Forensic Psychiatrist Martin Blinder, Linked to ‘Twinkie Defense,’ Dies at 89

Martin Blinder, a forensic psychiatrist known for his controversial testimony linking sugary food consumption to antisocial behavior, has died at the age of 89. His testimony inadvertently led to the popularization of the phrase 'Twinkie defense.' This announcement marks the passing of a figure associated with a notable moment in legal and psychiatric history.

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