegal financing of an election campaign, at the courthouse in Paris, France, September 25, 2025.

Jewish Texas man indicted for anti-Muslim threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

Jeremy Fistel is accused of making anti-Muslim and violent threats against New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over a seven-week period.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop with striking members of Teamsters Local 210 in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., September 15, 2025.