What is the name of your state? New Jersey
I am a police officer in New Jersey. A resident who gets arrested on a regular basis discovered that my ex-wife of 18yrs is a drug addict/prostitute in a near by city. Everytime he is arrested he tells my fellow officers of this circumstance. He tells them that he has paid her for sex. In a discussion he stated this to me, as well as admitting to heroin use himself.
I feel this is damaging my reputation and hindering me from doing my job. Does this meet the criteria of Slander/Defamation? Is there anything I can do? How can I protect myself from being accused of harassing him due to this situation? I am stressed out over this situation. I am proud of the work I do and want to continue with no worry that this will hinder me.
I need advice! I will continue to check this post for replies.
Steve
I am a police officer in New Jersey. A resident who gets arrested on a regular basis discovered that my ex-wife of 18yrs is a drug addict/prostitute in a near by city. Everytime he is arrested he tells my fellow officers of this circumstance. He tells them that he has paid her for sex. In a discussion he stated this to me, as well as admitting to heroin use himself.
I feel this is damaging my reputation and hindering me from doing my job. Does this meet the criteria of Slander/Defamation? Is there anything I can do? How can I protect myself from being accused of harassing him due to this situation? I am stressed out over this situation. I am proud of the work I do and want to continue with no worry that this will hinder me.
I need advice! I will continue to check this post for replies.
Steve