QUESTION
Is it illegal to use a picture and name of an individual online.
Asked on May 26th, 2013 on Libel, Slander and Defamation - Florida
More details to this question:
I was falsely arrested in Florida for domestic violence. I called the police but my ex lies were more convincing. My face and name is now plastered all over the Internet even though the case was dropped and sealed. This is such an injustice. The officers were acting as if they were best friends with him. Is it against the law to put my story online, using both our names and pictures that are on social websites already or property that belongs to me. This is not for slandering purposes but I want to get my story out. I was told this happens quite often and everything has proof to back it up.
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Your question is a bit confusing. If you are asking can you post stuff on your social media to "tell your story" the answer is maybe. Before you do, you should actually hire a lawyer to look at what you want to post and determine if it may be a problem. Just because YOU say its "not for slandering purposes" doesnt mean that it will be perceived that way by others. You also say the case was "sealed", this is a very specific event by the Court and this may have bearing on your right to disclose things, as legally your ex may be considered the victim of domestic violence whch may limit things you should say or do.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 2:57 PM
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