Question: How can someone handle a situation where they are falsely accused on social media, leading to harassment and defamation, and what legal actions can be taken, such as sending a cease and desist letter?
Answer: In a case of online harassment and defamation, the suggested legal action was to send a cease and desist letter to the individual causing the harassment. If the behavior did not stop following the letter, further legal action could potentially be taken to enforce the removal of defamatory content and stop the harassment.
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