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The gist
Psychiatrist Avram Mack resigned from Nemours after testifying in Lindsay Clancy trial.
His testimony on postpartum psychosis sparked debate over mental health defenses.
Background
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the 2023 killings of her three children. Her defense argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecution witnesses, including Dr. Avram Mack, testified she knew right from wrong. Mack's resignation from Nemours Children's Health followed his testimony, drawing attention to the case.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026Dr. Avram Mack testified as a prosecution rebuttal witness in the Lindsay Clancy trial.
- Aug 24, 2026Mack testified remotely via Zoom and resigned from Nemours Children's Health the same day.
- Aug 26, 2026FBI psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Saathoff testified as the final witness, saying Clancy could distinguish right from wrong.
- Aug 28, 2026Nemours confirmed Mack's resignation, which became public.
Who’s saying what
- Prosecution
- Dr. Mack testified he saw no evidence of psychosis and believed Clancy understood her actions were wrong.
- Defense
- Attorney Kevin Reddington sparred with Mack over the definition of postpartum depression and his experience with adults.
- Supporters
- Supporters rallied outside the courthouse, claiming Clancy was failed by the health system.
Still unverified
The exact reason for Mack's resignation has not been officially stated; it is unclear if it was directly related to his testimony.