Psychiatrist’s Oxycodone Deal Leaves Family Griefful

The case came to light when a Manhattan court heard that a psychiatrist, Marianne Gillow, had supplied thousands of oxycodone pills to the staff of an ESPN producer in 2019. Gillow had been treating Maura Mandt, a well‑known executive who was not allowed to use opioids. She admitted that she illegally filled prescriptions for a colleague of Mandt’s, knowing the drugs were intended for Mandt herself. If convicted, Gillow could have faced up to seven years in prison and other serious penalties. Instead she entered a plea that resulted in no jail time, only a conditional discharge and a $5, 000 fine. The deal also limits her ability to prescribe controlled substances for three years and opens the possibility of license revocation.Mandt died in February 2020 from heart‑related complications, a death that shocked the sports and entertainment world. Her brother, Michael Mandt, said in court that the punishment did not fit the crime and that his sister’s life was forever altered by Gillow’s actions. He highlighted how Mandt had sought help during a difficult period, trusting the psychiatrist to aid her recovery. The prosecution argued that Gillow knew Mandt could not safely take oxycodone and still supplied her. A six‑year investigation found she had sent the drugs to a pharmacy for pickup by Mandt’s staffer. Investigators noted that warning signs of addiction were ignored. Gillow’s attorney maintained she accepted responsibility for the prescriptions but denied blame for Mandt’s death, citing a long career of patient care. Gillow declined to speak to the court. The family has chosen to make the case public, hoping it will hold Gillow accountable and prevent similar abuses. They point out that while the legal outcome is debated, the harm to Mandt and her loved ones remains undeniable.