Legal Question in Technology Law in Wisconsin
harrassment and blog postings
My estranged ex-husband, whom I have a restraining order against due to his numerous threats and constant harrassment of me via snail mail and phone, has now taken to posting his incredible defaming and libelous writings on a blog site for the world to see. His nutty father has filed an appeal for him on the restraining order (the man is still cared for by his parents, never has paid a dime in child support, does not see his kids because the courts see how deranged he is - believing he is God and all and now, is posting on a blog he created these horrible things about me and lies about our marriage (We have been divorced for 10 years and he never moved on). Here's the interesting part - he posted this stuff AFTER receiving the temporary restraining order to stop harrassment via any means, but BEFORE the hearing took place for the permanent injunction, which he is appealing in December based on his ''religious'' freedom of speech. The man threatened to harm me, my mother and see our son dead. He's nuts. I need help. Do I have enough to go to the DA to charge him for violating the temp order even though these particular writings were postings found by a friend of mine. Anyone?
And yes, he did use my, my son's and my mom's names.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: harrassment and blog postings
Whether the blog postings violated the TRO depends upon what the TRO says. There's a very good chance that they did. As Mr. Anderson suggests, you should probably go to the police and see what they say.
Feel free to contact me if you need help fighting your ex's appeal. I am a certified appellate specialist (per the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization) and have a great deal of experience in the area.
Re: harrassment and blog postings
I did not realize when I posted my prior response that you are in Wisconsin. I may still be able to help you, but you would probably be better off with a Wisconsin lawyer.
Re: harrassment and blog postings
Yes, you need to file a police report and go to the prosecutor re: violation of the TRO, but they may be unwilling or unable to assist with the Internet posting. I have represented a number of individuals re: Internet harassment and stalking.
Call or email for further assistance.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
