My question involves defamation in the state of: New York
My former girlfriend and mother of my oldest child has made several false statements in police reports in which she has accused me of being an "alcoholic, drug user, and suicidal." I have confronted the police in regards to the alleged statements and the police have said that she did not lie technically as a police statement is a compilation of information regarding the suspect and incident which had occurred, so the police may make an informed decision about who they are pursuing and given the situation. However, the police statement is supposed to be sworn to be true by the complainant and lying on such a document is supposedly punishable as perjury.
Do I have a legitimate case against my former girlfriend?

