All articles tagged with #legal declaration
Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, had his defense attorney withdraw unexpectedly but publicly declared Reiner's innocence, asserting he is not guilty of murder under California law. The case involves serious charges, and Reiner remains in custody with a new arraignment scheduled for February.
Crystal Sorey, the mother of Harmony Montgomery, is seeking a legal declaration of her daughter's death in probate court as she plans to sue the state of New Hampshire for the wrongful death of her 5-year-old daughter. Harmony's father, Adam Montgomery, was convicted of second-degree murder in her death, and Sorey's attorney used this conviction as proof that Harmony is no longer alive. Sorey emphasized that finding Harmony remains her top priority and is working with a nonprofit organization to organize a community search.
The mother of Harmony Montgomery, a 5-year-old girl killed by her father in 2019, has taken the first steps in a planned wrongful death lawsuit by asking a New Hampshire probate judge to declare her daughter legally dead and to be appointed as administrator of her estate. This comes after Harmony's father was convicted of her murder and other crimes. The case has exposed weaknesses in child protection systems and prompted calls to prioritize the well-being of children over parents in custody matters.