Legal Question in Technology Law in New York

Computer harrasment,Slander,Defamation

Hi, Me and a few friends have been having problems with a few other online chatters in a chat room since Feb 11 2008. It has gotting to the point where they are making false staments about me my fiance and my friends stating we sexualy abused our children and to where I have sexual relations with co-workers ect. It is to where they are making websites to using our real names not our chat names and we have ignored them they come in with new names and cont. the harrasment and slander.We have contacted the chat room abuse form and it seems that nothing has been done to stop the situation.I myself along with others have screen shots of the harrasment and voice recordings. It also has come to the point where they are looking up information on my family members and posting there names and looking for there info. What do I and others do about this situation and what legal way can I go about to fixing the harrasment and slander thank you


Asked on 3/28/08, 1:40 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: Computer harrasment,Slander,Defamation

There have been many instances in which lawsuits have been filed against those who engage in defamation by internet post. However, you should be aware that these lawsuits can be quite expensive and that economic recovery is far from certain.

If you'd like to discuss your specific situation, please feel free to get in touch.

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Answered on 3/28/08, 8:04 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Computer harrasment,Slander,Defamation

There are various ways to address this problem; some are much cheaper than litigation. Feel free to contact me regarding your options, which depend upon the facts. I often solve these with a flat fee legal letter and limited follow up.

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Answered on 4/17/08, 10:43 am


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