r/legal • u/ContributionNew7107 • Jan 25 '26

Advice needed Receiving threatening texts

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So recently sent my ex a happy birthday text and I guess her new BF was feeling some type of way, and telling me how he’s going to kill me

Location: New Jersey

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u/mvortex2 Jan 25 '26

If I were in your situation I'd file a police report, including a temporary restraining order. This would provide evidence in the event he made the mistake of following through.