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Mandy Teefey Denies Ritalin Use Alleged by Former Wondermind Staff

The claims surfaced in a report based on anonymous ex-employees following months of financial strain at the startup.

Overview

  • New York Magazine's The Cut published allegations from former employees who said Teefey appeared intoxicated at work and that one person saw her snort what they believed was Ritalin.
  • Teefey rejected the accusation, saying the incident "absolutely" did not happen and calling the accounts from "disgruntled" ex-staffers untrue.
  • Sources in the report also described rotating nurses administering vitamin IV drips they believed included Benadryl and said Teefey sometimes slept at the office for days.
  • A police report tied to an alleged intruder incident at the office noted there was no evidence of trespass, despite employees saying police were called.
  • The scrutiny follows reported layoffs of about 60% of Wondermind's staff in May over financial issues; Selena Gomez has not publicly commented on the new claims.