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Writing my autobiography - Can I be sued for making accusations?

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gregmarietta

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia

I am writing an autobiography. I have been posting chapters online as I go forward. So far I have used real names of my family. Nothing of any controversy has been written yet. But I am about to publish chapters of my sexual abuse at the hands of a priest at a Catholic school. I was under 10 years old when it started. Can I state his name? Also going to write about abuse from a neighbor and state the approximate location of their house. What is my legal exposure to stating the priest's name? He still works with children to this day. I have never filed formal complaints or lawsuits against him. Thoughts?
 


Silverplum

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia

I am writing an autobiography. I have been posting chapters online as I go forward. So far I have used real names of my family. Nothing of any controversy has been written yet. But I am about to publish chapters of my sexual abuse at the hands of a priest at a Catholic school. I was under 10 years old when it started. Can I state his name? Also going to write about abuse from a neighbor and state the approximate location of their house. What is my legal exposure to stating the priest's name? He still works with children to this day. I have never filed formal complaints or lawsuits against him. Thoughts?

Yup, they can sue you.

And they should sue you.
 

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