James F. McLaughlin Archives

BEST: RTK Police Files Withheld – a Pattern

July 7, 2026 Claire Best

I was forwarded the attached 1988 report on Laurie List, PD James F. McLaughlin, last week. William Dow and Amanda Palmieri of Keene did not forward this to me when I filed a right-to-know request a couple of years ago. Amanda Palmieri was present during the secret hearings in 2024 when James F McLaughlin was … Read more

Detective James McLaughlin and the Police Misconduct List

May 29, 2024 Op-Ed

Are you in favor of destroying the lives of Catholic priests under false pretenses? If not, please read on. Catholic priest Gordon J MacRae is now in his thirtieth year of wrongful imprisonment after rejecting a 1994 plea deal offer to serve one to two years.

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Night Cap: James F. McLaughlin and the New Hampshire Laurie List

March 20, 2024 Op-Ed

I have followed various mailings, messages, and InDepthNH.org news articles regarding the NH Exculpatory Evidence Schedule (EES) (aka the “Laurie List”). Because I am a New Hampshire prisoner with no online access, I have been unable to respond to this matter, but I do so now with the help of an outside advocate.

Organized Crime within New Hampshire’s Courts

August 29, 2025August 10, 2023 Claire Best

Dear Ethics Committee, It has become apparent that the New Hampshire courts do not respect the separation of powers and that there is, I believe, a racketeering enterprise going on that stems back to and involves current NH Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald. In his capacity as Attorney General, MacDonald attempted to block the … Read more

How Much Is the State of New Hampshire Hiding to Get Away with Gross Misconduct?

November 15, 2022 Op-Ed

In 2003, Carlene Hempel wrote an article in Boston.com about New Hampshire’s top sex crimes police detective, James F McLaughlin.

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Fund for Victims of Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Is Lipstick on a Pig

September 20, 2024January 25, 2022 Claire Best

I commend AG John Formella for being the first AG to recognize the horrors and speedy effort to set up a fund to pay the victims of abuse in the centers. However, I also have to say that the proposed fund is effectively lipstick on a pig.