Chapter 11 - MARGARET’S LAWYER
Margaret stopped speaking to family without counsel.
Smart.
Her attorney sent a statement:
Mrs. Whitmore denies intentionally misidentifying any biological sample.
She relied on Dr. Benson.
She believed supplemental collection procedures were appropriate.
She denies chaining Lily as punishment and describes the restraint as a brief safety measure after repeated attempts by the child to enter an indoor event from which she had been excluded due family conflict.
That last sentence was almost worse than admission.
Excluded due family conflict.
A seven-year-old.
My lawyer Natalie said:
“Do not respond publicly.”
“I want to.”
“I know.”
“She’s describing Lily like a trespasser.”
“I know.”
“Can I sue?”
“Possibly.”
“What would that accomplish?”
Natalie leaned back.
“Good question.”
Money would not make Lily unchained.
A civil case might establish facts, recover therapy costs, and create accountability.
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It could also drag for years.
We waited.
