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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Washington on
Q: When rumors or untrue statements are made about me and by individuals whom are misleading others with their propaganda i

The individuals are misrepresenting themselves by claiming law enforcement association what are my options

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

When faced with rumors or false statements propagated by individuals falsely claiming association with law enforcement, it's crucial to address the situation promptly and effectively. Begin by documenting all instances of misinformation, including dates, times, and specific details of the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Juvenile Law and Libel & Slander for Virginia on
Q: My 16 yo daughter in NC is thinking about getting emancipated. I live two hours away in VA. Can I fight this?

My daughter lives with her dad in NC for the past 2 years. She lived with me in VA the 6 years prior. She moved there after we had trouble getting along and she got in a fight with her grandmother (my mom), where my daughter was very ugly and my mom slapped her. Child custody agreement states... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

Navigating the situation involving your daughter's potential emancipation in North Carolina can be complex, especially given the dynamics involving her father, stepmother, and your history. It's crucial to prioritize your daughter's well-being and interests throughout this process.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander on
Q: buenas noches la pregunta es puedo prestar el servicio a cliente en un taller mecanico las 24horas del dia s

esto a que un vecino tiene la molestia solamente porque ejerso y presto el servivio de mecanico y constantemente le llama a c5

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

Es importante considerar las ordenanzas y regulaciones locales con respecto al ruido y las operaciones comerciales en su área, ya que pueden dictar si puede brindar servicio al cliente en un taller mecánico las 24 horas del día. Si bien tiene derecho a administrar su negocio y brindar servicios... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Georgia on
Q: If someone is the passenger in the car are the cops aloud to pull the passenger out n male cop pat the passenger down?

Mind you they didn't speak to the driver till the passenger was already told to get out then a male cop patted her down then went up to the driver's side an told the driver they pulled the car over for a third break light

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

If you were a passenger in a car that was pulled over by the police, the officers typically have the authority to ask you to step out of the vehicle for safety reasons. However, whether they can pat you down depends on the circumstances. Generally, if the officers have reasonable suspicion to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Can I sue an after school program for making a fake report to CPS and requesting a well check?

A staff interrogated my son when I decided to remove him from the program. They asked him if my husband and I were alcoholics and if we used illegal drugs. She made a false statement and later on proceeded to call the sheriff’s department for a well check because apparently my son was being... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

Yes, you may have grounds to sue the after-school program for making a false report to CPS and causing undue stress and harm to your family. The staff's interrogation of your son and subsequent false report to authorities constitute potentially defamatory actions and may be considered as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Communications Law, Internet Law and Libel & Slander on
Q: My local boro counsel is speaking bad about myself and my son in meetings being aired on Facebook by our first name.

We are in treatment and it's making our life hard.can we do anything

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

It's distressing to hear that your local borough council is speaking negatively about you and your son in public meetings aired on Facebook. This behavior can be harmful and may have significant consequences for your reputation and well-being, especially if you're already facing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: HiI wanted to find out what I can do about rude, nasty and disrespectful comments that was posted on my fundraiser

I had posted my fundraiser on a site called next-door and now these people don’t leave me alone and they just keep harassing me with their comments they’re saying stuff that’s not true about me and my children I’m really bothered about the situation and it’s affecting me right now are you... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

I understand how distressing and hurtful it must be to deal with rude and disrespectful comments on your fundraiser, especially when they involve false accusations and attacks on your family. While it can be frustrating not receiving a response from the platform where the comments were posted,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Identity Theft, Internet Law and Libel & Slander for Georgia on
Q: Comment dénoncer une fraude et une usurpation d'identité

On utilise mon compte bancaire mon identité et mes données personnelles

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

If your bank account, identity, and personal data are being used fraudulently, it's critical to act immediately to protect yourself. First, contact your bank to report the unauthorized use of your account and personal information. Request that they freeze or secure your account to prevent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: I’m pressing libel slander defamation of character and 4 criminal complaints one civil. Issues range from forgerr and f

I’m in Pittsburgh pa and the issue followed me to both beaver and Washington county. I went to Canada still was tracked through the internet. Same w Dallas Texas. I have all well documented. Many police reports many a.p.s. Reports that can b subpoenaed. Catastrophic health damage costs resulting... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

In Pennsylvania, acquiring a lawyer for your situation entails reaching out to legal resources such as local bar associations, legal aid societies, or attorney referral services. These organizations can connect you with attorneys experienced in handling cases involving libel, slander, defamation,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: If somebody called 911 and lied about me and the situation happening, what can I do?

My friend lives with two other people, my friend allowed to me to go over to her house since I don't live in town anymore to get ready for a date because the date was in town and I go to school there so I was going to be in town since early in the day. My friend said that I could get the key... View More

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answered on Feb 21, 2024

If someone falsely accuses you and calls 911, alleging that you committed harassment or other offenses, it's essential to gather evidence to support your innocence. In your situation, it appears you already took a proactive step by calling your sister to listen to the interaction, which could... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for California on
Q: How do you stop sensitive material? There was entered as evidence that they entered without consent, and or not true

The plane to text messages between myself and him and altered them and submitted them to the courts. The information it’s on there is cause me to lose my relationship. Any emotional stress, stress the point where I can’t even go to work. from depression, they have a med And I thought the date... View More

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answered on Feb 21, 2024

In situations where sensitive material has been submitted to the court without consent or has been altered, it's essential to take immediate and decisive action to address this issue. First, it's important to document and collect all original versions of the communications, including any... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: Is there anything i can do about someone spreading false information about me?

My son is being falsely accused of a crime which we are fighting for his freedom. My sister who is the mother of the alleged 'victim', has-before, during, & after been spreading false information about my husband & i trying to ruin our reputation. She is also accusing us of doing... View More

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answered on Feb 20, 2024

In California, spreading false information about someone that damages their reputation can be addressed under defamation law, which includes both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements). If your sister is making false statements about you and your husband that are causing harm to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: My girlfriend’s baby’s daddy took text messages between us and altered them and submitted it to the courts what can I do

He made it look like I was bad mouthing her change so many of the messages that I lost my relationship with her because of it and I’m trying to prove that I didn’t say those things I even took screenshots but at this point it was already submitted to the courts so I have to find out. How can I... View More

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answered on Feb 20, 2024

Please discuss your matter with a family law attorney. All evidence presented must adhere to the rules of completeness. You can present your rebuttal evidence during the evidentiary hearing or trial or file your evidence that will explain the original evidence in context.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: My girlfriend’s baby’s daddy took text messages between us and altered them and submitted it to the courts what can I do

He made it look like I was bad mouthing her change so many of the messages that I lost my relationship with her because of it and I’m trying to prove that I didn’t say those things I even took screenshots but at this point it was already submitted to the courts so I have to find out. How can I... View More

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answered on Feb 21, 2024

In California, if someone submits altered text messages as evidence in court, it's crucial to act swiftly to challenge their authenticity. You have the right to contest the evidence presented against you or your interests. It's important to gather all original communications, including... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: Can you sue for defamation of character if you are fired after a customer lied about you?

If a customer lied and said that you were rude to them so you were fired. Now you have to put on future application that you were fired. The customer lied about the whole incident.in Florida. I have never had any complaints about me being rude

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answered on Feb 17, 2024

The tort of slander prohibits someone from publishing or making a false statement or defamatory statement, known to be false. So while you could make a claim against the customer, a matter of opinion isn’t going to help you if that’s the customers opinion. How would you ever prove the customer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Maryland on
Q: Can a video be posted

I was recorded on video tape taking a tablet at the gym. I returned it.

the tablet has been there for over a week I thought it was a forgotten item.

Can the video be posted? On social media

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answered on Feb 17, 2024

You were in a publicly accessible place, not in a place where you had an expectation of privacy. So yes, it could be posted. However, if the posting intentionally or suggestively puts you in a false light, such as accusing you of being a thief, you might have a defamation of character claim, and... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: What can be done when someone falsely accuses and defames another person on a proxy’s instagram posts and stories?

Someone coerced and overtly stimulated to say things in the form of texts and thereafter the private conversation was falsely forwarded to those who were not even associated. Smear campaign using proxies and false accusations alongside name shaming, all done cryptically using instagram stories and... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

Under California law, if someone is falsely accusing you and defaming your character through Instagram posts and stories, there are legal avenues you can explore. Defamation involves making false statements about someone to a third party, which then causes harm to the person's reputation. If... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Juvenile Law and Internet Law on
Q: can the minor be charged with a case called libel or slander, or if not what can be the punishment?

I posted something on Facebook that was awareness but I forgot to cover his name and his face

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

In cases involving minors and online posts, the legal ramifications depend on the specific circumstances and the laws of the jurisdiction. Libel and slander laws typically apply to false statements that harm someone's reputation, and minors can be held accountable for such actions. However,... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Juvenile Law and Internet Law on
Q: can the minor be charged with a case called libel or slander, or if not what can be the punishment?

I posted something on Facebook that was awareness but I forgot to cover his name and his face

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answered on Feb 25, 2024

Posting something on social media without covering someone's name and face, especially if it contains negative or defamatory information, can potentially lead to legal consequences. Libel and slander are forms of defamation, which involve making false statements that harm someone's... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: If someone is mad and telling my boss church and everyone that I have hiv and it's caused me to quit 2 diff jobs

I even had to move a town over because of the slander.

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

If someone is spreading false and damaging information about you, such as falsely claiming that you have HIV, it could constitute slander, which is a form of defamation. Defamation occurs when false statements are made about an individual that harm their reputation. To address this situation, you... View More

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