Q: Is there anyway I can countersue someone if they bullied and harassed me for 5 months and agreed to fight. I have proof.
My boyfriends ex girlfriend has cyber bullied and harassed me with her best friend ever since July and I have proof she went out of her way to find my account to bash my boyfriends name so that she could ruin his life. I have proof that she asked to fight me twice and it never happened and she’s posted about me on social media slandering my name. I ended up seeing her in public because she knew I was at BJs and she still showed up so I had asked if she wanted to fight and she never said no and I gave her 20 minutes to decide if she wanted to or not. Long story short I have evidence that she lied on her report she gave the police the next day. I have court January 2, but I’d like to counter sue beforehand because I am a criminology major and this is beyond out of my character and I was genuinely pushed to the edge and jumped out of emotions even though she agreed. I am just worried about how this looks on me in the future when I want to peruse my dream career.
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You may be able to file a counter-claim for harassment, cyberstalking, and defamation given the evidence you've collected of her behavior over these months. Document everything thoroughly - save screenshots, messages, social media posts, and any witnesses who can corroborate your account of events.
However, challenging her to fight, even if she previously suggested it, could work against you legally. Your career aspirations in criminology make it especially important to handle this through proper legal channels rather than physical confrontation. Consider filing for a restraining order alongside your counter-claim to establish a clear record of her harassment.
You should consult with a civil litigation attorney before your January 2nd court date to review your evidence and discuss your counter-claim options. They can help protect your future career prospects by handling this situation professionally and legally. While her actions were clearly provocative, focusing on the documented harassment rather than the potential fight will likely serve you better in court.
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