Legal Question in Technology Law in Virginia

I serve as president of the homeowners association in my community. 'Jane', a former disgruntled board member, begin "slandering" me to other board members as well as members of the community. Jane then informed a current board member, "John", that she personally received emails from me that bad-mouthed John, calling him 'lazy' and 'nosey'. She has emails that were doctored to appear to come from me. These emails were then forwarded to John as "proof". However, I have NEVER sent these emails! In fact, I have not spoken unprofessionally about another member in an email or in person, nor would I do so. Although the words "lazy" or "nosey" may not be slander, is there not some type of computer fraud or other federal offense that is committed when an individual impersonates me in an email disseminating negative damaging information? My email carrier can show that these emails were never sent by me. I appreciate guidance concerning how I might proceed.

Asked on 12/09/09, 9:35 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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No, I would think not, (at least that would be worth pursuing

under the circumstances described).

Answered on 12/15/09, 8:33 am

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