What can I do if I’ve been falsely accused of sexual harassment?
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Jeffrey Johnson is a legal writer with a focus on personal injury. He has worked on personal injury and sovereign immunity litigation in addition to experience in family, estate, and criminal law. He earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore and has worked in legal offices and non-profits in Maryland, Texas, and North Carolina. He has also earned an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman Univer...
Jeffrey Johnson
Insurance Lawyer
Jeffrey Johnson is a legal writer with a focus on personal injury. He has worked on personal injury and sovereign immunity litigation in addition to experience in family, estate, and criminal law. He earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore and has worked in legal offices and non-profits in Maryland, Texas, and North Carolina. He has also earned an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman Univer...
Jeffrey Johnson
Updated January 2025
Be careful and weigh the ramifications. A defamation claim arising from sexual harassment accusations is bound to be very emotional. Ultimately, such a “he said, she said” scenario probably boils down to the credibility of the accuser and the accused. Who will the jury believe?
If your reputation has been significantly harmed, the facts are straightforward and supportable, and the defendant able to pay damages, a claim may be worth pursuing. If you are trying to avoid publicity, be aware a lawsuit probably only adds to it.
Consult a libel and slander attorney who can evaluate your claim in confidence.
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