Patrick Clancy's attorney calls for end to 'defamation campaign' against him

Patrick Clancy testified in the trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy.

ByKatie KindelanABCNews logo
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 2:40PM
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An attorney for Patrick Clancy -- whose ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, is accused of killing the couple's three young children -- issued a statement Tuesday calling for an end to the conspiracies around the case, which have spread largely on social media.

Patrick Clancy on the stand. The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is held at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth on July 29, 2026.
Patrick Clancy on the stand. The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is held at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth on July 29, 2026.
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"Enough is enough -- this spread of blatant and baseless falsehoods must stop," Howard Cooper, Patrick Clancy's attorney, said in a statement. "Those responsible should understand that there will be consequences, and every appropriate measure will be pursued to hold them accountable, including legally. Law enforcement has been notified."

Lindsay Clancy's trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4, after a jury failed to reach a verdict following over a week of deliberations.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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