Privacy Violation Legal Steps

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Here’s a detailed list of **facts to provide to your lawyer** regarding the situation with your ex-partner, based on the information you’ve shared: --- ### **Background Information** - **Relationship Duration**: You were in a relationship with your ex-partner for ***.5 years**, and the situation in question occurred after the relationship ended. - **Date of Incident**: The incidents involving the disclosure of your HIV status, explicit images, and fake profiles occurred on **November *-*, ***. ### **Specific Actions Taken by Your Ex-Partner** *. **Unauthorized Disclosure of HIV Status**: - Your ex-partner created **two fake profiles** on a hookup site (Sniffies), where he **posted your pictures** and disclosed your **HIV-positive status**. - These profiles were visible to **hundreds of people** and shared personal, sensitive information without your consent. *. **Explicit Content in Fake Profiles**: - In one of the profiles, he included a graphic image of you performing a sexual act (**explicit content**). - In the other, he posted an image of you in a **hospital bed, hooked up to medical machines**, likely with the intent to humiliate or embarrass you. *. **Rejection of Your Boundaries**: - You had **explicitly requested** that he stop recording you, especially in intimate or private settings such as the **bedroom**. - Despite this, your ex-partner **refused to unplug a camera** that was set up in the bedroom. He continued recording you without your consent. *. **Recording Audio Without Consent**: - The camera he set up also recorded **audio** without your permission, violating your privacy and your wish to not be recorded in an intimate setting. ### **Legal Violations** *. **Unauthorized Disclosure of HIV Status**: - In Michigan, **disclosing someone’s HIV status** without their consent can lead to criminal charges under Michigan's **HIV disclosure law (MCL *.*)**. - This disclosure is **especially egregious** because it was done maliciously, with the intent to cause harm to you. He **exposed** your HIV status to potentially **hundreds of people**. *. **Defamation**: - By using your **pictures** and **sharing explicit content** in fake profiles, your ex-partner has **defamed** you. This action could cause significant harm to your personal and professional reputation. *. **Invasion of Privacy**: - Your ex-partner violated your **privacy rights** by posting explicit content and sensitive information without your consent. This is a clear **invasion of privacy**, both through the fake profiles and the recording of your private moments. *. **Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress**: - Your ex-partner's actions, including the sharing of explicit images and the public disclosure of your HIV status, have likely caused you **emotional distress**. This could form the basis for a claim of **intentional infliction of emotional distress**. ### **Impact of His Actions** *. **Emotional Trauma**: - The actions have caused you significant **emotional distress**, including feelings of **embarrassment**, **betrayal**, and anxiety. His violation of your privacy has led to ongoing psychological harm. *. **Reputation Damage**: - The disclosure of your HIV status, especially in the manner in which it was done, has **damaged your reputation**. It may have led to **embarrassment** and **stigmatization**, both in your personal and professional life. *. **Harassment**: - His continuous refusal to respect your privacy and boundaries, including his act of secretly recording you and creating fake profiles, constitutes a form of **harassment**. ### **Evidence You Have** *. **Screenshots or Links to Fake Profiles**: - If you have any **screenshots** or links to the fake profiles, these are crucial pieces of **evidence**. They will show the **unauthorized use of your pictures** and the **disclosure of your HIV status**. *. **Explicit Images**: - If you have copies of the **explicit images** he posted, including the hospital bed image or sexual content, these will help prove the **severity** of his actions. *. **Messages or Communication**: - If you have any **messages** (texts, emails, or social media) where he **acknowledged** or **defended** his actions, those will provide additional context for the case. *. **Witnesses**: - If anyone else was aware of the profiles or the images he posted or witnessed any part of the incident, they could serve as potential **witnesses**. ### **What You Want from Legal Action** *. **Criminal Charges**: - Discuss the possibility of **criminal charges** for his **unauthorized disclosure of HIV status**, **defamation**, and **invasion of privacy**. - **Sexual exploitation** and **intentional infliction of emotional distress** may also be relevant charges to consider. *. **Civil Lawsuit**: - You may want to pursue a **civil lawsuit** for **emotional distress**, **defamation**, and **invasion of privacy**. - You could also pursue damages for the **harm caused** by his actions, including both **financial damages** and **compensation for emotional suffering**. *. **Protection**: - If you are still concerned about further harassment or retaliation, ask the lawyer about the possibility of obtaining a **restraining order** or other legal protection to prevent future harm. ### **Legal Penalties for His Actions** *. **Criminal Penalties**: - If he is charged with violating Michigan's HIV disclosure law, he could face **felony charges** and significant legal consequences, including **fines** and **prison time**. *. **Civil Damages**: - In a **civil case**, he could be ordered to pay substantial damages, which could include **compensation for emotional distress**, **defamation**, and any other related claims. *. **Long-Term Repercussions**: - The **long-term repercussions** for him could include **damaged credibility**, the possibility of **reputational harm**, and a **criminal record**. --- By providing this detailed list to your lawyer, they will have all the necessary facts to understand the situation and take appropriate legal action on your behalf. Be sure to share any **evidence** you have and communicate your desired outcomes, including any protective measures you may need.

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