Cease & Desist Letter Example
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June 22, 2026
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Re: Cease & Desist — Harassment
To Whom It May Concern,
This letter serves as formal notice that you must immediately cease and desist all conduct described below directed toward the undersigned.
You are hereby demanded to stop this conduct entirely. You have 14 days from the date of this letter to comply…
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Jordan Avery 412 Linden Avenue Columbus, OH 43215 June 26, 2026 TO: Casey Morgan 88 Maple Court Columbus, OH 43201 RE: CEASE AND DESIST — HARASSMENT To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves as formal notice that you must immediately CEASE AND DESIST all conduct constituting harassment directed toward Jordan Avery. Specifically: Since March 2026 you have repeatedly called and texted me late at night, shown up uninvited at my home on at least four occasions, and made comments that have caused me genuine alarm. This demand is supported by the following: call logs dated March 3–April 18, 2026, two text-message threads, and a witness who saw you at my door on April 9 I hereby demand that you immediately cease and refrain from the following: all contact by phone, text, email, or in person, and from coming within 100 feet of my home or workplace. You have 10 days from the date of this letter to comply. Should you fail to comply, I will seek a protective order and report the conduct to law enforcement, and I am prepared to pursue all available legal remedies. Sincerely, Jordan Avery
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