False Harassment Allegations Defense

Summary

If you are facing false harassment allegations in Pennsylvania, consider documenting all incidents and consulting a local attorney. Pennsylvania has cyber harassment laws (18 Pa.C.S. § 2709) and you may also have grounds for a civil lawsuit for defamation. Reach out to the State Bar Association for further advice.

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Hello. So my friends, sons mother had gotten my number from his phone and used a fake texting app to put my number in and make it look like I texted her which I have never texted her and she is claiming that I have been harassing her and I have not and she also was saying that my friends have been as well which is not true and on February 1st she had contacted my e
Hi ****, it seems like a case of harassment and identity fraud. Could you please tell me your location so I can provide relevant legal information?
So even with her contacting my employer saying that I am harassing her when I am not?
Hi ****. If you're located in the U.S., it's crucial to:
- Keep all evidence of her false accusations.
- Report this to the police as potential identity theft.
- Consult with a local attorney regarding defamation.
Remember, this is general advice and actual laws may vary depending on your location.
I went to the police and they said they can’t do anything because she did not threaten to physically harm me
I'm sorry to hear this, ****. You may want to consider speaking to a lawyer about a possible defamation or false light claim. However, laws differ per location, could you please tell me where you are located?
Pennsylvania
Given your location, here are some options:
- Pennsylvania has cyber harassment laws (* Pa.C.S. § *).
- You may also consider a civil lawsuit for defamation.
- Consult a local attorney for further guidance.
Remember, this is general advice and actual laws may vary.
Okay so you have any recommendations
Certainly, ****. Here are some recommendations:
- Consult a local attorney on your options.
- Document all incidents for evidence.
- Consider filing a civil lawsuit for defamation.
- Reach out to the State Bar Association for further advice.