Kevin Reddington

Kevin Reddington (born February 9, 1951) is an American criminal defense attorney based in Brockton, Massachusetts, who has appeared in a number of high-profile cases. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1975. He has been a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 1996.

Early life and education

Kevin Reddington was born on February 9, 1951, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1972 and went on to attend Suffolk University Law School, graduating in 1975.

Notable clients

Therese Rodgers

In 1989, Reddington represented Therese Rodgers, who was acquitted of killing her abusive partner. In this case, he became one of the first lawyers in Massachusetts to win an acquittal by arguing that battered woman syndrome could cause temporary insanity.

Catherine Greig

He later represented Catherine Greig, the longtime girlfriend of American gangster Whitey Bulger, when she was charged with harboring a fugitive.

Michael McDermott

He represented Michael Morgan McDermott, who was convicted of murdering seven coworkers in a mass shooting at Edgewater Technology.

Lindsay Clancy

Reddington led the defense in the Lindsay Clancy trial, which resulted in a mistrial due to an 11:1 hung jury on September 4, 2026.

References

  1. 1 2 "Kevin J. Reddington". Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. December 28, 1998. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ Allen, Bailey (July 27, 2026). "Who is Kevin Reddington? What to know about Lindsay Clancy's attorney". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ Demos, Jean Livingston (August 7, 1997). "Defense lawyer loves what he does". The Patriot Ledger. p. 11. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Who is Kevin Reddington? What to know about Lindsay Clancy's attorney". Newsweek. September 4, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ Moroney, John (August 18, 2026). "Get to know Kevin Reddington, the longtime attorney defending Lindsay Clancy". NBC10 Boston. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ Downing, Vicki-Ann (July 17, 2011). "Lawyer Kevin Reddington takes on another high-profile case in defending 'Whitey' Bulger girlfriend". Enterprise News. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ Russell, Jenna (September 3, 2026). "Clancy's Lawyer, Kevin Reddington, Became a Hero to Her Supporters". The New York Times. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ Leavenworth, Jesse (August 11, 2026). "Who is Kevin Reddington, the lawyer defending Lindsay Clancy?". CT Insider. Hearst Communications. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  9. ↑ Stout, Matt (June 28, 2011). "Brockton lawyer Kevin Reddington hired to defend Catherine Greig". Enterprise News. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ Steinhaus, Rochelle (April 22, 2002). "Jury deliberates fate of man accused in office shootings". CNN. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  11. ↑ Getlin, Josh (December 28, 2000). "A Private Man Accused of 'Great Cruelty'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  12. ↑ Rahal, Sarah (August 27, 2026). "Lindsay Clancy verdict: Reddington says 'no way of knowing' timing". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  13. ↑ Bagchi, Aysha (August 22, 2026). "'It's amazing': Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyer has shot to stardom". USA Today. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  14. ↑ Holly Yan, Eric Levenson, August Phillips, Nicki Brown, Dakin Andone, Rebekah Riess, Alisha Ebrahimji, Lauren del Valle, Sarah Boxer, Elise Hammond, Kara Scannell, Martin Goillandeau, Merriam Mikhail, Tori B. Powell, Amanda Musa, Isa Mudannayake, Julianna Bragg, Jean Casarez, Elizabeth Wolfe, Ray Sanchez, Betsy Klein, Joey Jackson. "Live updates: Judge in Lindsay Clancy trial declares mistrial | CNN". CNN. Retrieved September 4, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)