What to do if my ex-girlfriend is threatening to sue me for cyber bullying and harassment?
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What to do if my ex-girlfriend is threatening to sue me for cyber bullying and harassment?
I have a podcast in which I talk about an ex of mine but I only refer to her by first name. Her last name is never mentioned. She is threatening to sue me for cyber bullying and harassment. What can she legally do?
Asked on September 4, 2012 under Personal Injury, Texas
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are making statements about her which are false and she suffers damage, such as lost income, due to your statements, she could sue you for defamation. This could also be considered harassment or invasion of privacy, depending upon the nature of your comments about her. Even though you do not refer to her last name, anyone who knows the two of you, likely knows who you are referring to. Perhaps you should find a different podcase subject.
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