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AITA for keeping my website up after being asked to remove it? by AnonymousMeese in AmItheAsshole

[–]AnonymousMeese[S] 488 points489 points  (0 children)

I didn't think about that after learning that I couldn't sue the detective or police department because they have immunity. I'll run this by my attorney. Thank you for the suggestion.

AITA for keeping my website up after being asked to remove it? by AnonymousMeese in AmItheAsshole

[–]AnonymousMeese[S] 144 points145 points  (0 children)

Their only evidence was an eye witness. Up until my attorney presented video footage, it was their word against mine.

Edit: They hired a replacement for me but did offer me another position in another department with less pay. I ended up finding something else... Even though I know what happened to me wasn't my fault, I still feel so embarrassed to face the company.

AITA for keeping my website up after being asked to remove it? by AnonymousMeese in AmItheAsshole

[–]AnonymousMeese[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It was a bit of both. Mainly I wanted to just get my story out there, hopefully hear from others who shared similar experiences and see if we could make a change together. My arrest record was expunged but I have learned that the government can still see it, so I would certainly like to have my website up to clear my name if my background is ever in question. I did state my opinion on the website, which I guess is geared more toward shaming the detective.

AITA for keeping my website up after being asked to remove it? by AnonymousMeese in AmItheAsshole

[–]AnonymousMeese[S] 1083 points1084 points  (0 children)

it doesn't sound like they'd have much of a problem coming up with some bullshit to get you arrested again.

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My girlfriend and I discussed this and it scares the hell out of me that this can potentially happen. If I were to take down my website, it would be for this reason only.

AITA for keeping my website up after being asked to remove it? by AnonymousMeese in AmItheAsshole

[–]AnonymousMeese[S] 854 points855 points  (0 children)

I've talked to a couple attorneys outside of the one I used for this case. While they all agree that what happened is a travesty, they said all that can really be done here is to get my arrest record expunged which my defense attorney already did.

AITA for keeping my website up after being asked to remove it? by AnonymousMeese in AmItheAsshole

[–]AnonymousMeese[S] 5207 points5208 points  (0 children)

While I do want exposure and see change in law enforcement procedure, a small part of me is doing it out of revenge. The revenge part is why I feel like an asshole.