NH to pay Harmony Montgomery's mother $2.25M in settlement

NH to pay Harmony Montgomery's mother $2.25M in settlement

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire has agreed to pay $2.25 million to the mother of Harmony Montgomery, a 5-year-old girl whose father was convicted of murdering her. Crystal Sorey and Harmony Montgomery. (Crystal Sorey) Crystal Sorey filed a negligence lawsuit against the state last May, accusing social workers of ignoring signs that her daughter was being physically abused by her ex-husband after he was awarded custody in early 2019. Adam Mont…

$2.25M Settlement Reached Between New Hampshire and Harmony Montgomery's Mother

The state of New Hampshire has reached a $2.25 million settlement agreement with the mother of Harmony Montgomery, the 5-year-old girl who was murdered by her father more than five years ago. Crystal Sorey, Harmony’s mother, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in September 2024 against the state of New Hampshire and the Division of Children, Youth and Families. Harmony’s father, Adam Montgomery, was convicted of her murder in February 2024. Read more…