Any Family's Nightmare

ELAINE GAMMON
“Any Family’s Nightmare”



A True Story by Robert S. Harrington



Preface

I wrote this book not only for my own personal stand up and defense in what I call an attack of slander, but also for awareness and for what I call a failed legal system. I want people to know what anybody and everybody could be subject to. The pain and suffering that can be brought on by an irresponsible human being, A fabricator, A liar, or someone who seeks revenge for any reason. With just these two words, your family’s life could be ruined…“CHILD MOLESTOR“.
This book started out as “A Dad’s nightmare“, but as time went on, I realized that I was so caught up in my own feelings, that I neglected the feelings, pain and suffering of the rest the victims here. My son(s), My wife…. My FAMILY!
When you sit down and read this book. Think of it as your story. Your nightmare. Really try to grab hold of it and take it in and process it.

This is a true story and it could have been YOU!

Remember, this book is compiled from legal documents, phone conversations, police reports and my own diary of mixed emotions and frustrations.
Some of the notes and comments made throughout this book were made while in the "heat of the moment" and while mad and frustrated at the person who created this slander and also at the legal system for lack of recourse (Unless one can afford some high priced attorney).
These feelings/comments made then, may or may not be my feelings now. I apologize ahead of time for some of the slang used in this blog.

I am no writer or editor so please give some slack there also.

Again, this was compiled from notes, phone calls, conversations, legal documents and a pretty angry and frustrated mind.

Although some time has passed, these frustrations can easily overcome me whenever I get thinking about this whole mess.

What would you do if this were you?





It started out like any other day for the Robert S. Harrington family on this early fall day of September 7th 2006, but would soon prove to be different.
With the recent rainfall that we had the night before and having to take a break from my primary business of residential and commercial painting until things could dry out a bit, I was at home all day working on my stained glass hobby. It was mid afternoon now and my wife Melissa and youngest son, Caleb were getting ready for Caleb’s soccer practice at the Limington Ball field.
While I was quite busy with a stained glass project that had sold on EBay, I decided to keep working and get this item ready for shipping rather than making Caleb’s practice this time.
With a couple of kisses goodbye, Melissa and our son of 8yrs headed out the door for the practice.
I always become quite involved with my projects on the glass bench and with music playing from the computer in the background and my focus so strong on my work, I was more than startled, and practically jumped out of my shoes when I happened to turn for some tools on the bench, only to see Melissa back at home so soon and standing there looking at me. After all, she and Caleb were to be gone for a couple of hours and only 25 or 30 minutes had passed thus far.
“You scared me” I said, with a laugh.
“I’m sorry” was Melissa’s reply.
It was then, Melissa’s face went white. “I need to talk to you” she said.
“What’s up” I asked.
“Lisa (Melissa’s dear friend and a Mom whom Melissa watches her children on occasion), has just pulled me aside at the ball field and said that she had to talk to me. Lisa said, that she has had something on her mind for a few days now, and that she had to get this black cloud off her head”. Melissa went on to explain that Mrs. Elaine Gammon (A daycare provider here in Limington and one who watches Lisa‘s children as well) had pulled Lisa aside at her daycare center and confronted Lisa with this:
“You should seek alternative care for your children rather than at Melissa and Roberts home. Robert Harrington is a very mean person”, Elaine said to Lisa. “There are drugs in the house, he has done jail time, and he is a child molester”.
Melissa went on to say... “She said that you molested Brian” (Brian is MY oldest Son from a first marriage and who is now 26yrs old). Melissa asked, “This is not true is it”, and then broke down and started to cry….
“WHAT“? ..... “OF COURSE NOT”!
“Oh My God, I can’t believe this is happening”! What the hell is happening (I‘m thinking)?
“Oh my God” I said again….. “Call Brian and, ask Him”!
My mind was running circles.
“What the heck is happening here?
“I can’t believe this”…
“Why”…..“Why would she say this“?
“Oh My God, we have to call Brian”.

Unfortunately, there was no answer! I proceeded to leave a message, “Brian, Dad here, please give me a call ASAP. Everyone is ok, but I need to talk to you”!
I hung up the phone and hugged Melissa.
“What the heck is going on”, I said again.
I’m thinking….what do I do. Who do I call?
The waiting for Brian’s call would drive me insane! After all, he is the only one that can jump to my immediate defense as only he and I, truly know this is a total lie and fabrication.

“I need to call the Police”, I told Melissa.
“This is slander, this is total bullshit“!
“Oh my god”, I‘m thinking again….. (Like I said, My mind was just running in circles). I could not believe what I was hearing. This can’t be happening. It’s a sick joke. “Why”? “I just don’t get it”.

With a call to the Maine State Police Dept. and an explanation of what has just happened to me and my call of wanting to file charges of slander, I was told that this was a civil case and that I would have to hire a lawyer.
However, “You can file a statement with the York County Sheriff’s Office so you can have documentation if ever needed ….here is the number to call, good luck”.
I called the number given me and reached the office.
“York County Sheriffs office” I heard.
“Hi, my name is Robert Harrington and I am calling you only after talking to the Maine State Police. They told me to call you and they also provided your number here. They said that I could explain my situation to you and someone would take a statement from me”.
“Your name again“, I was asked“?
“Robert S. Harrington“, I said.
“Ok, please tell me why your calling”.
“I want to file slander charges against someone“.
With a short conversation and explanation of what this was all about, I heard….
“Well, that is a civil case and you will need a lawyer, but I will have an officer call you so you can at least make a report for future reference. I will have an officer call you soon”.
“Thank You” I said.
About twenty minutes passed and the phone rang.
“Hello…. Hi, is this Robert“?
“Yes”….. I said
“This is officer Sean Sanborn and I am returning a call to you“.
I proceeded to tell him my situation and again, I was told that this was a civil case and that I would need a lawyer.
“However, I will take your statement for the record.
“Hmmmm…. Sounds like a slander case to me. Have you confronted her with this, asked the officer”?
“NO“ I said.
“I don’t dare as things may escalate into a point of regret as my emotions are so high right now“. “I mean…. I would rather be accused and charged for murder than labeled a child molester.
"I wish she had said that I had 6 body’s buried out back and that I was a murderer“!
“Sir, I understand your emotions, but maybe confronting her with this will help”.
I told him that my wife Melissa would be talking to her in the morning, and as soon as my son Brian hears of this he will be calling her as well! The officer told me that he would include all this in part of his report.
“I made a note that Melissa will confront her with this and find out where she heard it, etc". “Good luck and call back if you have any other concerns, questions, etc”, he told me.
After hanging up the phone, my head was a mess. So many thoughts….
"How many people has she said this to"?
"Why"?
"What is my threat to her"?
"Who is this frigging woman anyway"?
"I hardly even know who she is"!
"She does not even know me"!
"Now what"?
"What do I do now"?
"Where is Brian"?!
I had a headache and I was an emotional wreck.
The phone rang. I could see on the ID box that it was Brian!
“Hello Brian”.
“Hi Dad, what’s up“? Is every one ok“?
He must have been able to tell by my voice in my voice message to him, that there was something considerably wrong and I needed to talk with him.
“Your not going to believe what is happening around here”.
“What”, was his reply.
"What is going on"?
"Well, a friend of Melissa’s was approached by Elaine Gammon"…
"Do you remember her“, I asked in mid sentence?
“No”, was his reply.
“Well, she owns a daycare here in Limington. Melissa’s friend Lisa takes her children there. She approached Lisa and told her to reconsider having her children here at our house and to find alternative daycare as Robert Harrington is a very bad person and that I had molested my son…..BEING YOU“!
“WHAT”, was his reaction!
“Yes, you heard me right. She said that I molested you! She said that her daughter brought this home on the bus when you two were children and riding the bus together. She said that this is what you told her daughter. She also said some other things but I really don’t give a shit about that. This slander of molestation is very serious and I can’t stand for it“!
“That is total bullshit”, said Brian.
“Well, this is what is being said“, I told him. I also told him of my calls to the police, etc.
I asked Brian if he would call Elaine and tell her to stop spreading these lies. “I want to call, but I don’t dare. I am afraid that I will say something that I’ll regret”.
“Dad, what is her number“? “Don’t do anything stupid“. “Wow, I cant believe this”!
I found Elaine’s number by looking up ABC 123 Nursery in Limington, ME.
“Got a pen, I asked”.
“Yes….. ok, Dad.... I got it. I’ll call you right back“!
Less than a minute went by and the phone rang…..
“Dad, there was no answer”.
I got thinking and thought that maybe she had seen his name/number “Harrington” on her caller ID and refused the call.
“Hmmm… I wonder if she saw your name on the ID”.
Brian told me, “I tried star 67 for private call but it wouldn’t go through. I should have used my cell. Don’t worry Dad, I’ll keep trying”.
We carried on for a spell and Brian wished me a good night.
“Well Dad, try to get some sleep tonight ok“?
I’ll keep trying to call and if I get through, I’ll call you and let you know what happens. If not, I’ll try in the morning, ok”?
“Alright, Bri…. Thanks, I love you“.
“Love you too Dad“.
I tossed in turned all night. I just couldn’t sleep! I lay there thinking, Poor Melissa. Melissa must be left wondering…. Did this man I married really do this to his oldest son? This is fucked up!

Fri the 8th - With the daylight coming through the windows at 6am I was wide awake and laying in bed.
My thoughts are running crazy. “I have so much to do today. I need to get to a lawyers office. I need to get this out and defend myself! I need to confront Elaine”! I have to find out what the fuck is going on. Where did she dream this shit up or why did she fabricate such shit!
With that, I got up and showered, made coffee and sat for a minute.
“What am I going to do, I thought….. “THE COMPUTER“!
“I’ll make some fliers in defense to this nightmare and post them all over town. I’ll even go hand one to Elaine! Maybe I’ll even stand on her road and hand them to people coming and going! Yes, this will be a start in my own defense“!
To the computer printer I go.
There….. This should work! I am going to go confront her and give one of these to that fabricating bitch right now!

Here is a copy of my little flier:

NOTICE:
Demand of Public Explanation and Apology
Robert Harrington vs. Elaine Gammon

I, Robert S. Harrington not only request a public explanation, but also DEMAND a public apology from Mrs. Elaine Gammon in reference to the unjust and invalid lie and fabrication (or SLANDER if you will) by comments being made by you to some Mothers of your daycare center and your telling them that I have been charged and convicted of CHILD MOLESTATION in the past!!???
Where in god’s earth did you come up with such slander? Why? This is totally absurd and uncalled for! What the hell did I do to deserve such limelight? What is my threat to you? Why would you say something so low? Aren’t you supposed to be an upstanding citizen in this community. Why would you stoop so low to fabricate such a lie like this.
Don’t you know that this kind of slander is Illegal?
Let it be known: I have taken first steps in legal council and you will be hearing from them. You can file for the 1st statement/report from the Sheriffs office and from Deputy Sean Sanborn (324-1111)


There are many resources that can certainly put you in your place and prove that your comments are nothing but a LIE! I invite anybody and everybody reading this to do a background check on me, call the State of Maine and require such info on behalf of myself and clarify/clear up this horrible nightmare that this mean woman has put me into. I just don’t understand. I can’t figure your motive/reasons for fabricating such a story. I don’t even know you! Do you realize what this could do to a persons life. Spreading such trash makes you much lower than I am. What would possess a person to stoop so low? I am in awe…. So is my oldest child Brian (whom you will be hearing from also) and who is the one who is supposed to be victim.
Maybe you heard these rumors from another low life that you associate with. Maybe from your own family? Maybe you just dreamt it up in that sick little mind of yours? Who knows….. What ever the case, you are way out of line.
You are so wrong and a very mean person it seems.
You better check your resources again because you going to need them in civil court!

The real victim,
Robert S. Harrington


With several copies of this little flyer, out the door I went! First stop.... ELAINE'S!


“Maybe I better grab my voice recorder for this confrontation. I would hate for things to escalate to a point where she accuses me of harassment or who knows what. This will be good insurance in my defense if ever needed“.
7am as I drove to Elaine’s home/daycare. There was no sign of activity in the yard that early. I knew that her daycare was opening in a bit later and some family’s would be arriving there by 8am or so and this would be a good time for me to stop in.
As I got out of my truck, I heard the dogs barking inside the home. I knew that someone would be up soon if not already. With a knock on the door and flier in hand, the door opened.
“Good morning, how are you” said Elaine as she stepped out and closed the door behind her.
“Ummmm….. Here take this“, I said handing her one of my computer generated fliers.
“What is this”, she exclaimed!
“This is in response to your talking to certain mothers up here at your nursery school and I am going to be charging you with slander for all these lies and fabrication".
"Oh, and we are being recorded right now”, as I showed her my little recorder (I still have that confrontation saved).
“What did I say, To who“? “I never fabricated any stories“ Elaine told me.
“Save it…. Lisa told us everything you said”
“What did Lisa say“? “Lisa should have never came to you” Elaine said.
“SHE IS A FRIEND, I SHOUTED. Thank god she came to us with this“.
As I proceeded to tell her what was said, Elaine denied it.
“I never said that to Lisa”….
“So your calling her a liar then”….. “Yes” was her response.
I repeated, “Oh, so your calling Lisa a liar”….. “No, was her response this time. But, I never said those things she said.
With a 19minute chat that was recorded, I left Elaine Gammons more wound up and an emotional wreck than before I had arrived. I had just learned that some of the things she had said about me was brought to her attention by her niece Julie who just happened to have been married to one of my step brothers, David Merritt. Elaine seemed to stay away from the real issue of “child molester” and what I call an attack of slander. She carried on about my younger years and her knowledge of my drinking and pot smoking in which she had learned from her niece who was married to my step Brother.
I could care less about all that shit.... it was the molestation story that was a total fucking lie!
She finally explained to me that it was her (Elaine's) own daughter who had been the one who told her of this molestation somewhere around 15 or so years ago. She told me that her daughter “brought this home off the bus“. Again, She also told me that all of her other knowledge of “Drug problems and jail time” came from her niece Julie.
I had to laugh…
“Do you know how many times those people sat around my table passing the joint around as well", I asked her.
"Does smoking an occasional joint justify a drug problem"?
"If so, I am guilty of that then".
"Does a night of 6 hours in a drunk tank in jail for drinking, getting drunk (which led to poor judgment and a domestic violence situation) justify “Jail time”? Is that worthy of spreading to the community? A night in a drunk tank over 14 years ago?
"This child molestation thing is BOGUS“!!!!!!!!!
"If your so concerned.... Where the heck were you when these allegations were fresh"?
"Why was I not investigated back then“?
Where was your duty as a mandatory reporter back then?
TOTAL BULLSHIT!!!
Elaine explained that this “hearsay” coming from her child was just that, “and we all know that hearsay never stands up in court“. She also said that it was the bus drivers duty to report it if he had heard it. She said that being a “Mandatory reporter” she has to provide what she knows to anybody when asked. She mentioned she was a mandatory reported several times during our chat. This justifies her actions I guess??? Does a mandatory reporter have the right to report bogus information to whoever walks through their door? Did Lisa ask for information on us? Doesn’t a mandatory reporter have a duty to make sure what comes out of their mouths is legitimate! If she did not bring this to legal council 15 plus years ago, what gives her the right to run her suck now?! These are all questions running in the back of my pounding head! I’m going fucking crazy! I can’t believe this is happening!
After I left Elaine’s place, I went to Limington Village. I stopped first at the town hall. Patty the town clerk, was there and I showed/asked her if I could post these fliers. She read it and told me that she would have to ask the selectman. “Ok“, I said and off I went. I then stopped and posted a flier in the post office. “I wonder how long this will stay here“, I thought. I then went next door to the donut shop and passed a few out to people who were sitting there. A friend of mine Paul and his wife were there. I handed one to them and they looked at it for a minute and looked up at me with a look of fear and concern. They were totally lost for words. I told them that this was just the beginning. I am going to sue that bitch! They told me that they were sorry and good luck. I was in a hurry to get more fliers out so off I went. I went into the corner store, Jongerdens just next door and asked if I could post one in the store as I knew that they would suck it all up as they just love the gossip down there. I figured, what a better way to get this out! The owner said sure, “I’ll stick it by the coffee pot“. I then went next door to the restaurant, walked in and started handing them out to who ever was dinning. Again, some friends (Jimmy Worden) were floored by this. I went home and printed more fliers. Back to the post office I went. Sure enough, my first posting had been taken down already. When I confronted the postal clerk Kathy Haley and asked if she had taken it down, her response was quick and stern. It was obvious that I had treaded on her turf. “Yes, I did. I can’t have that here” was her words. I looked at her and told her that she would have to keep checking in out in of the lobby for more of these, because I am going to put some back every time she removes them. She then threatened me with calling the police and I invited her to. “PLEASE CALL THEM. I NEED ALL THE HELP AND PUBLICITY I CAN GET“. After all, this is why I am out here doing this! She rolled her eyes and told me that it is against postal policy to hang anything but postal related items/info out there in the lobby. I asked her, “What about the postings of missing children and most wanted persons”?
“Those are FEDERAL listings in a federal building” I was told.
I asked Kathy, “what would you do if this was your nightmare“?
Would you use the post office as a place to help in your cause/aid?
“No“, she said. “I can’t, its against the rules of the post office“.
I asked if she was sincere in this and “Do you realize the seriousness of this“?
“Yes, but I still couldn’t do it“.
I told her that if this was her true feelings, then I would respect her and not post them in here. I also apologized in advance if I should happen to drop some in the parking lot by mistake while walking out. Again, she rolled her eyes and just went back to work. She looked disgusted in me. Like I was way out of line and trying to start trouble.
All I wanted to do was tell the world that I am innocent and to post the facts just incase anyone else was informed of such bogus information by Mrs. Elaine Gammon! Out the door I went… I walked over to the newspaper stand on the sidewalk of the post office and inserted 75cents. I opened the door and slid some fliers in the front window to take the place of today’s paper.
Back to the donut shop…no one there.
Back to the restaurant and handed out some more to some new customers. On the way out, I was allowed to place a few on a counter.
There…. I have made my rounds in the town.
“Oh yea, what about the town Hall“? I went back to the town office and asked Patty if she had seen the selectman. Yes, she said. Its ok to post.
“YEE HAA“, I thought. I found an available space on the board, posted my message, and off I went....... Off to: Pine Tree Legal!
While on the way into Portland, Brian called. “What’s up Dad“?
“I’m off to a lawyers office. Hopefully I can get some help. I confronted the Bitch this morning“.
“Yeah, I called her too”, he said.
“Did she tell you I was there“?
“No”, he said.
“I told her you would be calling. What did you say to her. What did she say“, I
I asked?
“I just told her that what she said is wrong and that she has certainly created a nightmare for us“. Brian and I chatted a bit shared our thoughts and off we went to start our day.
10am I made it to Pine Tree Legal - Upon entering, I was greeted by a lady at a desk. “What can I do for you“?, she asked. I explained that I need help in suing someone on a slander charge.
“I’m sorry we cannot help you as that is a civil case. We only handle criminal cases….”
A man who was in the back of the office came on over and asked what the case was about. As I started to tell him, he opened the front door and stepped out to have a butt. I gave him all the details, told him about the confrontation this morning, the recording device, showed him my fliers, etc. He listened with great interest and concern. His first words were, “Go see a lawyer. You need to go see a lawyer“. He told me that I certainly had a slander case, border line harassment. If it were harassment, I could get a lawyer as that would be criminal violation. However, it would be hard to get a DA to look at this as harassment. He told me that lawyers who do personal injury law would be most knowledgeable about this case and look in the yellow pages for lawyers who fall under personal injury law.
Off I went to the truck. I had a phonebook in there. Through the pages I went. Call after call was a dead end. It seemed that nobody took these cases! Finally, one lawyer told me that I had a case, but how would I justify damages? I told him that I didn’t know. How do you measure this in dollars and cents? What are the tools to convert emotional distress into dollars and cents??? He explained that if I had lost business because of this, this would be one way. I would have to prove this loss. He told me that it was a hard case and it would cost a lot of money only to get her in the court room for a public apology. He told me to call around and get other opinions. Off again…. Looking for some legal help. “Someone must be able to help“ I thought!
My Emotions are running wild. I am all fired up over this irresponsible woman’s lies and fabrication.
Now what... I’m thinking. Where to now?
I drove to my buddies garage.

2pm
"Dave, have you heard the news. Have you heard from Chet" (Chet is Dave's Brother)?
"No, what’s up"…
I proceeded to tell him the latest. Again, my story was out to another. Dave could not believe what he was hearing?
“What the fuck?”, he said.
“I don’t know Dave, this is certainly a trip".
"Just when you think life is interesting…. Surprise! Some old bag really makes your life interesting.
“It’s Definitely a nightmare…. “What would you do’’, Dave?
“Probably go kill the Bitch”, was his reply!
"I've actually thought of that one, Dave".
"Unfortunately, breaking her neck would be too quick".
"Well let God handle it in a slower way"


Saturday: I actually had a little relaxation today. Yes, my head is still spinning and filled with hate and anger toward that woman, but the family kept quite busy with Caleb’s Soccer Game, A Bike Ride in the new sidecar unit to Wal-Mart so we could pick up some things for tomorrows Bike run. I called a few friends in trying to get a group of us to ride together tomorrow. I ended up getting a hold of Russell, a good friend who said that he was just ready to go out on his bike. "Hmmm…. Sounds nice".
"How about meeting at Skips for a game of pool", I asked.
It was there at Skips where I ran into another friend, Mark. Mark immediately came up to me and asked what the hell was going on? Mark had heard the latest news and couldn’t believe it. I told him the story and all that I was going through thus far. He too, was lost for words. I mean…what does a friend say? He said that he couldn’t believe this and wished me the best in trying to hang Elaine for slander. I told him that it looked like it was just going to have to be swept under the rug unless I came up with 10-15 thousand dollars and with no guarantee of getting my money back. He just shook his head and bought me a beer.
Sunday Bike run - We met a bunch of friends and bikers in Hollis for a pancake breakfast at 7am. Russell asked if I had any sleep last night and I told him yes,
“The beers helped”!
We did breakfast and headed out to Augusta for the Annual Toy Run where we met about 10,000 other bikers for the trip to drop off toys. It was a full day event and we made it back home around 7pm. Certainly a good day. Well deserved, I might add.

Monday - Back to the grind. My mind was racing again. All these thoughts of no help. I just couldn’t take it any longer. I called the Me State Bar Association Lawyer Referrals office and talked with a lady named Penny. I was told about the services and how they worked. They would give me a referral and it was 25.00 per referral. I could pay by credit card or they could send an invoice. If I didn’t like my first referral, they would wave the fee, and give me another.
“I’m in”, I said.
"I need this referral"!
The lady gave me a case number and the name and number of a lawyer. If you talk to their secretary, she will take your info and pass it to the lawyer. “They have 3 business days to respond”, she said.
I’m thinking….oh boy, more waiting!
I got off the phone and made the call.
“Hello” …….Law office of Arthur Dumus, may I help you. I introduced myself and explained my situation. I heard an “Oh my” and some other sympathetic sounds and was told that she would forward this info to Arthur and he would call me back. Well, at least I am talking to a law firm again. Hopefully this wait of a call back wont be a long one! About an hour passed and the call I wanted came in.
“Hello”…. Hi, is this Robert Harrington?
“Yes”.
Hi, this is Arthur Dumas returning your call. It sounds like you have a case of slander, but there are a lot of hurdles to overcome. This is a very long process and it could cost 10-15 thousand dollars with no guarantee of getting the judge to grant you anything at all. I get 175.00 per hour and this will take a lot of time.
We carried on a conversation and I asked him about sending a letter to her and requesting a public apology. He said that he could do that, but I would need a 1000.00 retainer fee and he would return any unused portion. However, he also stated that I would have to sign a waiver or a contract (can’t remember is legal term) so that if Elaine refused to give me a public apology, we would go after her in civil court. I would then be liable for monthly payments and we would go after her at any cost and with no pretense of getting anything back! I told him that I could write a letter to her for less than 1000.00 and I didn’t need his help. It was obvious that he was in it for the money and didn’t really give a rats ass about justice.
I called the Maine State Bar Association back and told them that I wanted another referral due to the fact that I was not confident in this Arthur Dumas. I explained that he took little time to acknowledge my issue and spent 95% of our conversation talking his payment(s)! They gave me another referral and a case number and off I went. I called that number and got the office of Daniel R. Warren. Again, I told the secretary who I was, why I called, etc. She took the info and told me that Mr. Warren will call you. I’m thinking great….another wait! I can’t take it!
I got off the phone and called Brian….. I explained all my phone calls and the bottom line of 15,000!!!!!! I told him that I was waiting on another Lawyer from this referral program. I went on to tell Brian my frustrations and anger. I was so caught up in my own thoughts that I didn’t process how Brian might have been affected by all this.
"Dad, How do you think I feel"?
"I mean… I wonder if any of my friends hear this if they are going to say anything or if they are just going to keep quiet and wonder… Did Brian really get molested by his dad"?….
"Do you think that makes me feel good"?
"Just like you, I really don’t give a shit what people think".
"We both know better. But still, its fucked up".
"Yes it is Brian..... TOO FUCKED UP"!
"I don’t know what else to do".
"I feel like punching her"!
"No Dad, don’t do anything stupid".
"Brian, I feel as though I should go to the State Police and tell them I need help".
"I’m scared".
"I’m afraid that I might do something to her".
"I want to hurt her so bad".
"I want to punch her right in the face"!
"I just cant get past this. Doesn’t she realize the seriousness of such talk. Is she that ignorant? Is she that insensitive? I cant believe a person would do this to someone. She is obviously heartless. I can’t believe how she puts on such a front. Fake smiles, etc. It makes me sick. She is pathetic! Don’t worry Brian. I’ll remain in control. I have to. I have a little one here at home to be here for. I’ll be in touch to keep you updated".
I went back to work just long enough for my mind to start racing again. IDEA!!!!>>>> I’ll call the courthouse in Springvale and find out where to obtain paperwork for filing in my own defense. Fuck the lawyers!
“Hello, Springvale district courthouse”.
Hi, my name is Robert Harrington and I need to know how to go about obtaining paperwork/forms to bring someone up on slander charges.
There was a silence….
Then I heard, “We don’t give out forms for that”.
End of sentence and long silence again.
"You need a lawyer" in a very stern voice.
"I cant afford 15,000. For a lawyer".
"I want to do this myself".
"Well, you need to bring the paperwork down here and with 125.00 filing fee you submit it".
“So there are no legal forms“???
“No”, she said very quick and stern again.
I was thinking..... what "paperwork" if no legal forms??????
It was obvious that this person had something shoved up her ass this morning as she lacked the personality and people skills to explain what I actually needed to do. It’s was a good thing that I couldn’t reach through the phone or else I would have ripped her throat out. I have already been through enough, I don’t need any more fruit cases with bad people skills!
"Ok… I don’t need legal forms. Just motion to file for hearing I guess?
"YES", she said like I had already wasted enough of her time.
Is there a certain floor, window/room/person to bring this to, I asked?
"NO"……. she said.
"Ahh….ok then"...... "So I go to the courthouse, walk through any door, hand it to any person and it will be taken care of"?
"YES"….. She says.
"What is your name", may I ask?
Short silence…. “Melinda", she said.
"Thanks Melinda".... sorry to have wasted your time!
BY NOW I WISH THAT MURDER WAS AN OPTION!
OPEN SEASON ON MELINDA’S and ELAINE'S… (ANOTHER FUCKING CUNT IT SEEMS)! Christ, we all know that there must be proper channels to go through. Why is this bitch giving me an attitude? Hmmmm….. Maybe she's a GAMMON? By now my blood pressure is out of control! I could chew barbwire right now!
Three deep breaths and back to work.
I went home and told Melissa of my wonderful day and all that I did, who I talked too, etc.
Poor Melissa, she feels for me. I also know that I have been on edge lately. My mind is so occupied with all of this that I have neglected her and Caleb. I have been so busy with phone calls, notes, work, my EBay store that I have not been a very good husband or Father. I mean….even when I’m talked too, I don’t hear anything as my mind is elsewhere. Melissa is such an understanding, caring and loving person. She has been giving me head rubs to ease the headaches and help get me to sleep although she has been put on the back burner through all of this. I feel sorry.
Its after supper and I step outside to get some air. I come in grab a beer. I also notice some items that I had ready for shipping last week are still sitting on the hutch. Melissa was going to send them out, but simply forgot. As I grab them and make comment…. that if I want anything done, I might as well do it myself, I slam the door and then go throw them in the truck so I will see them in the morning only to be sure to ship them myself. This was not fair. Its just that I am wound up so tight and my patience is thin.
I grab another beer and go out into the yard. As I spot a piece of plywood, I come up with another brainstorm. I went and got some spray paint out of the shed and wrote on the plywood in big black letters: ELAINE GAMMON - FUCK YOU! I then, stood the sign up facing the road and proceeded to jump in my truck and head for my buddy Dave’s. When I arrived and got out of the truck, Dave could tell that I wasn’t doing so good. When I told him what I had just done, he buried his head in his hand and just shook his head. Bob, you can’t do that.
"I DON’T GIVE A SHIT"!
"What are they going to do, arrest me for slander"?
I have found out through all of this that it is not an easy thing to do…LOL.
It was obvious, that my thinking was out of control. I shot the breeze for a few minutes and went home to remove the sign. I went in the house and apologized to Melissa for snapping earlier.
"It’s ok, Hun".
"I understand", was her reply.

Tues. 8am….Going crazy at work! Not happy with the lawyers feedback from the first referral. I’m Still waiting on the second referral of Daniel Warren!
9:30 am….. My mind is wondering…who do I turn to? Who can I call that really gives a shit?
I’m thinking….. I tried consumer mediation service only to be told its not their problem. Hmmmm, She is state licensed. Maybe I should call the State!
I call the Dept. of Human services - I got through to Louise and explained my situation. She referred me to the Childcare Licensing unit and I was told to talk to Elaine Gammons Licensing Representative Terri Giglio. I explained my story in great detail as Terri kept asking many questions and expressed patience as she was writing these things down. At first, she was not sure if there was anything she could do. It was then that I asked her, don’t you care who you give licenses to? Can these people be allowed to fabricate stories or pass on bogus, invalid lies or slander to any person that walks through their door? I also asked her…. As “MANDATORY REPORTER” (this is the term Elaine Gammon uses to justify her actions) does she have the right to pass on (even valid) information to just anybody? Isn’t there certain legal channels to go through? I also asked this question: “What if it was me that stated these things in reference to HER HUSBAND”? What if mothers were to find out that he is a child molester? Christ, I have as much right to say bogus bullshit as much as she does! At that, She said that she would talk to her supervisor Robert Steinberg as she felt as though there was indeed some “licensing infringement”. She went on to tell me that at the least, she would have to explain to Elaine what a “Mandatory reporter” really is. When I asked her if she was sincere in this “follow up”, she told me “yes”. She also gave me her supervisors name (Robert Steinberg) and his phone number. She asked if I would like a copy of the report and when I said most definitely, she asked for my address so she could send me a copy of the report.
I got off the phone feeling much better! Someone actually cares and listens it seems.

Wednesday: A Nice relaxed day as I got through to someone yesterday who seems to give a shit! However…. Still waiting on that second referral (Daniel Warren) from the Me. State Bar to call me though! The day went on with mixed emotions and still, frustrations.

Thurs - Started back with Jim (Jim is a painting contractor who uses me as a "sub" when I myself, am slow). I talked with one of the workers, Rick. I told him my thoughts/feelings of the whole mess and if I don’t get satisfaction in Legal help, I am working on what may be in the making of a book. All my notes, phone calls, contacts, emotions, etc, will go down on paper and will be available for the general public.
I also told him my thoughts of when its time for “check out” (If I should get sick and possibly die before that bitch)..... "I’ll take her with me"! Rick stated concern and reasons not too do such a thing. Looking back now, I realize that this was anger talking and not a smart thing to say. However, I still wish DEATH ON THAT FUCKING CUNT!
I Called the layers office around 9am wondering why I have not heard from them. After all, its been over 3 days. The Secretary said the he should of called by now as I am sure that he got the message and she would get this message to the lawyer and he would call. I Waited 3 hours and couldn’t take it any longer…. I Called ME State bar Ass. and reached Penny. I told her that I have yet to get a call from the latest referral. She said that she would call them and I would hear back from her on the status. I told her that time is of essence and I feel that this is bad Business. She assured me that it isn’t supposed to work this way and she would call them and get right back to me. She never called back to me to confirm her calling the lawyer, etc….., but I did get a call from the lawyers Secretary and she said that she could set up an appointment.
"An office or a phone appointment", she asked.
I told her, "what ever is the quickest, ASAP"!
"How about Monday at 9:45am".
"Sure", I said.
"Do you want to call him or do you want him to call you"?
"Have him call me I guess, so that I don’t interrupt his schedule".
"Ok, Monday at 9:45am it is…. He will call you then"....."Thank you" and hung up.
I’m thinking…..Another wait of 4 days! I am going to go fucking nuts!
Back to work for a few minutes and now it’s lunchtime!
I told Rick of my latest dilemma. He shook his head and was sensitive to my disappointment, anger, and rage (If he only really knew).
This is not a healthy feeling.
We went over and saw Steve on another job and had lunch with him. It was nice seeing Steve again and it helped take my mind from things for a few as we talked and caught up on a few things.
Back to work and went to another job.
The phone rings at about 1:15 and it is the lawyer himself!
"I am sorry", he says…..
"Well, I try to understand as we all get busy, but I will be honest and tell you that I am pretty wound up right now".
"I am going nowhere it seems".
He was sensitive to my situation and told me that he had read the info from my first conversation with his secretary as well as the info sent from the Maine State Bar. He went on to explain and say basically the same thing the first lawyer told me! Its going to cost a lot of money as this will require a lot of time to put all together to bring to a judge. You have many hurdles to cross also. And you will have to state a figure of loss/damages. How much business have you suffered? Does she have asset’s? Also, let it be known that, even if we go all the way…and your awarded damages, she can then file bankruptcy. She would have her assets locked and we couldn’t touch them. For a 1,000.00 retainer fee, I can send her a letter for her to sign that says she is sorry for all this and admits fault for her actions. If she signs it and sends it back, you can post them everywhere. Let people know the whole story…. I told him that I could do that myself. I can send a letter to her demanding apology. He told me that if I decide on what I want to do to call him and he cut our time short.
Here I am again…. Little satisfaction in legal help!
It seems like my hands are tied.
Unless I have money to throw away on an expensive lawyer, we will not see legal action. So much for our justice system. She breaks a law of slander, but it costs the victim money to charge her. Why have these fucking laws in place then!!!???
Well, by Now I’m thinking…… My last and final legal resource that I am still waiting on..... HER LICENCING REPRESENTATIVE! Hopefully, they will straighten her ass out! I would love to see her license revoked, the fucking bitch! If they don’t come through, I guess the book is underway! This is my only resource of defense, justice, awareness and a way to release all this anger that is built up now. I want the world to know what this has done to me and my family and that it could have been YOU! Yes YOU! Anybody reading this! You too, could be subject to this very easily. Anybody can ruin a persons life. Its easy! Just try to fathom the ramifications of such slander. Think of no recourses to help in your defense. Think of greedy lawyers who get 175.00 per hour for services. Think of your tarnished name and dignity. Does the Elaine Gammon even comprehend what she has done? Does she lack such responsibility and common sense to just throw shit around like this? I would not have cared much at all if this had come from some drunk off a bar stool. This is supposed to be a respectable and upstanding citizen in our community! People will buy into her story just because she holds an image of such a respectable and responsible being. HOWEVER..... NOT THE CASE HERE!
Deep down/fact is this… I know better, Brian knows better, GOD KNOWS BETTER! I hope that this bitch dies and goes to HELL!
I always said that I would kill someone who ever molested any of my kids and that they would never make it to court. Little did I know, that I would also want to kill someone who fabricates a story of me molesting my own child! What can I say.....That is how I feel. She does not deserve to be in such a responsible atmosphere. Caring for children, holding an image of being a responsible person. She broke laws, passed bogus lies, slander and total fabrication! She Sucks! I pray on her, terminal cancer with a slow and painful death!

Friday - A Good day. Easy work day with not much stress. I'm still waiting on a report from Elaine's Licensing Representative as promised. I realize that it has only been a couple of days since contacting them, but I thought that I would at least get a call confirming some kind of follow through. The wait is killing me. It really sucks holding on to this.

Sat- Another soccer game of Caleb’s. They won! We were quite busy with things, so my mind was not on constant stress mode. After the game we went to Wal-Mart to shop for food, etc. for Sunday’s big NASCAR race in NH.... The Sylvania 300.
We were busy packing the van this afternoon and I really didn’t have time to dwell on things. I am looking forward to getting away tomorrow. Early to bed/Early to rise as we have to meet friends for the trip to NH tomorrow.

Sun - We were up early and met Ziggy and family at 5:45am at Jongerdens. We followed Ziggy into Loudon and made great time. We arrived around 7:45am, parked, got out the grill and did some breakfast. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. I don’t think Elaine entered my mind all day! Things are getting a little more relaxed as time goes on. Sure, I get fired up when I stew on it, but for the most part, I have become a little less stressed and angry. I think that with all the resources and people that I have talked to, they have taken some of the load. I find comfort in writing my notes and knowing that I will print this book of notes and documentation for the world to see. In the end, my name will be cleared and Elaine will prove to be the real loser here.

Mon - A real busy day at work keeps my mind of things. I was hoping to see a report from Terri Giglio in the mail when I got home tonight, but none. Hopefully, this week!

Tues - Another busy day! I busted butt at work and sprayed/back brushed the exterior body of an entire house. Had to beat the rain that is forecasted this evening. With a 4 hour window needed for dry time before the rain, I did good! We made it! I packed up and was off the job at 3pm. Home and beat! It will be bed early tonight!
I woke up off an on throughout the night to the sound of rain coming down! Hope the paint job holds up!

Wed - Stayed home today while things dry out in the paint world. I’m doing some glass work as I have an order to fill. Melissa just got back from the store and told me that Franz talked with her a bit. He said that a few people have been in and talking about my flyers. All are in awe over this nightmare. No one has bought into Elaine’s fabrication. I would hope not! I mean… I have grown up in this town and people know me! Obviously, better than Elaine.
It hurts to think that she would have me labeled as a child molester. It hurts that much more to think that she has me as molesting MY OWN SON! How sick.
I was doing good until Melissa came home with the latest news from the store.
Even though everybody is supportive and sensitive to me, it still makes my blood boil when I get thinking about all this bullshit! I can’t take it any longer…. Off to the phone!
I just called Terri Giglio’s number only to get an answering machine. I left a message in reference to her follow up and the report that I am supposed to receive and did she talk with her supervisor Robert Steinberg? I called Robert Steinberg’s number and also got an answering machine! I again. Left a message and told him who I was and asked if he did indeed get the info from Terri and if there was a report made. I also said that I am in the process of legal council and need all the documentation that I can get to follow through/make a decision as to where I am going to take this mess. The wait for feedback continues….

My friend Russell showed up to get me to take a bike trip into NH with another friend Mike. It sure was nice getting out on the old bike. Air was crisp, Scene was great, and what a nice trip! Very relaxing. However, I Got home only to find out that I had missed Robert Steinberg’s call! Figures…. that’s my luck.

Thurs - Off to work…watching the clock until 9am. (At 9am I called Robert and we had a lengthy discussion and I filled him in on everything. I told him that I was waiting on Terri’s return call to no avail. I asked if this was going to be a follow through or was I wasting my time. He was sympathetic but said that his hands were tied/this may be a fine line to legality and he would have to get a hold of the Attorney Generals office to see where all this lies. I asked if I was going to get a copy of a report as Terri mentioned. He said that he would check with her and get back to me. It seems like an endless road of no answers. One thing is certain in all this…. I am learning where the laws lie and who really gives a shit. I guess when its time for my book and I use proper names, facts, etc… Elaine will have the same resources if she decides to try and sue my ass. Fuck her….The world is going to know what a low life bitch she is! Facts are facts….no rumors/bullshit on this end!

Fri - Messed up/fucked up morning…. I lost my cool just because my lunch was not ready as I was heading out the door to go to work. Poor Melissa, she does not deserve this. I think that I need some valium!
Turned out to be a nice day at work….VERY BUSY! Busted ass and finished the job, got final payment. Off to the next!

Sat - Caleb and I are alone as Melissa needed a break from us. Mostly me probably. She left last night due to my freak out over no lunch. Caleb and I had a nice day shopping, lunch, relaxation.

Sun - Decided to write the Attorney Generals office myself. Just to follow up and see if Robert Steinberg did indeed do his part as promised.

Message sent:

To whom it may concern,
My name is Robert Harrington and I am in the process of seeking legal council and have exhausted many resources in reference to a case of slander brought on by a State Licensed Nursery School Owner/Operator. In the case of "Elaine Gammon" who owns/runs ABC-123 Nursery School (207-793-2970) at 125 Gammon Rd. in Limington Me. 04049 (SIC CODE 8351), Let it be known that she has been passing bogus hearsay, fabricating stories and using what we all know as SLANDER in trying to degrade myself and my character. She has told some of the mothers in her daycare while at her daycare and during daycare hours, that "Robert Harrington" (Myself) is a very bad person and he is a "CHILD MOLESTER"! One of these Mothers that she told this to, happens to be a good friend and someone who has brought this to my attention. (This person/mother has submitted a written statement for me as well for legal purpose).
Let it be known that, I have filed a complaint/statement, with the York County Sheriffs Office and with an Officer/Deputy Sean Sanborn (207-324-1111). I have also Called the Maine State Bar Association for lawyer referrals (I have documents and Lawyers names if needed) only to find that it will cost around 15,000.00 to take her to court!
I have also called the State of Maine Dept. of Human Services Childcare licensing unit and have filed a complaint with her licensing Representative Terri Giglio (822-2257). Terri took all of the great detail and told me that she would also talk with her Supervisor, Robert Steinberg (287-5042) and she would get back to me to let me know what action, if any could be taken. After a week of no response, I called her back and left a message only to never receive a call back! It was then, that I called her supervisor, Robert Steinberg, explained who I was and asked him if he had indeed got the complaint and if so, where was this complaint going. Robert told me that he was not sure if there were any infringements on Elaine Gammon's part and that he would have to talk with someone in the Attorney Generals Office (Which is why I am writing to you now) to find out where this complaint lies. I am writing to confirm this step as I want to make sure that this is not swept under the rug!
As far as I am concerned, this lady's license should be revoked! Tell me, Is it in the States best interest to give licenses to irresponsible people who come across as an upstanding citizen in a small community only to have them fabricate such stories and use slander as a tact to hurt and harm another? If there is no infringement here and this should pass as no harm intended/done...... What if I fabricated a story of a Child Molester in HER HOUSE/NURSERY SCHOOL? I bet that would catch your attention wouldn't it?
My family has been through hell ever since this has hit the community. I own a painting Business and am sure that it will suffer due to her ignorance and lack of responsibility.
I confronted Elaine (I have this on recorded audio that she was aware of also) and asked her "Where did you come up with such a story"..... She told me that her daughter brought it home off the bus 15years ago! She said that my oldest boy (Brian Harrington) who is now 26 and who was supposed to be victim, told this to Elaine's Daughter when they were back in school and riding the bus together! Let it be known that, My boy is as devastated by all of this as I am! He too, called Elaine and confronted her with this! This is total lie/fabrication. When confronted with this, Elaine explained to me that, as a "Mandatory Reporter" she has duty to pass on any information like this to who she feels needs it. If that's the case.... where was her duty 15 years ago? Why is this just now hitting the streets? If this is true and she never filed a complaint.... I guess she failed to do HER DUTY, HUH? I also feel that she has duty to tell the proper channels, not just anybody that walks through her door! This term she used "mandatory reporter" is her out and reason that she is using to justify what she has done!
This is so wrong. She is so wrong... wrong in many ways. Her lack of duty, common sense, professionalism alone deserves her license revoked! The way I see it.... anybody that enters this woman’s world can be subject to the same harassment/slander that me and my family have been subject to.
To have your name associated with the two words "CHILD MOLESTOR" is devastation. This was truly a low blow and one that I will not let pass. You can bet that if I don’t get help from someone on a state level and someone who allows her to carry on with this kind of professionalism, I will do all that I can to see that this does not happen to an innocent victim again. Better yet.... The whole family of an innocent victim! My family has been totally awed by all of this. The stress and mental abuse that she has brought on has no words. I have had sleepless nights, headaches, loss of job performance due to her! The family has seen and shared my stresses, etc. This is certainly a FAMILY nightmare.
I At LEAST, deserve a public apology from this woman. I have to wonder....how many people has she said this to? This is so terrible. If anybody reading this right now, has a family.... just imagine this being you writing this letter. Imagine having your name associated with those words CHILD MOLESTOR! Imagine your friends, family hearing this. These words coming from someone who is well respected, high profile and an upstanding citizen, must be true.... WRONG! This is what makes this so wrong/bad. I could careless if some drunk on a barstool said these things.....BUT.... this is coming from a State licensed Daycare provider!
You can bet that I will be writing a book or at least putting some documentation/flyers together to pass around our community not only in effort to clear my tarnished name/character, but also to let people aware of what is going on in her Business! Anybody subject to her world should be aware of what they are up against. I will be including this letter to you in it, as well as all my initial police report and other documents/resources (with phone numbers, etc.) in an effort to clear my name and let the world know who Elaine Gammon is. This "State Licensed" Citizen is a disgrace to society! I have never been so determined before for any cause than this cause to tell my community and the rest of the world who I am and who she is!
The only difference is I will be telling truth! There should be no laws broken in that, right?
Please let me know if this acceptable practice or not by your "State Licensed Daycare Provider". I really don't think so.....
Keep your eye out for my book: "ELAINE GAMMON - ANY FAMILY"S NIGHTMARE"
Robert S. Harrington
681 Cape Rd, Limington Me. 04049 Tel: 207-793-8948
END OF RESOURSES……

NOTE:I am going to contact a publishing company and find out how to go about making my book!

Mon. 25th - Called Terri Giglio and asked where we were at in all of this and if I were to get that report as promised. She told me that it was in Roberts hands and that he was working on it. I mentioned to her that I had talked to Robert and he told me that he was going to talk to you, Terri and see where it was. It seems that you two are passing the buck. I certainly hope that this is something that is not being taken lightly and swept under the rug. I also told Terri of Robert mentioning to me, getting a hold of the Attorney Generals office and seeing what rules were broken, if any, and if there was something that he/they could do. I also told her that I emailed the attorney generals office and explained my situation, and told the attorney generals office of my correspondence with you and Robert and that they should be hearing from Robert soon, if not already. I told Terry that this was not going to be swept under the rug and that I will do the same to Elaine and her family as she has done to me!
"HER HUSBAND IS A CHILD MOLESTOR at that daycare" and I hung up!
I immediately called Robert, left a message of contacting the Attorney Generals office and telling him that I am extremely frustrated and am going crazy with not knowing of what action is being taken against this woman! I told him that I am on a mission to tell the community of her practices and let the public know that anybody who steps through her doors and into her world are subject to lies, fabrication and slander!
I AM GOING FUCKING NUTS WITH THIS!


I sat down and wrote a letter to Elaine. I then went to the town hall, had it notarized and went and sent it certified mail.

This is the letter sent:

To: Elaine Gammon 9/25/06
ABC-123 Nursery School
125 Gammon Rd.
Limington, Me. 04049
Enclosed within this letter you will find a request for public apology in regards to the lies, fabrication and slander that you have brought on to myself and my family. This nightmare that you have put me and my family into has caused more grief and frustration than you will ever know. To have your name associated with the two words “Child Molester” is devastating! You have caused me loss of sleep, headaches, lost job performance and total mental breakdown/abuse! The pain that you have created is unexplainable. Just imagine if you can, someone coming up to you and saying that these two words “child molester” are out to the community about your husband. Just try to fathom that. Do you even realize the seriousness of this? Obviously not. Otherwise you would have used better judgment/common sense before saying such things. Maybe you truly lack responsibility, common sense and better judgment?
You may find this message as a joke, but I certainly do not find any of this amusing.
When I confronted you with this, you mentioned the fact that your duty as a “Mandatory Reporter” justifies your spreading rumors and hearsay on my behalf. You said that your daughter brought this home from school and off the school bus and that she was told this story of child molestation by my son Brian and the one who is supposed to be the victim here. Along with my recorded confrontation and you trying to justify your actions, I also have some other comments being made by you that were not true. We know that Brian himself called you and set the record straight too! Tell me…. As a “Mandatory Reporter” did you report to the proper channels, as well as telling people who walk through your doors at your place of business, this trash of me? If not…. I guess you failed your true duty as a MANDATORY REPORTER, Huh?
Your lack of responsibility, professionalism and character has put me into a nightmare that I wish on nobody but YOU! As somebody who is supposed to be an upstanding citizen in our community, you are no better than the dirt we all walk on. Your bogus remarks to certain Mothers at your place of business got back to me and stepped me into dozens of hours of research in talking with legal council, etc.
After exhausting many resources of legal help like Pine Tree Legal, Maine State Bar Association and getting referrals to lawyers who deal in slander cases only to find out it will cost upwards of 15,000.00 to get you into a courtroom and without a guarantee of reimbursement (only because you can go bankrupt and freeze assets so I am told), I have contacted the Department of Human Services and talked with your licensing Representative, Terri Giglio (822-2257). I also talked with Terri’s supervisor, Robert Steinberg (287-5042) and told him what you have done to me and if there has been any licensing infringement. Robert told me that he was going to call the Attorney Generals office and see where we stood. Let it be known that, I too, have emailed the Attorney General and explained my situation.
Hopefully, someone on a state level will find this of interest and realize that you are wrong! Wrong in many ways!
You can avoid more embarrassment by giving me a public apology in writing. The local fliers would be the right place to do so. I want to make sure that anybody that you have said these bogus lies to, are touched by your apology and that my name is cleared of such an awful title!
I will promise you this…. If I do not receive acknowledgement of this letter in writing within 14 business days, and your apology as requested in 30days, you can bet that I will put all my documents, police report, resources, names/numbers of my contacts into a book/flier and post/send them out to surrounding communities for the public to see. They can be judge of who is right and wrong here! I will make sure that anybody who brings children into your world/place of business are subject to the same abuse that I have been through!
I have never been so more determined to do anything in my life that to prove to this world who I truly am, and who ELAINE GAMMON is!
You know Elaine…. through all of this I have to wonder. I have to wonder why…. Why would a little girl (Your Daughter) fabricate such a story to you so long ago and when she was so little. Maybe you lied when you told me that she was the one that told you this. Maybe your just passing the buck for your fabrication and slander? Maybe she did say this… if she did, why? Hmmm…. Just maybe it was she, that was reaching out for help. Maybe it was she that was molested? People reach out in strange ways.
You can bet that this is not over. I will do whatever it takes to clear my name from this nightmare that you dragged me into. I am still waiting on the State Attorney Generals Office reply. It will be then, that I decide where this goes.
A copy of this letter along with all my documents, recorded confrontation, etc… will post the surrounding communities in an effort to clear my name, if you do not take the responsibility and do it for me in a public apology.
The way I figure it, 15,000 of my money can go a lot further in books and public awareness than in a courtroom with no guarantee of reimbursement in clearing my name. You may have labeled myself, Robert Harrington, many bad things in your little mind, but I’ll tell you this…. You have not given him the credit he deserves. You will find that I am a lot smarter than you think. You have dragged me into your world through a very bad avenue. Be prepared to travel the road with me now.

Feel free to take this letter to your lawyer as well!

Sincerely,
Robert S. Harrington
681 Cape Rd.
Limington, ME. 04049

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I feel a little better now.

Days pass....

I just checked my Email to find a reply from the Attorney Generals Office. This is their reply:
You should contact the Dept. of Health and Human Services Child Care Division at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/occhs/ …..
"DAMN IT…..I HAVE ALREADY BEEN THERE"!!!!! (HERE WE GO AGAIN ANOTHER FUCKING DEAD END!)
On that page link, I get this contact info:
To contact us:
Phone: 207-287-5099Fax: 207-287-5031
Marquardt Building 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011E-Mail: childcare.info@maine.gov
After calling them at the 207-287-5099 number and talking to Barbara Sousa and explaining why and how I was directed here, she told me that I needed to call the CHILD CARE LICENSING UNIT! DAMN IT…. I HAVE BEEN THERE TOO! This is a fucking joke! I explained to Barbara whom I talked to there and I feel as though I am being shuffled around. She then gave me the name and number of Robert Steinberg’s supervisor Peter Mauro (287-9254) and off I went. I called the number given and low and behold, I get the actual person and not a recording! After 20 minutes on the phone with Peter, he tells me that there is nothing in place for this type of complaint. However, I could file a complaint to another one of their departments that handles child abuse and tell them this story and my concern is Elaine talking this stuff in front of children. Maybe then, they would launch an investigation. I told Pete that it sounds good, but I can’t play that game as it would just bring me down to Elaine’s level. I explained my feelings on public awareness and letting the community know who I am, who Elaine is, and state the facts. Let the community decide if they want their children and themselves exposed to her tact/ways. He thought that would do the trick, wished me luck and said good-bye.

Well, it appears that my resources have come to an end. The only thing left, is waiting on Elaine now. It will be her who decides where this goes. Either she can post that public apology for all to see, or I can post this story of slander and what I call a failed legal system.
After all, facts and public awareness is not against the law!

Well..... I got my certified mail to Elaine sent back to me! She did not accept it.

Off I go to hand deliver!

As I pull into her yard, there is a van leaving her driveway. It is Lisa (our friend who made us aware of all this in the first place). Lisa has just dropped off her children, I assume.
As I get out of my truck and head to her door with my letter in which she turned down by mail in hand, she opens the door, steps out and tells me that I must leave. I am now only a few steps away and she turns around, steps back in and closes the door.
I continue my last few steps, place my letter in the crack between the door and door frame and leave. I figure, the curiosity will kill her and she will read my letter at last!
Off I go.....

Later in the day, I get a call from the York County Sheriff’s office telling me that I must not go on her property again. I proceed to tell the that I have no intention as my mission has been accomplished. Short conversation it was....
I am left now thinking she has contacted them and told them that she has forbidden me from entering her property which is fine. The only reason that I went there in the first place was to deliver this demand of a public apology that a lawyer was going to charge me 1000.00 to do!
Much to my dismay did I find out later with a knock on my door, that I was now going to be faced with HARRASSMENT CHARGES! What a surprise to see an officer SEAN SANBORN (Sean is the officer who took MY FIRST COMPLAINT OF SLANDER) standing there with harassment papers in hand. I am sure on the advice of Elaine’s Lawyer (Ronald Graff 0f Steves & Graff Attorneys at Law, Standish, Maine 04084), Elaine filed these papers.
As I welcome officer Sanborn into my home, and he realizes and acknowledges who I am and that he and I talked the day that this started, he proceeds to tell me that I am walking a fine line.
He also told me that I spelled his name wrong on my first fliers (I spelled it Shawn) and to remove his name of them. When I asked if I had broken any laws regarding his name on my fliers, he said sternly.....
"I AM ASKING YOU TO REMOVE MY NAME".
I told him that I only wanted to post the facts and those whom I have corresponded with.
"I am asking you to remobve my name again", he said.
"I am also in a position to arrest you now that these papers have been served if you should go there again", said Sean.
I told him that I had no intention as my mission was accomplished and the letter was now in her hands.
I also reminded him that HE WAS THE ONE WHO FIRST ASKED ME IF I HAD CONFRONTED HER WITH THIS TO BEGIN WITH!
Sean told me that he did not recall saying such a thing.
TYPICAL!
At any rate, Sean told me that I am walking as fine line by telling my story and posting flyers, etc. and that it border line harassment.
"To tell the truth is harassment" I asked?
"To tell my TRUE STORY is harassment.... to demand an apology for her fucking lie is harassment"!?
Sean was sympathetic to my situation, but informed me that he was doing his job.
"NICE FUCKING JOB SEAN"!
Off goes Sean and here I stand with newer complications. Here I stand with a temporary order for protection from harassment and a notice of hearing!
WHAT A FUCKING JOKE!
This is what I get for trying to defend myself!

As I look over the order and read what Elaine has written, I have to laugh. She has even made false statements on this order!
She goes on to say that she knows of Drug use in my home..... SHE HAS NEVER BEEN IN MY HOME!
She goes on to say that she knew that I served jail time..... I HAVE NEVER DONE ANY JAIL TIME!
She goes on to say " I know that a child molestation may have happened in the home"
MAY HAVE HAPPENED...... what the fuck is that?
"I KNOW THERE MAY HAVE BEEN"! Isn't that contradictory in itself? "I know there may have been".....what a fucking joke!
She goes on to say that she fears for her life as I shook papers at her in a threating manor. I never heard of any paper killing anybody! How the fuck does shaking my fliers create a threat?
Fuck.... if I really wanted to kill the bitch, the funeral would be over by know.
This fucking harassment order is no trigger lock! Give me a fucking break!
Well.... now we wait for the big court date.

Oct. 13 at 9am (Fri the 13th I might add).
Here we are in court to see if she gets a permanent grant against me.

When my name is called, her lawyer Ronald Graff stands up and asks the judge if we can have a discussion (He and I). I grant the discussion and Ronald and I retreat to a private room.
While I am ready to stand in front of the judge and plead my case and the reasons for the steps that I have taken in trying to get this woman to retract her bogus comments, I am also willing to talk with her lawyer and find resolve in a more personal way. After all, all I wanted was a public apology! My oldest son Brian (the one who is supposed to be victim here) is here with me to straighten her ass out as well as my wife and some of my friends. However, off to the room we go. Ronald and I.
As Ronald and I talk and with his professional legal skills, lack of respect and endless interruptions when I try to speak, I get pissed and tell him "Fuck it".... we'll go in front of the judge! We step out of the room only to have him apologize for his interruptions and that he will let me speak if we go back in and try to find resolve.
Back in this private room he and I go. As I tell him, all I want is an apology, he says that he will go to Elaine and see what she says. As he leaves the room, I already know the answer. After all, she could have done this long before now.
When he comes back in the room he tells me that even though she regrets all of this and has learned a valuable lesson and will never put herself in such a situation again, she is not willing to apologize.
"OF COURSE NOT"..... SHE IS BELOW THAT! SHE IS NOT PERSON ENOUGH TO ADMIT THAT SHE FUCKED UP! ESPECIALLY ON SUCH LEVEL! WHAT A FUCKING LOOSER!
Ronald goes on to tell me that if we go back downstairs and bring this in front of the judge, I will be responsible for her attorneys fees if I am found guilty of harassment. Know I am faced with the money game again. He went on to say that they would be willing to keep this temporary order in place for 60 days and if I have no contact with Elaine that it will be dismissed.
As bad as I want to go in front of the judge and expose this low life of a woman, I am afraid of the system and this high priced lawyer of hers. Fuck.... I can't afford my own lawyer, let alone hers!
I finally give in and agree to these terms.
Off we go, over, done deal.
Elaine goes home all happy that she does not have to embarrass herself, Ronald goes home a winner and I am left frustrated, confused, pissed off but happy that this has not cost me anything other than some sanity. In 60 days it will be off my back.

Well, I get a copy of a letter sent to the clerk of courts from Steeves & Graff on Dec. 19th that proves that they have dismissed these harassment charges. HOW NICE...... they live up to their word (Sarcasm).

Now its over, right?

I wonder if it is over in Elaine's mind. I wonder if she really feels sincere in her "self" or "being" and happy about who she is and what she has done to me and my family. Does she feel as though she did her duty as a mandatory reporter in this bogus story of molestation. Does she go to sleep at night and sleep well knowing that she is such an innocent person?

Well I have news for Elaine Gammon...... She is no better than a real child molester. What her words and bogus statements have done to my mind and my family, have left a very unhealthy scar. It is not healthy to have so much hate in one's heart. I have never hated anyone so much.
I read and watch the news all the time and see terrible things that people can do to others. She should not be left out. She is a terrible, irresponsible person. She broke laws and got away with it. She sucks!

Every day I am reminded of her low life character..... When I pass the end of her road, see her on the back of her Hubby's motorcycle or in public, etc.

I will never get over the terrible words that only she has attached to my name. No one knows, how many people she has said this to. She says "only Lisa", but we already know that she is a fucking liar! No one on earth could be so lower than to do such a thing. She is a very mean person.
My past drinking or pot smoking days do not condemn my character nearly as bad as you tried to do. None of my regrets in life weigh up to the low life that you truly are.

One thing here is certain. I could walk up to her with my head up high and proud while looking her in the eyes and tell her that she is so wrong.
We already know that she can't look back at me the same way due to the shame in her self!
Hell, she could not even look at my wife in the eye when she went to Elaine's daycare only to pick up some children.

Shame....

May she burn in hell!

Robert S. Harrington