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.
To absolutely no one's surprise, alleged murderer Brian Walshe has been found competent to stand trial. The idea that he was suddenly too incompetent to assist his lawyer with a "reasonable degree of rational understanding of the proceedings against him" was inconceivable.
What will it take to make the change? Listen to @BlairMillerTV, dad of Harmony Montgomery's brother ask the question at her murderer's sentencing that no state will answer. Then tell me, WHO IS THE CHILD IN THIS SCENARIO:--
A child is missing and the parent who has custody has…
Congratulations to the Massachusetts State Police, the Worcester County DA's Office and the many law enforcement agencies that made 56 arrests in "Operation Firewall" for various child pornography charges including 5 with warrants for child rape or A&B. Nothing is more important…
Kicking off National Adoption Month with my thanks to Jamison Miller & adoptive dads for sharing "The Scary Snow Monster" my "Kid Hero Story" with his class. From 2019 when I declared them a forever family in my court, to 3rd grade now, I am blessed to see him so happy.
