Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York
harassment, slander, kidnap attempts
i had a business deal with someone and it went bad. now the guy is posting online claiming i ran away with his money, stalking me, going to every website i posted on to stalk me and harass me, calling people i know and harassing them, and making threats online to kidnap my girlfriend... what can i do legally?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: harassment, slander, kidnap attempts
This is defamation, as it is accusing you of a crime. What you describe is also a form of criminal harassment, because it uses the internet to threaten you. You could try to file a complaint with the police. The threats of kidnap in particular might interest the police, and you should be able to convince the publisher of the website to delete these posts, and if not, a court would enjoin the publication of harmful communications. If you wish to make an appointment, contact me by email or telephone.