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Expert: - 7/21/2008


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hi...we live in the same apartment as my bestfriend.For about 2 years now my friends mom has been spreading rumors about her daughters friends being all whores and them sleeping around with alot of ppl.let me mention that we are from the persian community and rumors spread pretty fast.now for about 6 months ive been hearing that she's been calling me a whore which ( her daughter told me that her mom said it too)has wrecked my reputation in the persian community because everywhere she goes she talks about me.also i went to the police but they said that this a matter they cant solve.after a big fight we had with them the moms  bf saw me in the staircase and told me that either i stop talking with my best friend or else.im really sick and tired of this matter and i need to settle this cause im scared of them and  they have asked me to move or theyll make me move.this is not her first time and she has been doing it to alot of girls round her daughter.where do i go what do i do......plz help me

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I have never heard of a law that prohibits the spreading of rumors.  As your local police told you this is not a police matter and it sounds more like a situation where people have a lot of time on their hands by fueding.  If I had been the officer who had responded to the call my suggestion would be to tell you to simply move.  To a different neighborhood, town, or state.  That way you will be finished with all of this nonesense that seems to be causing you so much consternation.

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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

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I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

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Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.

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