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Defense attorney asks President Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial
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What happenedDefense attorney asks President Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks Donald Trump to consider pardoning her". The right frames it as "Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer appeals directly to Trump after mistrial — but there's a major pr...".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftLindsay Clancy's lawyer asks Donald Trump to consider pardoning her
The Journal (Ireland) · Center-left · News report
CenterDefense attorney asks President Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial
WCVB Boston (Hearst) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightLindsey Clancy’s attorney makes plea for pardon from Trump
Washington Examiner - News · Center-right · News report
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