Op-Eds
Carol Erskine
May 25, 2026
The Justice File is a platform for truth, accountability, and reform—focused on how the law affects vulnerable children. Founded by former Massachusetts Juvenile Court Judge Carol Erskine, a Top Ten Massachusetts lawyer and author of A Cruel Injustice, the site features analysis, trial commentary, and investigative reporting on child welfare, constitutional rights, and domestic violence. Drawing on 21 years on the bench, Judge Erskine exposes systemic failures and calls for justice through articles, media appearances, and legal commentary.
Sweet Harmony Montgomery should still be alive. Instead, her tragic death has left her half-brother Jamison—now adopted by two loving dads—grieving the sister he adored. Unaware of the public outrage surrounding her case, Jamison simply says, “I wish she wouldn’t have died.” When a Massachusetts court gave custody of Harmony to her violent father in New Hampshire, her fate was sealed. Even in death, officials and lawyers have worked to silence her story to protect their own failures.
Three children were murderd. Their mother, Lindsay Clancy will be on trial next month. She admits to murdering them and will claim a lack of criminal responsibility. (Insanity defense). She had postpartum psychosis. Three years ago after her arrest, Commonwealth Beacon published
Just finished listening to BURIED a 2nd time. Hearing serial predator and killer Gacy’s actual voice and statements is just plain chilling for its casual indifference to murder. Brilliantly narrated by Bob Motta, son of Gacy's attorney, it's one of the best podcasts out there.
It’ s time to tell the real story. The story you didn’t get to hear during the trial. The story the NH Supreme Court never heard. The story the NH DCYF doesn’t want you know. The story of July 29, 2019. I’ll tell you Harmony's story tonight on @defense_diaries 7 PM EDT.
