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2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: Can we sue Steven Miller for defamation over public statements calling someone a gang member?

Could we sue Steven Miller for calling someone a gang member without any trial, as this statement was made publicly in news interviews, harming the person's public image, stopping him from receiving a trial, and traumatizing his family? We have evidence showing the statement is false,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 4, 2025

No. It appears from your narrative that there are no damages.

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Internet Law, Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: Demanding removal of personal info from Justia's site

I am demanding Justia remove my personal information related to a decades-old legal matter currently posted on their website without my consent. What legal steps can I take to enforce this removal?

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answered on Apr 7, 2025

To start, reach out to Justia directly. They have a process for removing personal information, and you can send a formal request, clearly stating that you want the information removed. Be sure to include relevant details like URLs and any identifying information to help them locate the content.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: Can I portray a famous individual in a fan-made short film without permission?

I want to portray a famous individual in a fan-made fictional short film using public information and articles. I am making up a majority of the film using my imagination for things I couldn’t find and I am not using the individual's name. I do not intend to monetize the film. I have... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 27, 2025

Most likely yes if you do not use their name or attempt to profit from their likeness.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Threatened with restraining order for online post in KY; need advice.

I posted something true about a person online. She verbally threatened to file a restraining order against me and has screenshots of the post. This person used to bully me. What steps should I take, and can a restraining order be filed in this situation?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 21, 2025

Most likely not, especially if your post is factually true and not threatening in nature.

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander and Internet Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I sue for defamation if someone posts my info on YouTube without permission and accuses me of fraud?

I found that a person has posted my picture, name, address, and phone number on his YouTube channel without my permission, and he is accusing me of fraud and money-related issues. This situation is impacting my reputation, and despite my request, he refuses to remove the content. I have emails and... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 27, 2025

Yes. You certainly can.

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Probate for Kentucky on
Q: Can I be sued for expressing my dissatisfaction about inheritance to my half-sister?

I wrote a paragraph to my half-sister regarding my father's inheritance, expressing my belief that I was cheated out of my rightful share. My father stipulated in his will that everything should be split between the siblings, but the property was put in my stepmother's name. She held a... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2025

Hire a KY attorney to represent you. You need to worry about getting your rightful share which may not happen if the Will is as messed up as your state. The property should still be in Father's name and go through the Estate if his devise is to split it up. If stepmother owns it then... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Probate, Legal Malpractice and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: is my probate attorney is trying to rip me off...

the case is closed but he still holding my money because he has ficticious asets and mishandling of funds happened and i wont sign the release he has drawn up for himself ...i had the administrator rights but he managed to lose them once i hired him. theres alot of money at stake and a lot has been... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 6, 2024

You need to have a local competent probate attorney look at your situation snd advise you. It is impossible to determine e what is actually going on from the narrative provided.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury, Legal Malpractice and Trademark for Kentucky on
Q: The jail officers signed my name (forgery) to documents while in jail. I want to file a lawsuit for compensation etc.

Boone County Jail

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answered on Sep 14, 2024

If you believe jail officers forged your signature on documents while you were in jail, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for compensation. Forgery is a serious offense, and if it has caused you harm or violated your rights, you should consider taking legal action. It's important to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Can I ride with my dog in the bed of my pick up?

I always tie him down to one of my bed corner with a leash. As far I know there's no law in Louisville ky that prohibit that. But was recently warned that it could consider animal cruelty. Is that true?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 13, 2023

It could be construed as animal cruelty by some groups. Better practice would be to secure a crate in one corner of the bed and let him ride in the crate.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Landlord - Tenant and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: My roommate works with are case workers and the housing program we are in. They are covering for him. They also did not

So my roommate has been lockung me out from using the unity room. I can not wash or dry clothes. He's made false statements about me. He's been agressive towards me since I caught him replacing the kitchen stove at 11pm one night . He got up in my face after I asked if he had premission... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 16, 2023

You should find new living arrangements and a new roommate. These issues never resolve well.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: can a officer call me a meth abuser or tell me im under the influence of meth with no reason in front of a gas station

with no evidence and than he got a k9 and went around my car 3xs and than searched it didn't come up with anything so he took me out of his cop car and done a field sobriety test witch i passed and so he had me go back to my car and wait on him a sec than he came up and told me to get out of... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 24, 2023

Most likely, yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: What are the ground rules for me to file a defamation of character lawsuit?
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answered on Aug 24, 2023

To file a defamation of character lawsuit in Kentucky, you'll need to establish several key elements. First, you must show that someone made a false statement about you, either orally (slander) or in writing (libel). This statement must have been communicated to a third party, causing harm to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Need legal representation reputation against a sober living / Transit home in Kentucky

The sober living / Transit home is recovery Plus for women Madisonville, KY

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 21, 2023

Check with your local bar association or legal aid society.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Election Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Hello, I am 64 and I am responsible for my 57 year old handicapped little brother. My son and daughter-in-law have been

My son and daughter in law have been psychologically and a little bit physically abusing us for years. They have neglected us horribly after promising to help us as we age.

They recently talked me into signing over my house and land to them and a couple weeks later had us evicted and put... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 27, 2023

Contact Adult Protective Services and report the abuse. If you signed your land away without fair market value, that is a prime example of such abuse. Call and report it immediately.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Can I sue an OT for accusing me of doing something I didn't do?

I am a recovering addict and I was accused of dropping drugs in the public bathroom that I and every other addict used that day in the clinic. Mind you I screen as part of treatment in front of someone and you would think something would been said if it was there then? Now I know for fact they... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 2, 2023

You would likely spend more money out of pocket than you would recover pursuing this bc there are very limited damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Last year October 2021 to be exacti was terminated from my job after 13 yrs. I was fired via speaker phone. There's more

I wasn't offered EAP which is written Corporate Policy. When I went into work that evening, the Maint Supv asked "what are you doing here? He then told me had received an E-mail over the weekend announcing to those with access who are given a Marzetti E-mail account (leads, supervisors,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 24, 2022

Unfortunately, the facts as you set them out above do not have the requisite elements for an employment discrimination claim or a libel and slander claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Falsely charged with simple assault. Judge gave court attorney never told when court was. Now have warrant. What to do
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 16, 2022

Call your court appointed attorney. Tell them what happened and ask them to get warrant recalled and get new date.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: How can I have a warrant from 4 years ago and not know? Never been contacted, didn't do anything wrong?

I received a copy of my background check I had done in order to start my new job. On the report, it shows that I have a warrant for my arrest due to 4 years ago being fired from a store due to scanning coupons, the way I was taught, but they apparently think I was scheming with those customers to... View More

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answered on Oct 12, 2022

This happens from time to time. People have old warrants in the system. You need to hire an experienced attorney to take care of this as soon as possible.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: do I havex a case here? Defamation, nonviolent threats/ inxtimidation, illegal search of house/shed, and discrimination?

violation of 4th amendment in Kentucky, no reasonable suspicion no warrant and no probable cause, all recorded on home security, and no evidence was found. search was ordered to former chief of police by local City Manager, who for 3 years openly has made his hatred for myself clear verbally, by... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 28, 2022

You need to consult an employment discrimination lawyer and flush out all the facts involved. This is far too complex factually to properly answer here.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Employment Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for HR at my employer to disclose time records and personal information?

I am going through a divorce, and have had to take an excess of personal time off while taking care of things, my wife, who has a friend that works for the same hospital, contacted her an was given copies of my "call ins", and schedule in an attempt to threaten me. Is the hospital liable... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 24, 2022

They may be liable for these disclosures.

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