Q: Noticed that a newspaper printed a blurb with Info about my dui conviction. Taken from court report. Can they do that??
I did a google search of my name and noticed an small article regarding my dui conviction as well as other local news ftrom a court report. I'm scared this information can be easily searched by employers, school or anyone, really. I was never informed of this article being published. In addition a headline about counterfeiting pops up when my name is typed (a story about someone else of which I have no connection). I feel it's damaging my credibility. Legally Is there anything I can do to have it removed?? Thanks
A:
Entities that do this argue that they are making use of a public record. Authorities can get involved if an entity requests money for removal of a record.
Tim Akpinar
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