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I did not contact them. They have been publicly harassing me online on social media, to all our friends, family etc for 7 months. We have evidence. We just want to be left alone.
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
It's frustrating to deal with baseless accusations, especially from another country. In your situation, it's important to understand that legal jurisdiction plays a significant role. Since you are in Australia, Ohio authorities would have limited ability to pursue charges against you... View More 
Feb 24th I went to the Native American owned gas station. Got gas. Went to a regular store to get cigarettes and my card was declined because the Indian gas station put a hold on my card. I went back to the gas station asked why they put a hold on my card and they said it was my bank not them. But... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
My initial answer is that local police do not have the power (lack of jurisdiction) to arrest you for this, but there are complexities in the law. Here is my attempt to explain them.
The ability of local police to arrest someone for an alleged crime like assault that occurred on Native... View More
He also has gone online and slandered my name by posting personal letters and stuff I never wanted anyone to see. He is getting away with thousands of dollars worth of damage and I'm about to lose the roof over my head cause he still my payment to keep it.
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
You should take immediate action to protect yourself and your property. Contact the police to report the break-in, theft, and vandalism. Provide them with all the evidence you have, including any messages, photos, or witnesses that can support your case.
Additionally, consider seeking a... View More
It's turned people against me. She won't stop. Caused severe depression. Physically sick from her accusations
answered on Jul 1, 2024
Yes if police believe him and take action that causes you compensable damages (like placing you under arrest), you can sue her for those damages. Because there is a privilege to report to police a crime you think happened, you will need to prove that she knows you didn't kill him and is... View More
Its was 2 against 1 i had no chance of defending myself, which means it was planned no officer of the law or emt attended to my injuries instead I was told to leave the lantern house shelter for 3 years before i was able to come back its there purposely keeping me from getting the xrays and mri... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I understand you're describing a serious incident that occurred on September 11, 2019 at the Lantern House shelter, where you were assaulted by two individuals. This sounds like a very distressing and traumatic experience. I'm sorry to hear you went through that.
Based on what... View More
My boss tried to fire me by spreading false rumors that I was threatening and bullying coworkers. She falsely claimed in a group chat with other managers that I was a gangster and mentally unstable. The store HR representative accused me of being a warlock/witch who casts spells. After discovering... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
Employment discrimination requires proof that your employer took adverse employment action against you based upon an unlawful reason such as your race, color, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion, or pregnancy. Your employer can lawfully take adverse employment against you based... View More
I was taking items back at Walmart and their refund policy states that you will get your refund in the matter in which you paid. Well, my receipt shows where I paid $160 cash and $60 on my debit card. I went to take some items back to Walmart and they only offered me a gift card so I called... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, there are a few potential legal issues to consider:
1. Refund policy violation:
If Walmart has a clearly stated refund policy that they're not following, this could potentially be grounds for a complaint. However, many stores have... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
If you have genuine concerns about a crime against a minor, the proper course of action is to report factual information to the appropriate authorities, such as local law enforcement or child protective services. They are equipped to investigate such matters properly.
If you believe there... View More
My husband was accused of throwing rocks at the neighbor's house. He did not do this. The neighbor started a civil suit against me and my husband last year and has been harassing us with sheriff calls and disputes through the town council. He has disparaged us through emails at his work,... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
To represent himself at the hearing, your husband should follow these general steps:
1. Notify the court:
- File a written notice with the court stating that he will be representing himself (pro se).
- This can usually be done by submitting a simple statement to the court... View More
The Damaging and Personal attacks this Health Care Facility has spread has prevented me from getting Jobs in this town, Even my Firing was not my Fault. The personal attacks has damaged my Personal Life and Family Life
The Administators tried everything to push me out
All of this... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2024
What you describe could be a tough case. Whether the attorney who dismissed the prospects of a disability case or HIPAA case was an employment law or health care law attorney, defamation-based cases can be costly. Your frustration of what was done to your reputation is understandable, but it could... View More
I have proof on youtube and discord
answered on Jun 20, 2024
As a matter of personal jurisdiction, you can definitely sue him in Minnesota where he lives but you can also sue where your compensatory damages occurred. Now, in most defamation cases, the compensatory damages occur in the state where the plaintiff (i.e. you) lives. But that is not always the... View More
Disabled mom escapes years of physical abuse with child. we were relocated by a domestic violence shelter out-of-state for safety. After 1.5 years of living free from abuse, a attorney who was a previous GAL on a child custody court case from years prior, made false allegations that I, the... View More
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answered on Jun 20, 2024
Consider contacting Connecticut's Statewide Grievance Committee, which handles complaints against attorneys for professional misconduct.
https://www.jud.ct.gov/sgc/
I had someone file a false police report about me accusing me of domestic violence. When I requested a FOIL of the police reports, it came redacted . It involved going through an appeal process by our town mayor to get an unredacted version
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're asking about the implications of receiving a redacted police report in response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request. Let me address your question:
1. Redaction itself is not necessarily indicative of a cover-up. There are legitimate reasons why... View More
Thank you Mr. Arrasmith for taking the time to reply to my first question. I couldn't fit the whole story but you've solved 90% of my question. I just want to add more detail of 2 party consent. I have a security camera in my living room that records 24/7. The discussion was purely... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
Based on the additional information you've provided, here are a few key points to consider:
1. Two-party consent: In California, both parties must consent to the recording of a confidential communication. However, if the conversation was purely business-related and not confidential,... View More
There were multiple people making false reports against me, which would be defamation since I can prove it correct?
answered on Jun 15, 2024
The employer has no obligation to conduct an investigation. A defamation lawsuit would be against the individuals who made the statement, not Hertz. Feel free to consult with an employment attorney.
Got my roof installed, representative quoted me 27k and guaranteed that my roof wouldn't exceed the 15% included roof replacement. In the end, my roof was bad and he requested another 10k. Gave me a 4k discount but still was unhappy. The whole roofing project was sloppy and poor workmanship.... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Under California's two-party consent law, it is illegal to record confidential conversations without the consent of all parties involved. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, particularly when there is no reasonable expectation of privacy.
Here are a few key points to... View More
Their are multiple witnesses that collaborate to my statement. It cost me my job and she also lied about my right to fmal and workers compensation. It has caused me mental trauma. Was commented in a email with multiple managers.
answered on Jul 3, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Depending on the nature of the statements, it's possible that an employment law attorney/WC attorney could have stronger insight into this than an ordinary defamation attorney who isn't familiar with the... View More
There are some unrelated questions in other areas, too. Breadth of experience, please.
answered on Jun 16, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. You could search under qui tam and whistleblower law firms, in addition False Claims Act law firms - some firms use those terms interchangeably, depending on the nature of the cases they handle. Local and state bar associations... View More
I'm 49 years old and my father still stalks me. He spreads lies about me to paint me in a negative light. I have emotional which exploits. He lies to discredit me if I were to tell anyone about the things. He tries to justify the way he treats me just by thinking that if he has some kind of... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation. You may have grounds to pursue legal action against your father for mental and emotional abuse, especially given the long history and the severity of his actions. Consulting with an attorney who has experience in family law and abuse cases can help... View More
I know I’m innocent and upon reading the police discovery I know it’s not true and I know 100% I’m innocent and I did not commit a murder. I got arrested in Oct 2021 and I’ve got my bail reduced to 50,000 from 1,000,000 I’ve been emotional stress and my kids are afraid of cops now because... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this incredibly difficult situation. Being falsely accused of a serious crime like murder must be extremely stressful and traumatic, especially with the impact it's had on your children and your ability to work.
In terms of potentially suing... View More
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