Lawyers please advise:What should one do when  one is being harrassed and being defamed ?
914757
Gather all your notes, all his comments, etc., and take them to a civil rights attorney.\n\nWhat is slandering to you, may be the execution of his freedom of speech, so you need a professional to help you decipher that one
260425
Just make sure that it is an obvious abuse. Yes, there are provocative questions, but those are just immature people and need to be answered with maturity. However, there are profane people as well, and I agree, report them.
138575
You should always be able to call your local police department. If it is something out of their comfort zone and/or authority, they'll be able to refer you elsewhere. Unless you've actually incurred monetary damages (loss of income, significant fees to get things back to normal, etc.), my instinct is that there will be little that can actually be done. If you have an attorney and if you know who this person really is (not just a screen name or some such), you could ask your attorney to write a letter to this individual. Again, legally speaking, there may not be much that can be done, but a letter from an attorney will likely scare the living crap out of this person. Something else you may want to do is see if there is an InfraGard chapter in your area. They will likely have resources and suggestions for you, as well. It may even be worth checking into reporting the incident to CERT/CC.
867719
Don't do it.  Get a lawyer, even a public defender if you have to, just don't defend yourself.
87611
U should find someone that V will listen to, say W, and have W talk to V. if things still dont change then U should Report V for harassment.
561677
Violence begets violence First I will go to the police & make a report.Next contact my lawyer & sue him.
937877
hey, you need to get your self a lawyer as soon as you can. The police have admitted their mistake which shows they are liable. which if you do go to court a result will happen.\n\nwith the whole case of the death threats, did you know even a death threat is an arrestable offence now? theyve got the CCTV tapes which you could use as evidence for an harrassment charge. \n\nthats completely horrible and i really feel bad for you... but i seriously suggest you get in contact with an advisor, try  going to your citizens advice beuro in your local town or city as they can provide a solicitor for you for free if you have a case... they also have advisors there so they can tell you more about it and whether or not you should invest yourself in getting a reputable solicitor. id get down there as soon as possible and file your case as the longer you leave it the less likely the judge is to take you seriously.\n\ngood luck with it and i hope you get it sorted out. but seriously go there first and they can advice you in near enough everything\n\ngood luck again, i hope justice is on your side, oh and even if your partner doesnt let you see your kids id go to there school or something as they finish and give them their christmas card to them as if you send it throug the post it mite get "lost" before it reaches them...\n\nhope you found that useful...\n\nx
372263
First write down all the facts (not feelings) as they pertain to the situation.\n\nThen meet with a local attorney.\n\nDon't make verbal or written threats.\n\nGood luck.
205900
You need to be proactive in this situation, not reactive. I would immediately seek the counsel of your clergy and an attorney to protect your children and your assets.
764223
GET A LAWYER AND KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT UNTIL YOU'VE TALKED TO HIM OR HER THEN FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE.\n\nReally you need a lawyer badly, you won't believe how fast you can dig yourself a hole. The police are experts at asking question, and they'll grab on to anything you say and use it against you, even if you didn't do anything. I can point to many cases where this happened.\n\nSo don't say anything until you've talked to your lawyer.\n\nSTOP READING CALL A LAWYER NOW.
296865
Don't contact anybody in the company to do something about it, save that for the attorney. HR is there to protect the company not to help the employee. They will start "shredding", getting stories right, conduct a token investigation, etc... The longer they are unaware the better. Let them drown in their own ego's. DON'T speak about it to ANYONE at work(the company has spies).  As instances happen,or shortly after, like on break, document what happened (who,what,when,where)(with who witnessed). Obtain names and contact info for all coworkers you can,and break it down into category's (victims, witnesses, offenders). \nContact some GOOD attorney with as much info you can give.\n\n\nAre the people being harassed of a certain class? (race,gender, age, disability, religion,sexual orientation,etc) if so its discrimination.\nIt has to be about money: it talks the loudest!, when it starts costing the company $ it gets the big people involved.\nStress may be a workers comp illness claim. $$\nI loath this typ of behavior. (victom)
1162364
You leave...and quickly.  Do not hesitate.  Don't feel pressured into giving any explanations or talking to anyone there about your decision...they will only be harrassing you or possibly attempt to cover up for this person they're calling "pastor".  If necessary, seek legal counsel.  Talk to someone outside of the situation so at least someone else is aware of what is going on.
679589
It's possible you could take her to court for slander, and also libel if she's written down police reports about your (apparent) behaviour.  Contact a local legal-aid clinic and ask about taking her to court.
848903
You could probably file a defamation of character lawsuit.  I doubt the police would do anything about this.  However, a lawsuit would be expensive and messy for both parties.  You're better off letting it slide, taking the high road and living your life honorably, knowing that these people are petty and not worthy of your attentions.\n\nLight always shines through the darkness and I'm sure the people who know you are aware of your character.
85167
Call the police! Handling it yourself can just lead to someone else calling the police on you and then you are the bad guy. Take the high road and you will get justice.
842078
You run a thin line with slander, especially if he has put the incident behind him. Discuss it with the police first to see if anything can be done
1167177
You have to go to the site, email the administrator ( go to help and find the email) and tell them you are being harassed and ask to take down your information. Keep a copy of the email you sent to them. If they refuse, or if you find the your information has been spread to other sites, you might want to seek legal advice to track down the user who has posted your info and take legal actions if possible....