Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

I was with an individual who video taped us having sex without my knowledge. They had hidden a camera somewhere in the room. I found out from a friend who saw the tape because it was burned on cd and distributed to other people. Not to mention stills from the video are being passed around as pictures. I also found out from others that know the individual that they drugged me and it can clearly be seen in the video as I passed out and I only had one drink. Other people were involved after I was passed out. What are my options to 1.) get them to stop distributing the video and 2.) What can I sue for and is any of this criminal? Thanks.


Asked on 8/04/09, 12:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter E. Laake, Jr. Joseph Greenwald & Laake Pa

What was done to you was both a criminal offense and grounds for a civil lawsuit. The problem is this individual is unlikely to have assets or anyway of paying any judgement against him.

It may be that the threat of prosecution will cause him to cease distributing the video/images but what he has already distributed may be impossible to retrieve. I'd be willing to send him a very strong letter which might put the fear of God in him, and assist you in seeking the help from the appropriate prosecutor's office. A lot depends on information that is not disclosed in your post.

Call me if you would like to schedule an appointment. My website is www.walterlaake.com.

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Answered on 8/09/09, 11:02 pm


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