What are my rights if my husband was arrested for slapping my son and the media released a report containing my full name, as well as the location of my apartment?

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What are my rights if my husband was arrested for slapping my son and the media released a report containing my full name, as well as the location of my apartment?

He slapped him in the back of the head and was offered bail. I’m not sure how the laws in my state work but seeing as I was not charged or arrested for anything and my children were not taken from me, isn’t this illegal? They have told people where they can locate me, my children and also my husband. They also put in the report that I was heard saying “good job” in the video as if applauding my husband but I was clearly being sarcastic and was angered but they portrayed me going along with my husband.

Asked on January 2, 2014 under Personal Injury, Arkansas

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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

I suggest that you consult with a personal injury attorney with experience in "false light" cases in your community to see if you may have a legal basis for an action gainst the media for what was written. An attorney in your community can be found on attorneypages.com.


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