Gayle King stunned after learning dissenting Clancy trial juror was a Black man

Paula Devlin, a juror in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, revealed in an interview with Gayle King that the sole dissenting juror, who voted to convict, was a Black man and the only person of color on the jury. King expressed visible shock at this information, which was corroborated by another juror who described the holdout’s unusual actions during deliberations. Media figures have commented on King’s reaction, suggesting it highlights cultural stereotypes.

• Paula Devlin, a juror in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, revealed that the lone holdout juror was a Black man.
• This juror was the only person of color on the jury and the only one voting to convict Clancy.
• Gayle King expressed visible shock and surprise upon hearing this revelation.
• Another juror, Nick Dargie, described the holdout juror’s unusual behavior, including mimicking the killings.
• The jury was split 11-1, leading to a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan.
• Media figures have commented on King’s reaction, linking it to cultural stereotypes.