Can I Sue for slander/defaramtion on a person who accused me of harm on a elderly person?
84348
ITS NOT YOUR FAULT SHES OLD OK GOOD I WENT TO LAW SCHOOL IF HE THREATENS YOU ACCUSES YOU YOU CAN SUE THESE YOU CAN SUE FOR ANTHING IF YOUR AFFENDED BY HIM GET TRAMATIZED SUE HIS ASS DONT LET NOBODY BLAME YOU FOR SOMTHING YOU DIDNT DO I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS IT HAPPEN TO ME ALOT AND IF I KNEW YOU I WOULD OF TAKEN CARE OF HIM PERSONALLY
383558
Slander involves malicious intent also, which is the toughest part to prove.  If you made a mistake, act stupid, and all of that, it won't hold up in court.  If you're talking to them directly, that's also not slander.
825771
KINDLY SEEK UR SENIORS ASSISTANCE AND ASK UR COLLEAGUES FOR HELP.\n\nU CAN ALSO GO FOR FREE LEGAL AID IN  ANY COURT.
1086456
The best thing to do is try to  find the nearest elderly person let one go then walk away in disgust leaving the blame to fall onto the poor old dear.  If you have to hold it in try to get to the nearest private place as soon as possible or you may internally combust!
66023
If this person used your real name and/or address, and said malicious untrue things about you, I think you have a pretty good case for defamation (libel). \nI say, go for it.\n\nRead this article for more information:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libel
907454
you can't have him arrested, even if it is slander\nyou can try to sue him, tort laws vary from state to state\nif you're serious about it, get legal advice from a professional
582420
Start with your county's District Attorney's Office. They often investigate claims against local officials. Some have a Public Integrity Unit. Good luck!
669718
Of course you can. Go get a lawyer, tell them the details, and sue!
470427
Tell those people you are going to sue them for libel and defamation of character. Contact an attorney.
1076583
It's called Slander.... but very hard to prove!\n\nIf anyone asks or says anything to you regarding this person's statement/lie about you, I would simply state... "You don't know me very well, because if you did...you would know this is a made up story, told out of desperation. It is a lie. Please do not judge me until you know me better and have all the facts...and please consider the source of your information."\n\nBe sweet and kind, never sarcastic with anyone, don't bring up the subject yourself... and eventually, TRUTH always wins!! You will be a stronger and better person because of your actions/reactions.\n\nGod bless you...
840015
Yes he can sue, but the cost for him and the chance of collecting would seem a waste of time. He can sue about anything, but she would have had to have made statements to slander his character or position and they would have to be false. It would be up to him and his attorney to prove this, and than a jury would deliberate  on  a finding as this is civil litigation and if true than damages cold be awarded.  It is not much of case, better known as he said , she said and not many attorneys would take that type of case unless there was some real money involved.
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To Report Elder Abuse \n\nIf you suspect elder abuse, or are concerned about the well-being or safety of an older person, report it. Don't hesitate, don't make excuses. Call your state abuse hotline immediately. Click here for State Elder Abuse Hotlines. \n\nIf it's an emergency, call the police. \n\nIf you suspect nursing home abuse, call your long term care ombudsman. Click here for National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform’s online State Long Term Care Ombudsman Directory. \n\nFinancial or Material Exploitation\n\nFinancial or material exploitation is defined as the illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets. Examples include, but are not limited to, cashing an elderly person's checks without authorization or permission; forging an older person's signature; misusing or stealing an older person's money or possessions; coercing or deceiving an older person into signing any document (e.g., contracts or will); and the improper use of conservatorship, guardianship, or power of attorney.\n\nSigns and symptoms of financial or material exploitation include but are not limited to: \n\nsudden changes in bank account or banking practice, including an unexplained withdrawal of large sums of money by a person accompanying the elder; \n\nthe inclusion of additional names on an elder's bank signature card; \n\nunauthorized withdrawal of the elder's funds using the elder's ATM card; \n\nabrupt changes in a will or other financial documents; \n\nunexplained disappearance of funds or valuable possessions; \n\nsubstandard care being provided or bills unpaid despite the availability of adequate financial resources; \n\ndiscovery of an elder's signature being forged for financial transactions or for the titles of his/her possessions; \n\nsudden appearance of previously uninvolved relatives claiming their rights to an elder's affairs and possessions; \n\nunexplained sudden transfer of assets to a family member or someone outside the family; \n\nthe provision of services that are not necessary; and \n\nan elder's report of financial exploitation.
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Look in your yellow pages for an attorney that offers a free "consultation" visit.  Get as much info during that visit as you can to help you decide if you can fight this without having an attorney.\n\nAlso, check to see if you can file a countersuit against this neighbor...might put an end to everything.  You might be able to file harassment charges.\n\nI am not an attorney, just making some suggestions in case no one responds with any help at all.  A free consultation might be your best course of action.\n\nGood luck!
75861
The short answer is that if you have no solid evidence, the police will not listen to you. Also, the person you accuse could sue you for slander.
626496
I would take them to court, charging them with slander.
934997
You said the person who initiated the complain is dead, well there is no complain.\n\nBest take a lawyer and have court vacate the case. That way you are cleared for sure.\n\nActually you may not need to do anything in certain case depends on the details of the case.
138575
You should always be able to call your local police department. If it is something out of their comfort zone and/or authority, they'll be able to refer you elsewhere. Unless you've actually incurred monetary damages (loss of income, significant fees to get things back to normal, etc.), my instinct is that there will be little that can actually be done. If you have an attorney and if you know who this person really is (not just a screen name or some such), you could ask your attorney to write a letter to this individual. Again, legally speaking, there may not be much that can be done, but a letter from an attorney will likely scare the living crap out of this person. Something else you may want to do is see if there is an InfraGard chapter in your area. They will likely have resources and suggestions for you, as well. It may even be worth checking into reporting the incident to CERT/CC.