Serial The Preventionist - Ep. 1
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Oct 30, 2025 
Mark Pinsley, the elected controller of Lehigh County, dives deep into a shocking investigation of alleged wrongful child abuse accusations stemming from local hospitals. He shares how he stumbled upon disturbing patterns and rallied families to speak out about their trauma. The discussion highlights the complex role of Child Abuse Pediatricians and the dire consequences of misdiagnoses. Mark's pressure on government officials evokes resistance, yet he perseveres to unveil systemic failures, shedding light on the urgent need for reform.
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Mother Loses Infant After Hospital Accusation
- A young mother described saving her choking two-month-old with an anti-choking device, only to be accused of violently shaking him at the hospital.
- She lost seven months with her son, her milk supply, and endured trauma from a single doctor's misdiagnosis.
Controller Starts Grassroots Investigation
- Mark Pinsley, Lehigh County controller, began investigating after seeing a TikTok about a family who'd won against a false abuse claim.
- He used his office to collect families' stories and hundreds of pages of documentation.
Power Of Child Abuse Pediatricians
- Child abuse pediatricians (CAPs) wield outsized influence in abuse allegations because courts and CYS rely on their medical expertise.
- If a CAP errs, families can face long separations and cascading legal and social consequences.