Is it illegal to tell people to be aware of a guy who harasses you?

Question

I had an issue with a guy harassing me over an ad I placed on craigslist. He emailed me calling me (insert swearing) because he didn't agree with the price I had listed. I put up a post that asked him to stop (as I did not want him to have my real email address) and he emailed me 15 times after that. every single email was calling me (insert really bad swearing) really really bad names. I filed a police report for harassment. And I put up a post on craigslist that warned people to not deal with this guy because his public criminal record consisted of obscene phone use, and restraining orders up the ying yang due to harassment. And I said they can look it up themselves and posted the link to the circuit court page. IS IT ILLEGAL? I don't think so. Everywhere that I've looked says that if you post PUBLIC information it is not illegal. I have not said anything about his birth date, his phone number, address or anything of that nature. Just the name he used. IF it's illegal, let me know. I already removed the post, because I just wanted him to see it. Just wondering. Thanks.

Answer 1

I don't believe that it is illegal. You did a good job of explaining yourself. The FBI monitors Craiglist, so if you reported him there that would really s***w him. Just keep in mind that they will probably arrest him, and you will have to be involved. If all that is okay with you - I'm staying unbiased - then act the way you feel is appropriate.

Answer 2

In  my  opinion  it is  not.  As  you  say arrest  records  are  public.  I  am  not  a  lawyer. You  can  contact  your  Non Emergency  police  number to ask  questions  about  this. I think you did  right to  report  him. It  never  hurts  to verifie with proper  persons  when in  doubt. When  dealing with public  sales, craig, e Bay, whatever you never know  who your dealing  with. Most  are  great  but a  few  just cant  be  happy.   Good  luck

Answer 3

Probably counts as libel or slander. Talk to a Lawyer

Answer 4

Of coarse not, you did the right thing!

it was very caring of you to let people know that this man your talking about could petentially be dangerous. I think if anyone should be in trouble it's him :)

I hope I've Helped - Good Luck!

Answer 5

You did right but don't waste your time trying to sue,he probably lives across the nation

Answer 6

As long as you are telling the truth, it isn't illegal.  Had you committed slander against this guy, then it would be illegal.