Can I Press Charges or Sue

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I dated a guy for 4 years. During that time he swore to me he wasn't cheating or lying. It turns out he was doing both. There are more women than I can count. He took away my right to make an educated choice about the dangers of unprotected sex. I have proof of his lies and several women willing to give statements about their involvement with him. Can I charge him with a criminal act for reckless endangerment for taking away my right to make an informed opinion about our sexual practices? Can I sue him in court for his lying and cheating? Would Neglegent Emotional Distress hold? I am now in long term therapy for the shock, devistation and fear that his acts have created. He knew what effect his actions would have as we discussed similar situations regarding friends and what we would do. The fact that he continues to lie about everything and now blames it on me is now adding to my emotional state. Please advise if you can.

 

[Tracey]

There was no crime unless he knew he had HIV & didn't tell you, and you live in a state that criminalizes that failure to disclose. Regarding the negligent infliction of emotional distress - normally, I'd say not a chance. However, since he had lots of notice of how cheating would effect you, you may be able to sustain a case. Talk to a PI lawyer. I don't know how much a suit would be worth.

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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws.

 

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There was no crime unless he knew he had HIV & didn't tell you, and you live in a state that criminalizes that failure to disclose. Regarding the negligent infliction of emotional distress - normally, I'd say not a chance. However, since he had lots of notice of how cheating would effect you, you may be able to sustain a case. Talk to a PI lawyer. I don't know how much a suit would be worth.
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Thanks, I will. I don't want money, what I really want is for him to have to stand there before everyone and tell the lies he's told. I'd also like a signed statement saying that I did not tell the lies he's said I have and that I did not forge the letters or emails that I have from him. Basically what I want is justice for a situation I didn't make.

 

[Tracey]

God dispenses justice. Courts apply the law.

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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws.