NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 12, 2026Hillsborough County
Governor DeSantis says Florida will provide asylum to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated on Friday that the state will provide asylum to the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, following media reports detailing the juror's history of alleged domestic violence and an active restraining order.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
A state governor has offered government protection to a private citizen involved in an out-of-state legal proceeding, raising questions about interstate relations and the administration of justice.
Key Facts
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will provide asylum to the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.
- DeSantis accused the media of launching a smear campaign against the juror.
- A report previously revealed that the juror had a history of alleged domestic violence and an active restraining order.