Social Media Defamation Concerns

Summary

Defamation on social media involves false statements harming reputation. In New York, consider contacting Facebook support for account recovery and consult an attorney for potential legal actions. Filing a police report may also be necessary if harassment continues.

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My name is Patrick I'm * from Suffolk County New York *
Hi Patrick! What specific legal issue are you dealing with? I can provide some general information to help guide you.
Patrick reported Sadiq Rahman on Facebook for calling someone an a dumb fuck multiple times and then Sadiq took revenge on Patrick and reported him so many times that he lost his accounts.
It sounds like you're dealing with a potential defamation and harassment issue on social media. Here are some general points to consider:
- Social media platforms usually have their own procedures for handling harassment and defamation. Contact Facebook support for assistance.
- In New York, defamation involves false statements that harm someone's reputation.
- Consider consulting with an attorney about possible legal actions, especially if the impact on your accounts affects your livelihood.
Would you like to connect with local lawyers who can provide more targeted assistance?
Give me an example police report
Creating a police report involves detailing the incident clearly and accurately. Here's a simplified example:
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Police Report
Date of Report: [Insert Date]
Reporting Officer: Officer [Last Name], Badge [Badge Number]
Incident Type: Harassment and Defamation on Social Media
Incident Date/Time: [Insert Date/Time]
Location: Suffolk County, New York, *
Complainant: Patrick [Last Name], Age *
Suspect: Sadiq Rahman
Summary of Incident:
On [Insert Date], Patrick reported an incident involving Sadiq Rahman on the social media platform, Facebook. Patrick claims that Sadiq Rahman repeatedly called someone a "dumb fuck" on Facebook. Subsequently, Sadiq allegedly retaliated by reporting Patrick multiple times, resulting in Patrick losing access to his accounts.
Details:
- Patrick initially reported Sadiq Rahman for inappropriate behavior on Facebook.
- Sadiq Rahman retaliated by falsely reporting Patrick's account, leading to account suspension.
- Patrick claims the account loss has negatively impacted his social media presence and potentially his livelihood.
Action Taken:
- Recommended Patrick contact Facebook support for account recovery.
- Advised Patrick to consider consulting with a legal professional regarding potential defamation and harassment claims.
Officer's Notes:
[Insert any further observations or notes]
Report Filed By: Officer [Last Name] on [Insert Date]
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For official matters, it's always best to contact local authorities to file a report.