My question involves defamation in the state of: CA.
CA Rules of Court doesn't allow pictures being taken by individuals. Only Media may ask the Judge prior permission. This is what happened-
I was charged for a crime that was later dismissed. But at my arraignment the alleged victim, mother & brother showed up and started getting in my face then took pictures of me. (these people have been harassing me for over 2 1/2 yrs. & alleged victim is nextdoor neighbor) Sheriff in courtroom took away camera.
They caused another problem and were told to leave. And was given the camera back with my pictures still on it!
I recently learned after filing for a TRO against the alleged victim at the second to the last hearing her mom starts running at the mouth on the stand. And said she carries a picture of me with her at all times to show any & all people she comes in contact with to tell them about me. Right after learning of this the hearing was ended and extended to another date.
At the next and last hearing she mouthed off and stated the picture she shows is the one she took of me in the courtroom.
It was my right to ask who, when, where... and this person answered IT"S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS! The judge straightened her out real quick but she would only say I dont know. And grin stupidly.
I know she has slandered me in the past and I brought the witness in to testify. Learning that she continues to do so is creepy. I called DA's office asking about Rules of Court re: cameras, illegally obtaining my photo. And how it is being used! They did not know the rules and said call the court.
Called the court - same thing unfamiliar w/rules and dumbfounded on what to do. They said call DA. Told them they sent me to you, then told to call legal services. They could not help... refered to public defenders off. They absolutely could not help and said call your appointed defense attorney in last case. ( I had 4 different lawyers) last one doesn't know either!
I do not want to go through the drawn out process in civil court again & financial burden over a illegally gotten picture being used in slandering me. A picture that should NOT have been allowed to leave the courtroom! This person has hundreds of pictures of me & my house thats one of her obsessions. Any one of those used would still be exposing me to danger, ridicule ect. I got to get this stopped ASAP she has been using it for over a yr and a 1/2.
Is there any way to stop this person other than civil court?
Thank you for you time.

