Rieger v. Montgomery County Clerk of Courts, 22575 (1-30-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Joseph M. Rieger appeals, pro se, from a judgment of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, which dismissed his claim against the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts for defamation and for violation of a federal statute regarding the posting of protective orders on the Internet.

{¶ 2} For the following reasons, the judgment of the trial court will be affirmed.

I

{¶ 3} In 1998, with the advice of counsel, Rieger consented to a civil protection order ("CPO") requested by his former wife. The CPO remained in effect for five years. After the CPO expired, Rieger asked the trial court…