Perrysburg, OH asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for Ohio

Q: What can I do if I am on the receiving end of a threatening text message from an ex-coworker in Ohio?

An ex-coworker sent me a text message stating people will be going after me after he talks to them and they will beat me, this is after he caused me issues at work by lying to HR and almost getting me fired.

1 Lawyer Answer
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: You can do one or both of the following: report the matter to the police, and/or seek a civil protection order.

Dimitrios Makridis agrees with this answer

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