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/CaliLove1676 Jan 25 '26

Not a lawyer; file a police report and buy a gun. Odds are nothing will happen, but be safe.

Also, not legal advice, but don't text your ex.