Reporting Harassment In New York

Summary

Harassment in new york can include striking, shoving, or following someone, or engaging in conduct that alarms or seriously annoys without legitimate purpose. Making fun of someone for being disabled is offensive and may be considered harassment, but not necessarily a crime unless it involves threats or intimidation. Consider reporting the incident to the store manager, documenting it, and contacting local disability rights organizations for support.

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It is Tuesday, February *, *
Hi Dale! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Should I report something to the police if it happened last Friday?
Hi Dale! It depends on what happened last Friday. Could you provide more details about the incident?
I was a customer at a *-Eleven and another customer made fun of me for being disabled
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Dale, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. You might want to consider the following:
- Reporting the incident to the store manager.
- Documenting the incident with any witnesses if possible.
- Contacting local organizations that support individuals with disabilities.
Would you like more specific guidance on any of these steps?
Was it a crime?
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Making fun of someone for being disabled is morally wrong and can be considered harassment, but it may not necessarily be classified as a crime unless it involved threats, intimidation, or other illegal behaviors.
Would you like more specific guidance on how to handle this situation?
What is an example of it involving threats, intimidation, or other illegal behaviors?
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Threats, intimidation, or other illegal behaviors can include:
- Verbal threats of physical harm
- Aggressive or menacing behavior
- Physical assault or attempts to harm
- Stalking or continually following the person
- Using discriminatory slurs with intent to intimidate
Did any of these occur during your incident?
What is an example of using discriminatory slurs with intent to intimidate?
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Using discriminatory slurs with intent to intimidate can involve:
- A person using offensive or derogatory language specific to someone's disability in a way that is meant to make them feel threatened or unsafe.
- Example: Someone calling a disabled person a derogatory name while implying they don't belong or should be afraid.
Did the person use any specific slurs or threatening language towards you?
They were making goophy ableist noises
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Making "goofy ableist noises" is inappropriate and offensive, but it may not necessarily meet the threshold for a criminal act under New York law unless it involved explicit threats or intimidation. Here are steps you can consider:
- Report the incident to the store manager.
- Document the incident and gather witness statements.
- Contact local disability rights organizations for support.
Would you like more specific guidance on any of these steps?
What is an example of harassment in the second degree in New York?
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Examples of harassment in the second degree in New York include:
- Striking, shoving, or kicking someone.
- Following someone in public places.
- Engaging in a course of conduct that alarms or seriously annoys another person without any legitimate purpose.
Would you like more information on this or any other legal matter?