Zeizel: she could not tell right from wrong; TikTok witness excluded

Dr. Zeizel concluded Clancy 'was unable to conform her behavior to the rule of law' and experienced derealization and psychosis in late 2022; she has not heard voices since 2023. Proposed witness Emily Thorndike (a former McLean social worker who posted a TikTok disputing the prosecution's characterization of McLean) was ruled inadmissible for 'limited materiality.' Jury sent home early over an undisclosed 'unforeseen circumstance.' — ABC7 · NBC Boston · PBS NewsHour

• Dr. Paul Zeizel — Clinical/forensic psychologist (defense). ~60 meetings over three years; 'Intrusive thoughts are unrelenting'; opined she could not determine right from wrong on Jan 24, 2023.
• Emily Thorndike — Proposed defense witness (excluded). Questioned outside the jury; ruled inadmissible — 'limited materiality.'