Re: defamation of character

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Understandable this is a frustrating situation... Take a step
back though... If your son is truly innocent don't worry. The
neighbor will have to prove the above claims and it is
unlikely (unless your neighborhood hires a good PR firm) that
a college or employer will know about such claims unless he is
convicted and they are put onto his record.

Your chief is correct file a complaint and document everything
the neighbor says and does and you may have a tort.

GL

C

On 7/26/08, d wrote:
> We have a neighbor that is know for blaming everyone
> else's kids for things that happen in the neighborhood.
> Recently he is slandering my 17 year old son's name by
> accusing him of stealing and arson. I've spoken to our
> chief of the fire dept. and he suggusted filing a
> complaint. This could ruin my sons reputation even though
> this man is known for spreading lies in the neighborhood.
> What legal actions can I take?