Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Do I have a case for defamation/slander?

My ex sister in-law is trying to find ways not to let my

brother see his daughter and has now said that she will file charges against my husband for sexual abuse. This

was previously mentioned in the divorce papers and I didn�t do anything at that time because I thought

nothing would come of it and I didn't want my husband to know she was saying these things. Just yesterday she said that

she is going to follow through. She has coached my 3 year old niece to say this happened. I know for a fact it never did. Should I file a suit or wait until she actually goes to court?


Asked on 1/23/07, 10:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: Do I have a case for defamation/slander?

Court papers and official reports are privileged and can not be the besis for such an action. A false telephone call to CPS can.

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Answered on 1/23/07, 10:49 am


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