QUESTION
Can my tweet get me in trouble for harassment?
Asked on Apr 26th, 2016 on Litigation - Michigan
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I tweeted towards a woman that I go to college with. Without using her name, I said "Nobody wants you here" and "Get out." She has filed for harassment against me. She had blocked me on Twitter before this incident, so my tweet was not intended to harass, annoy or threaten her.
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I don't think the facts you mention will succeed in getting you off the charge of harassment. You say your tweet could not be harassment because she had previously blocked your tweets. But then why would you tweet her? And why include cruel comments? I suggest you hire a lawyer to represent you in the harassment action, and try to use the experience to gain some perspective about dealing with human beings.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2016 at 3:23 AM
Then what was it for? Clearly you meant to cause some discomfort to her; you over reacted and she probably does have grounds to sue you but her damages probably are not sufficient to justify a suit. Next time don't act the way you did.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2016 at 3:21 AM
Yes, especially if you forget you have the right to remain silent and start incriminating yourself by talking to authorities who will substantiate the text by talking to you.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2016 at 3:20 AM
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Be prepared to pay up. You excuses will not stand up in court!!
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 9:55 PM
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Probably not.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 9:55 PM
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Even if she did not block you, there is a freedom of speech issue also, I do not believe that fits any Colorado definition of harassment that said, the police may file a case that needs to be defended
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 9:55 PM