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Media Commentary & Selected Press
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Recent Commentary
“What’s Next for Brian Walshe After Plea Change?’ Segment featuring Margo Lindauer,” Boston 25 News, (November 18, 2025).
“Boston 25 Live Alert Desk Segment: Sean "Diddy" Combs Verdict Update with Margo Lindauer,” Boston 25 News, (July 2, 2025).
“Attorney weighs in on Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial,” Boston 25 News, (July 7, 2025).
“Mistrial motion, mistake the latest Karen Read murder trial fireworks,” NBC10 Boston (June 10, 2025).
“WCVB Channel 5 Boston Investigates Domestic Violence Wiretapping,” WCVB (September 25, 2024).
“Has The Boston Globe’s Coverage Of DA Rollins Been Fair?” WGBH (July 15, 2019).
“Former Stoughton officer accused of killing woman he’d sexually exploited,” WGBH (August 28, 2024).
Click the title to read samples of Margo’s experience-based insights and perspectives.
"Defense Attorney Calls on President Trump to Pardon Lindsay Clancy" Margo Lindauer quoted, NBC Boston (September 8, 2026).
"Lindsay Clancy Trial | The High-Stakes Dispute Keeping Jury Deliberations Going," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (September 4, 2026).
"Impossible Case: Breaking Down the Lindsay Clancy Mistrial," Margo Lindauer interviewed by Erica Johnson, CBC News: The National (September 4, 2026).
"Lindsay Clancy Trial | Breaking Down the Jury's Deadlock Note and What's Next," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (September 2026).
"Lindsay Clancy Trial | What to Know About Judge's Last-Ditch Effort to Avoid Mistrial," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (September 2026).
"Mothers Who Murder: Lindsay Clancy's High-Profile Trial Is the Latest with a Postpartum Psychosis Defense," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer quoted, ABA Journal (August 6, 2026).
"Lindsay Clancy trial enters third week," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (August 10, 2026)
"Lindsay Clancy trial | Doctors testify about defendant's condition before killings," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (August 7, 2026).
"Brockton mom who killed 2 of her kids granted new trial," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (August 6, 2026).
"Lindsay Clancy trial | Defendant speaks in court — what she agreed to," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (August 4, 2026).
"Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband expected to be 1st witness after opening statements Monday," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (July 26, 2026).
"Judge limits sharing of autopsy photos, 911 call as murder trial for Lindsay Clancy gets underway," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, WBUR (July 24, 2026).
"Jury selection starts Monday in Lindsay Clancy murder trial," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (July 15, 2026).
"What can we expect from Lindsay Clancy's trial? Jury selection starts Monday," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (July 20, 2026).
"New Texts Revealed in Karen Read Lawsuit," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, Boston 25 News (June 5, 2026).
"25 Investigates: POST to Audit Police Reporting System as Review Tracks Domestic Violence Cases," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, Boston 25 News (May 21, 2026).
"Wellesley Mom Arraigned in Kids' Deaths," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, Boston 25 News (May 11, 2026).
“Wellesley Mother Accused of Killing Children,” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (April 27, 2026).
“Former Doctor Facing 100+ Sex Assault Charges” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, Boston 25 News (April 23, 2026).
"Kelsey Fitzsimmons Trial: Day 3 Live Updates," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (March 25, 2026).
"Kelsey Fitzsimmons Trial: Opening Statements Live Updates," Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (March 23, 2026).
"Boston Police Officer Nicholas O'Malley Charged with Manslaughter; Deadly Force Questioned" Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (March 20, 2026).
"Kelsey Fitzsimmons Trial Hearing: Live Updates" Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (March 18, 2026).
"Local Attorney Discusses Pam Bondi Subpoenaed" Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, Boston 25 News (March 18, 2026).
"Victims Advocate Attorney Speaks on Prince Andrew's Arrest" Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, DC News Now (February 21, 2026).
“Kelsey Fitzsimmons Granted Looser Bail Restrictions as Trial Approaches” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (February 27, 2026).
“DOJ Releases More Epstein Files” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, DC News Now (January 30, 2026).
“Advocate Questions Team, League Response as Assault Cases Against Patriots Players Proceed” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, WFXT (January 9, 2026).
“Lindsay Clancy Hearing Focuses on Logistics of Getting Her to Court for Trial” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (January 7, 2026).
New Photos Released of Epstein, Celebrities, Public Figures” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, DC News Now (December 19, 2025).
“Recap: Man Who Had Affair with Ana Walshe Testifies in Murder Trial” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, NBC Boston (December 4, 2025).
“Women’s Wednesday | Advocating for Your Health” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, DC News Now (December 3, 2025).
“What’s Next for Brian Walshe After Plea Change?,” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, Boston 25 News (November 18, 2025).
“The Disappearance of Ana Walshe,” Segment featuring Margo Lindauer, Court TV — Vinnie Politan Investigates (November 17, 2025).
Ex-Stoughton deputy police chief returns to familiar defense in Birchmore case: ‘blame the victim’" The Boston Globe (November 12, 2025).
“Advocate for domestic abuser survivors on outcome of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing,” Boston 25 News (October 6, 2025).
“Attorney and wife of Malden man detained by ICE looking for answers,” Boston 25 News (September 23, 2025).
“Pregnant teen’s death sheds light on increased domestic violence risk,” Boston 25 News (August 20, 2025).
"Attorney weighs in on Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial," Boston 25 News (July 7, 2025).
"Boston 25 Live Alert Desk Segment: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Verdict Update with Margo Lindauer," Boston 25 News (July 2, 2025).
"Mistrial motion, mistake the latest Karen Read murder trial fireworks," NBC10 Boston (June 10, 2025).
“Attorney finds ‘Diddy’ verdict troubling for abuse survivors; Draws comparison to Karen Read trial,” Boston 25 News (July 2, 2025).
“Ex-Stoughton deputy police chief in Sandra Birchmore case faces secret hearing over alleged misconduct,” Boston Globe (June 4, 2025).
“‘This should have never happened’: Murder suspect dodged accountability in earlier cases,” Boston Globe (May 8, 2025).
“Kevin Spacey : les mystères derrière l’homme qui a tout perdu,”Scandales Podcast (February 24, 2025).
"WCVB Channel 5 Boston Investigates Domestic Violence Wiretapping," WCVB (September 25, 2024).
"Former Stoughton officer accused of killing woman he'd sexually exploited," WGBH (August 28, 2024).
“Heat Wave Fashion: The Caftan Is Back, This Time with Tailoring,” The Wall Street Journal (June 28, 2024).
“‘Husky pack’ helped pass a lifesaving domestic abuse bill and this Northeastern University graduate and advocate led the way,” Northeastern Global News (June 27, 2024).
“Court docs reveal failed attempts to keep Acton, Massachusetts, victim safe from abuser,” WCVB5 (May 31, 2024).
“Wendy Williams’ guardianship case highlights the need for reforms,” Marketplace (March 7, 2024).
“Why are women’s rights groups silent after Hamas’ sexual violence against women? Political leanings are to blame, experts say,” Northeastern Global News (December 10, 2023).
“Dorm room decorating video trend may be revealing too much, Northeastern professor says,” CBS News Boston (October 3, 2023).
“Kevin Spacey’s Acquittal on Sexual Assault Charges Will Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Other Victims Coming Forward, Legal Expert Says,” Northeastern Global News (July 27, 2023).
“Reaction to Supreme Court Rulings,” NECN (July 6, 2023).
“Documents Show Pattern of Alleged Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Behavior by NB Police Sergeant,” The New Bedford Light (June 21, 2023).
“Listen To This: JustUS Podcast,” NECN (June 21, 2023).
“What’s Changed, What Hasn’t in the 3 Years Since George Floyd’s Death?” Fox 5 DC (May 25, 2023).
“Breast Cancer Screening Mammograms Should Now Start at Age 40, Says Task Force,” CBS News Boston (May 9, 2023).
“Commonwealth v. Ronchi: Oral Disclosures of Infidelity Can No Longer Mitigate First-Degree Murder,” Boston Bar Association (April 26, 2023).
“Evan Rachel Wood Is the Latest Celebrity Victim of an Online Misogyny Playbook,” Rolling Stone (March 20, 2023).
“Now Banned by TikTok and Others, Andrew Tate Rode Wave of Online Misogyny, Says Northeastern Expert,” News@Northeastern (August 30, 2022).
“As a Female Trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell Is Not an Aberration,” News@Northeastern (July 8, 2022).
“Northeastern Professors Study Mental and Physical Health of Teen Sex Trafficking Victims,” News@Northeastern (July 5, 2022).
“How the Johnny Depp Case Took Over the Internet, and What This Could Mean for Victims of Domestic Violence,” News@Northeastern (May 27, 2022).
“‘Nobody Wanted To Listen to Me Because of My Past’: Harmony Montgomery’s Mother Says Her Calls for Help Went Unheeded by Officials,” The Boston Globe (January 13, 2022).
“Prior to Harmony Montgomery’s Disappearance, a Series of Police Visits and a Father’s History of Violence,” The Boston Globe (January 12, 2022).
“Spousal Privilege Option Can Be Complicated, Legal Experts Say,” The New Bedford Light (December 23, 2021).
“Could Ghislaine Maxwell Be Both a Victim and Perpetrator of Violence?,” News@Northeastern (December 12, 2021).
“She Took Her Daughter and Ran From an Abusive Relationship. Now They’re Homeless,” The Boston Globe (October 21, 2021).
“Tips and Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month,” News@Northeastern (October 13, 2021).
“Trailblazing US Gymnast Simone Biles Takes on Trauma,” Northeastern News (August 6, 2021).
“Cuomo’s Alleged Harassment of Women Is ‘All about Power and Control,’ Says Northeastern Scholar,” News@Northeastern (August 5, 2021).
“Janey Promises Transparency, But Withholds Records Of Boston Police Officers Accused Of Misconduct,” WBUR (August 5, 2021).
“Britney Spears’s ‘Abusive Arrangement’ Removes Her Control Over Her Own Body–But She’s Not the Only One,” News@Northeastern (June 24, 2021).
“Domestic Violence Within the Ranks: How Recent Allegations are Shaking Faith in BPD,” The Boston Globe (May 27, 2021).
“COVID-19 Fueled a Domestic Violence Crisis. Now, the Stimulus Bill Could Help Women and Children Leave Abusers,” USA Today (March 6, 2021).
“COVID-19 Made it Harder to Escape Domestic Violence, Technology Offers Some Tools to Help Victims,” News@Northeastern (March 2, 2021).
“Domestic Violence via Technology on the Rise During Pandemic,” The San Diego Tribune (January 24, 2021).
“Domestic Violence, Gun Sales Are on the Rise. Does a Louisiana Parish Have a Solution?,” The Tennessean (January 7, 2021).
“Domestic Abuse Survivor Works to Help Women and Kids as Cases Skyrocket During Pandemic,” People (December 28, 2020).
“Domestic Violence Victims in the U.S. Are Lacking Resources During Pandemic,” WNYC's The Takeaway (December 1, 2020).
“Closed Schools Could Be Putting Children at Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” News@Northeastern (October 13, 2020).
“COVID-19 is Making Things Harder for Victims of Domestic Abuse. Here’s a Way to Help,” News@Northeastern (June 30, 2020).
"SJC Orders Clerks in ‘Secret Court’ Cases to Record All Hearings,” The Boston Globe (September 9, 2019).
“Has The Boston Globe’s Coverage Of DA Rollins Been Fair?,” WGBH's Greater Boston (July 15, 2019).
“Are the Cubs Part of the Problem or the Solution? Analyzing Theo Epstein’s Nuanced Approach to the Addison Russell Case,” The Athletic (May 10, 2019).
“Northeastern Once Again Ranked #1 for Practical Training,” Press Release (April 11, 2019).
“Panel is Charged with Reviewing State’s ‘Secret Courts’,” The Boston Globe (November 29, 2018).
“This Judge Received Special Treatment After Beating His Wife. Then He Killed Her,” Refinery29 (November 20, 2018).
“Inside Our Secret Courts,” The Boston Globe (September 30, 2018).
“Getting Real on Sexual Assault,” Human Rights at Home Blog (October 7, 2015).
“Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't - Why Mothers Can't Win in Court,” BlogTalk Radio (February 2014).
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Recent Articles
Click the title to read samples of Margo’s elevating voice and new perspectives.
“Beyond Non-Violent Offenses: Criminal Justice Reform and Intimate Partner Violence in the Age of Progressive Prosecution,” 16 Stanford Journal of Civil Rights & Civil Liberties 457 (2021).
“A Pandemic within a Pandemic — Intimate Partner Violence during Covid-19,” The New England Journal of Medicine (September 16, 2020).
“‘Please Stop Telling Her to Leave.’ Where is the Money: Reclaiming Economic Power to Address Domestic Violence,” 39 Seattle University Law Review 1263 (2016).
“Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t: Why Multi-Court-Involved Battered Mothers Just Can’t Win,” 20(4) American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law 797 (August 2012).
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