Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri
had something post into my fiancee's facebook about me that was very gross. It was very racist and wished me a slow death. Is there any legal recourse?
Asked on 10/11/11, 7:06 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean Santoro
Santoro Law Office
Defamation law applies to internet postings. If someone posts a false statement as fact, it may be actionable. However, opinions are protected free speech. I suggest you first contact facebook administrators. They can identify the poster and can curtail their posting privileges.
Sean Santoro/Licensed in KS and MO
Answered on 10/11/11, 8:04 am
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