How can I defend myself against slander?
January 23, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Lina Strauss
Dear lawyer,
I am reaching out to you as I urgently need help to defend myself against defamation. In recent weeks, I have noticed rumors being spread about me in my social circle and on the internet, damaging my reputation significantly. It is being alleged that I have committed criminal acts, which is not true.
These false accusations are weighing heavily on me and have already had negative impacts on both my professional and personal life. I fear that my good name will be permanently tarnished, potentially causing me to lose my job or friendships.
What legal steps can I take to defend myself against this defamation campaign? Are there ways to stop the spread of false information or hold those responsible accountable? What evidence do I need to prove my innocence and restore my reputation?
I would greatly appreciate your professional advice and support in this difficult situation. I hope that you can help me defend my right to a good reputation and put an end to the spread of lies about me.
Sincerely,
Fanni Ehrig
Dear Ms. Ehrig,
I fully understand how burdensome and serious the situation you are in is. Character assassination is a serious offense that can not only damage your reputation but also affect your professional and personal relationships. It is important that you act quickly and decisively to defend yourself against these false accusations.
First and foremost, it is important to know that character assassination is punishable as defamation under § 187 of the Criminal Code. Defamation occurs when someone knowingly spreads false facts about another person in order to harm their reputation. In your case, where false accusations are being spread about you, legal action could be taken against those responsible.
To combat character assassination, the first step is to gather all evidence that proves your innocence. This may include witnesses who can confirm your innocence or other evidence that proves the falsehood of the accusations. It is important that you secure and document this evidence to be able to present it in case of a legal dispute.
Furthermore, you should consider obtaining a cease and desist declaration against the spreaders of false accusations. A cease and desist declaration is a legal document in which the spreader is required to stop spreading false information and commit to refraining from future dissemination. In case of non-compliance, a cease and desist lawsuit can be filed.
In addition, you could also assert claims for damages against those responsible in order to compensate for the damage to your reputation. The claim for damages can target both the financial loss incurred, for example, through the loss of jobs or business relationships, as well as the immaterial damage, such as the loss of a good reputation.
It is advisable that you seek the advice of an experienced attorney specializing in media and personality rights in your situation to provide you with professional advice and support in this difficult situation. An attorney can help you take the right legal steps to combat character assassination and restore your reputation.
I hope that this information is helpful to you and wish you success in defending your good reputation.
Sincerely,
Lina Strauss
