Re: Womens shelter sued

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On 11/26/03, Prairie Dawg wrote:
> Well, as usual, proof's a problem. You have to prove that the
> biomom made false allegations and that the womes shelter acted
on
> these allegations and was the proximate cause of you getting
> arrested and charged with....something or other.
>
> As a generality, the cops have to have probable cause to arrest
> you. That isn't a difficult standard to reach for. The county
> attorney has to be able to make out the elements of the offense
> charged in order to indict or file a trial information.
>
> There are several procedural steps at which you may attempt to
> intervene.....however, if there's even a smidgen of truth in
> these allegations you don't have a lawsuit. You'll have to show
> that they acted in utter disregard of the truth....and then they
> may assert sovereign immunity-your state probably has a tort
> claims act under which it sets out the procedure for suing the
> government.
>
>
> Seems like you've gotta deal with the criminal stuff first-
> whatever that is. It's quite unusual for a criminal charge to be
> filed absent any proof at all.
>
>
>
> On 11/25/03, Lynn wrote:
>> I was recently involved in a case of false allegations by my
>> ddaughters mother with who I have been involved in a bitter
>> custody dispute. She went to the Womens Shelter and told them
>> these lies, I was immediately arrested and looking at some
>> serious time. The shelter pressured the police and the District
>> magistrate to pursue charges against me, though they knew
>> themselves was B.S., I have an attorney that is looking at
>> pursuing a case in Federal Court against them both. I live in
>> PA.
>>
>> On 11/25/03, Prairie Dawg wrote:
>>> Haven't heard of it but a lot could depend on what state
>>> you're in and the applicable law. Sounds complicated....who's
>>> suing whom?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/25/03, Lynn wrote:
>>>> Has anyone ever heard of a womens shelter being sued for
>>>> Malicious Prosecution due to false allegations from a
>>>> lieing client? Please e-mail with any info. Thanks. Lynn
>>>> pasaa@comcast.net

Re: Womens shelter sued, 1/15/04, by No justice.

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