libel
Posting Sex Offender Information Online
<p>Sex Offender Information is public to an extent. If I become aware of a sexual offender in an area and simply post a link to the registry with the intent to merely inform others and not harass nor hinder this person in any way. Is there any way my actions could be perceived as illegal? When I made the post I made it clear that my intent was to merely inform and nothing more, yet some users claim I could be sued for slander even though there is evidence to support my claims.</p>

<p><a href="https://law.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/224/answering-can-i-be-sued-questions">You can always be sued</a>, but truth is an absolute defense to libel.</p>

<p>Your actions <em>could</em> be perceived in any way imaginable.  What usually matters for legal purposes is how a "reasonable person" would perceive them.</p>

<p>As an example, <a href="https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pennsylvania's Megan's Law Website</a> warns:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Any person who uses the information contained herein to threaten,
  intimidate, or harass the registrant or their family, or who otherwise
  misuses this information, may be subject to criminal prosecution or
  civil liability.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>It further clarifies:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Public access to information about registered sexual offenders is intended solely as a means of public protection, any other use prohibited.</p>
</blockquote>
