Patrick Clancy's lawyer threatens conspiracy theorists with legal action

Patrick Clancy, Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, issued a scathing statement to conspiracy theorists who have been claiming he was involved in the deaths of the couple's children - "There will be consequences."

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Patrick Clancy Plans Legal Action Against ‘Relentless’ Harassment and Conspiracy Theories

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Patrick Clancy’s lawyer said that he would seek help from the authorities in response to conspiracy theorists who have accused him of killing his children and framing Ms. Clancy.

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CBS Published 8 September 2026

Patrick Clancy's lawyer threatens conspiracy theorists with legal action

NYT Published 8 September 2026

Patrick Clancy Plans Legal Action Against ‘Relentless’ Harassment and Conspiracy Theories

Patrick Clancy’s lawyer said that he would seek help from the authorities in response to conspiracy theorists who have accused him of killing his children and framing Ms. Clancy.

CBS Published 8 September 2026

Patrick Clancy's lawyer threatens legal action against conspiracy theorists

Patrick Clancy's lawyer threatened legal action against those who claim he had a role in his children's death. The statement came after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Shanelle Kaul has the latest.

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