An ex ripped me off for $20,000, and he said that if I sue him, he will send nude photos of me that he took while we were dating to my pastor, my family, my coworkers, etc. When I asked him to send them to me, he refused, so I'm pretty sure he is bluffing, but still..this guy is a psychopath and he will make my life difficult. In my state, you can't even get a restraining order unless someone PHYSICALLY puts their hands on you, which he has not. I would love to scare him with the real FACTS about what happens to you when you try to blackmail someone...anyone have any good legal material & knowhow?
(people...if you are single, stay that way!)
Basically, I am ready to sue this guy for the money but I have no idea what to do about the blackmail...$20,000 is a lot of money, but I'm sure that's how much therapy will cost when this guy makes me crazy.
2007-04-30 12:45:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Extortion is a crime, punishable by fines and jail time. You would have to specify your location for anything more specific than that. Suing him has nothing to do with whatever childish ploys he has dreamed up to manipulate you into terror. Your nude photographs have absolutely nothing to do with a collection case. If he owes you money and won't pay you, then sue him - that's exactly what court is for! The court will not tolerate him deflecting responsibility by muddying the waters with personal stuff. As for whether he'll send photos to your pastor, family or co-workers, if he does, that behavior is actionable - slander and defamation. I would stand up to him and tell him to give you his best shot. He'll soon realize that he doesn't have the steam to finish the job. As always, if you feel physically threatened or if he makes physical threats, call the police and file a complaint. Good luck to you -
2007-04-30 13:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 options when dealing with blackmail. You can reveal whatever he has on you, thereby removing the threat that he will. Your second option is to give them what they want. If you give in, they will ask for more later. If you 'turn them in', you will have to reveal what they are blackmailing you with.
This is NOT a legal answer. It is an observation of reality.
2007-04-30 20:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋