Judge Sullivan scheduled a status hearing for late September 2026 (set for September 29, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Plymouth Superior Court). This hearing will bring together:
- Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz and his prosecution team.
- Clancy's defense attorneys, including lead counsel Kevin Reddington and appellate lawyer Dana Goldblatt.
- Judge Sullivan, who presided over the first trial.
At this hearing, the court expects to address several key issues:
- Prosecutors' decision on retrial: Whether the district attorney's office will seek to retry Clancy on the same first-degree murder charges, pursue lesser charges, negotiate a plea deal, or dismiss some or all counts.
- Scheduling: If a retrial is planned, the judge and attorneys will discuss potential dates for jury selection and the start of a new trial. Judge Sullivan has indicated he would ideally like to retry the case later this fall if possible.
- Pretrial motions: The defense may file or renew motions, such as requests for bail or modified custody, motions to suppress evidence, or other procedural matters ahead of a potential retrial.
- Rule 25(b)(2) motion: Court records indicate that a hearing on a Rule 25(b)(2) motion was also set for this date. This type of motion typically allows a judge to review or reduce a jury's verdict, though in this context it may be used to address post-mistrial issues or preserve certain legal arguments.
