I was attacked by my ex-boyfriend, who then sent me a lawyer's letter demanding that I cease contact with him. What should I do?

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   Steven RaiserPro

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   Answered August 06, 2012 18:21. You should stay away from him and if he attacked you report his conduct to the police.

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   Eric Rothstein

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   Answered August 06, 2012 14:15. You can try to file a complaint with the police or you can forget him and move on.

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   Benjamin Lieberman

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   Answered August 06, 2012 16:58. The lawyers letter is more of a bark than a bite. You can always report the incident to the police though it's doubtful they would do anything at this point. If you feel that you are being harassed you can try to get an order of protection from family court.

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   Joseph Lo Piccolo

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   Answered August 06, 2012 17:35. The lawyers letter is meaningless BUT just stay away from him and request he do the same.
   
   
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   Robert Richman

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   Answered August 06, 2012 17:31. Cease contact with him as requested.

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   Richard Southard

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   Answered August 07, 2012 17:58. You have two options. It sounds like the letter is to make you fear going to the police and reporting his attack on you. You still have a right to report the incident, The police will decide whether or not to arrest him. If you choose not to file a complaint with the police, you need to cease contact with your ex because it is clear to me that he is seeking to have you arrested to protect himself.

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