Thank you for your question. According to Washington Code 10.14.020, unlawful harassment is defined as follows.(1) "Unlawful harassment" means a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person which seriously alarms, annoys, harasses, or is detrimental to such person, and which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose. The course of conduct shall be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and shall actually cause substantial emotional distress to the petitioner, or, when the course of conduct would cause a reasonable parent to fear for the well-being of their child.(2) "Course of conduct" means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. "Course of conduct" includes, in addition to any other form of communication, contact, or conduct, the sending of an electronic communication. Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning of "course of conduct."Accordingly, you could seek a Civil Anti-Harassment Order on the basis of these defamatory statements upon a finding that these actions have caused you substantial emotional distress, that a normal person would react the same, and that they serve no lawful purpose. If those factors are met, a court should be able to grant the order, though there is no guarantee that it will. It is necessary to have more than simple suspicion that the particular person is taking the actions you believe him to be taking. A court will probably not grant such an order on mere suspicion. Forms should be available at your local Clerk of Court's Office for the purpose of filing for the order. Typically, these filings are very affordable or free. You may also have grounds for a defamation suit. However, again, it is necessary to be able to pinpoint the individual who defamed you. A successful defamation plaintiff must typically show that:1. The defendant made a statement of fact to a third party regarding the plaintiff;2. The statement was not true;3. The statement harmed the plaintiff. Please remember to click accept so that I will receive credit for my time and effort spent responding to your question. Bonuses are always greatly appreciated. If you need additional clarification of this response, please ask a follow-up question and I will be happy to clarify. Good luck, T _____________________________________ Please click the green Accept Button for each and every answer and leave Positive Feedback so that I receive credit for answering your question. Bonuses are always greatly appreciated. I do not receive any payment at all from JustAnswer unless you click accept. Please remember: Feedback is left for me as an answerer. Please do not shoot the messenger. My control over the content of the answer is limited by the restraint of truth.
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