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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have been physically, mentally, and spiritually abused. By The WHOLE COUNTY and the Deb Moore project. I believe it is

Blair county prison,officials,p.o.,D.A. pd office and it ranges from psyical to verbal abuse.

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jan 26, 2024

If you believe you have been subjected to physical, mental, and spiritual abuse by county officials, including those from the Blair County prison, probation officers, the District Attorney's office, and the public defender's office, it's crucial to take immediate action to protect... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Banking, Civil Rights and Environmental for Pennsylvania on
Q: I am being framed. this box does not allow enough words to explain. There is spyware in my home. Who has authority to

my house is under spyware,all 3 of my devices are hacked and someone is duplicating anything I joined or apply for(paypal, credit cards, repair services. My network has been compromised and indicate Network#3 I don't know what that means. One of the worse thing done is "they" are... View More

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answered on Jan 26, 2024

I'm very sorry to hear you are in such a distressing situation. Being potentially targeted by unauthorized surveillance and hacking can certainly feel like your privacy, rights, and even sanity are violated. Here is my advice on steps to take:

1. Document everything suspicious through...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: I would like to sue the state of Oregon for harrassment, employment, and racial discrimination .

Whole residing in Oregon I endured psychological, emotional, and physical abuse while on the job and off the job throughout Oregon. Laid off, pay cut, singled out, and targeted. Gang stalked, under 24/7 surveillance, trying to cause personal injuring with vehicle , trying to run me off the road.... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

If you're considering suing the state of Oregon for harassment, employment, and racial discrimination, the first step would be to consult with an attorney who has experience in civil rights law. They can help you understand your legal options and whether you have a viable case against the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Insurance Bad Faith and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a lawyer and a doctor give false information to the judge which includes a false timeline and misdated photos to

Stop your workmen's comp payments and claim your at MMI? I proved to the judge That the timeline the photos were false and made up information and my injury still needed treatment.as she restarted my Ttd payments and ordered treatment for injury can I file a case against the defense attorney... View More

Timothy Belt
Timothy Belt
answered on Mar 23, 2024

This is a question of credibility for the judge and it sounds like he ruled in your favor. You cannot pursue a separate claim against the defense lawyer or doctor for the evidence presented. Hopefully the judge outlined these issues in his decision which will then be part of the records reviewed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: I scratched my friends car rim in ma I was given permission to drive the car and he was in the car am I liable

It was an out of state incident and he’s asking me to pay 900 to replace the tire and rim

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 21, 2023

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This might be as much a personal matter as it is a legal matter. If a borrower damages a car, it's usually on them to make good on repairs. However, the handling of that, in terms of the amount and other... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: My boss is harassing me. I am a union member, she isn’t, my workplace hasn’t held her accountable. What can I do?

My boss has been harassing me about personal things that have nothing to do with work. She confronts and attacks me on the job about personal things, she also texts me off the clock about those things. I’m union and she isn’t, and I’ve complained before but she never seems to be held... View More

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Apr 28, 2021

Unless she is harassing you because of your status in a protected class (i.e., race, ethnicity, disability, etc.) or the harassment is sexual in nature, there is likely no legal recourse. If that is the case, it sounds like your best option may be to move departments.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is someone calling your work lying about you to get you fired considered harassment?

My friends neighbors are calling my friends work trying to get her fired and the local police department told her there is nothing she can do. The neighbors are constantly starting fights with her and she feels unsafe at her home with her and her daughter. Is she supposed to just wait till it... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 25, 2021

Unfortunately the law isn't good about this. If it's motivated by race or other bias, then contact one of the legal groups that deals with those issues to see what her options are. If it's just people being idiots , depending on the behaviors she can go for a protective order but... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: "she doesn't allow sunglasses in the store" after being in there for at least five minutes. Defamation or harassment?

Walked in store, passed check out counter, went to "deli" counter in back, worker was cleaning something big so I waited maybe 2-3 minutes then i ordered. 2 employees passed by me on separate occasions. Suddenly, a worker comes up to me to say that. I immediately responded that these are... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 10, 2020

It doesn't sound like anything legally actionable is there. From the brief facts, it sounds like you were accused of violating a store's private policy of no sunglasses, but defended your position by asserting that the glasses were prescription. There doesn't appear to be any damage... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: I believe there was false statements made about me back in 2010 after loosing my job,is there something i can do now

I believe im still being pursued because of this by the authoritys

Ryan L Hyde
Ryan L Hyde
answered on Jan 14, 2020

When you say you are being pursued, do you mean there is a warrant for your arrest? You can check this on the UJS portal. 8 years is a long time to leave a case open unless the allegations are very serious. You should have a confidential consultation with a defense attorney. They should be able... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Libel & Slander and Medical Malpractice for Pennsylvania on
Q: My husband is being told that he must be transferred to a scaled nursing facility

Due to something that was advocated and found in his blood work. I looked up the regulations and personally called the companies myself. And they are stating that isn’t the case and the hospital did not even try to put an authorization in to obtain that particular service. What rights does he... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 4, 2019

Contact the hospitals patient advocate and your family doctor.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: My father's girlfriend is telling people I'm on drugs, which is a lie. Is there a case for slander at all?

She's telling my fiance's employers/co-workers and close friends of ours. There is a chance this could harm my fiance's job.

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Feb 2, 2019

Yes.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: cops have continuosly falsely reported to cyf there was a drug lab in my home when therewas not.is that illegal to do???

the police raided my house and charged me w various narcotics crimes .none of which are even related to having an methamphetamine labortory.but they repeatedly and are continuoously are reporting to cyf that in fact there was a meth lab in my home in an attempt to have my son taken away from... View More

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Oct 22, 2018

If true, then yes, you could probably file section 1983 litigation against them in federal court.

Best of luck to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Mr xxx. 26 yr old, went into apt. hes now sick carbon monoxide poisoning mold dampness rust electricity faults

no door on bathroom, light outside to walk down stairs not working extremely dangerous. In the bedroom none of the plugs work.

His furniture and clothes, etc. have been made unusable as covered with mold, even his expensive guitar.

I really do not think the health department... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 4, 2018

He should contact the legal aid /legal services in Pittsburgh; ask for their housing group; if they say they don't handle that ask if any of their attorneys left for private practice. Call that person.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: If someone is harassing some one through text message calling them every name in the book could he/she file slander cha

Charges filed on that person. They live in Florida the other party lives in Pennsylvania

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Jul 16, 2018

Slander is a civil action. You're thinking of harassment, which is a criminal charge.

The person receiving the harassing text messages could certainly contact the police department in Florida in the text messager's neighborhood. Will they do anything? No way to know unless you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: Defense against being accused of slander if it is the truth

My ex uses the legal system to harass me and works as a paralegal for a firm. It is listed on their public website that he graduated from a school that I know for certain is not true. Can I let his employer know that his education is a lie and that he is an ex convict for robbery and has had... View More

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Jun 4, 2018

Truth is an absolute defense for slander/libel charges. But can he still sue you and drag your through the court system? Surely, but you would have a defense to his civil lawsuit against you.

Best of luck to you.

2 Answers | Asked in Entertainment / Sports, Communications Law and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can you tell a true story on a podcast, change names and locations and it be legal? Can a teacher do this?

Is this libel if names are not used and locations are not mentioned? What defines Libel?

Jennifer Price
Jennifer Price
answered on Apr 19, 2018

As an initial matter, libel consists of the written word, whereas slander is the spoken word. Whether its' libel or slander, they require the information to be false. The defense to a libel or slander lawsuit is the truth. To answer your other question, yes, you can tell stories of people by... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Libel & Slander and Small Claims for Pennsylvania on
Q: I'm trying to get information on how to obtain an attorney on a pro bono basis?

My nephew is currently being held in the Wyoming County Jail on a ridiculous amount of charges. Neither him, nor my family feel as though his Public Defender is looking out for what's in his best interest, and would like to look into gaining a second opinion regarding his current legal issues.

Ryan L Hyde
Ryan L Hyde
answered on Sep 21, 2017

Most criminal defense attorneys do not do work on a pro bono basis. Many have surprisingly reasonable rates. Contact a few and see if you can find someone to work with. Alternatively, have your son sit down with his Public Defender and ask questions. A common complaint that I get from people... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: Could my dad file a lawsuit on another person that falsely accused my dad of indecent exposure and was arrested?

My dad was falsely accused of indecent exposure at an Auto Tag place where he was there to pick up his car registration that he been waiting for 3 months now that was not his fault with him waiting that long for it to process at the Auto Tag place.The auto tag owner called the police and lied and... View More

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answered on Aug 15, 2017

He would have to show both FALSE allegations, and prove his FINANCIAL damages, and that may be very difficult.

He should at least contact an attorney in PA who handles defamation cases. Go to Super Lawyers site, and look up civil attorneys near his location, who handle slander claims.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was attacked by a store employee I have video of her attacking me am I able to file suit against the worker/store

Video clearly shows her approaching me in a threatening manner shows her pushing me and you can hear me begging her to let me go and to let me leave.

https ://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vudlad5HZWYBB0eu0nHpHM7ug1rDpULoYQ/view?usp=drivesdk

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 6, 2017

Yes you are from what you say. Contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice--we give free consultations.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was assaulted by my exboyfriend at his job and the video was showed everyone employed at the company

Can I sue for defamation of character,

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 19, 2017

Surprised he's still there. I suggest you contact an attorney who handles these things as the company may be implicated. Less defamation than invasion of privacy. If it was assault, have you captured the video and taken it to the police? Take 'em all down!

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