Extortion
Former L.I. Home Depot Employee Convicted In Pipe Bomb Extortion Plot
A former Home Depot handyman from Long Island was convicted Monday of trying to extort $2 million from the company in a plot that involved pipe bombs.
DA: Times Square Elmo Impersonator Indicted On Extortion Charge
Dan Sandler, 49, has been charged with trying to extort $2 million from the Girl Scouts of America. He pleaded not guilty to the charges on Wednesday.
L.I. Man Charged In Detroit With Blackmailing Women With Nude Photos
Federal prosecutors in Detroit have charged a Long Island man, after 15 young women said he threatened to release nude or unflattering photos of them unless they sent some more to him.
Sen. Malcolm Smith Arrested In Alleged Plot To Rig New York City Mayor’s Race
There were three distinct parts to this public corruption and bribery scandal, but in all three money flowed freely and, at times, city and state funds — your tax dollars — paid the freight.
N.J. Man Accused Of Making Up Story To Extort $10,000 From Woman
A Hillside, N.J., man has been charged with extortion, after allegedly claiming a woman’s son had committed a crime and demanding $10,000 to keep the alleged victim’s family from going to police.
FBI Arrests Dozens of Alleged Mobsters In NY, NJ Trash-Hauling Case
A dozen members of three of the Genovese, Gambino and Luchese crime families are among those in custody, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack Indicted On Bribery, Extortion Charges
The charges stem from an alleged scheme to accept $119,000 in bribes in exchange for Mack’s official actions and influence in the development of a parking garage on city-owned land, prosecutors said.
Celebrity Divorce Lawyer Dominic Barbara Charged With Trying To Extort Ex-Wife
Well-known Long Island attorney Dominic Barbara was allegedly on the wrong side of the law Tuesday night.
Police: Amateur Rappers Arrested In Extortion Plot
Ryan Mixon and Andres Lozano were arrested Saturday after allegedly trying to shake down an amateur record producer for $50,000, police said.
Former Yonkers Councilwoman, GOP Party Leader Sentenced To Prison For Bribery And Extortion
Annabi was convicted in Manhattan federal court in March of accepting nearly $200,000 in bribes to change her vote on real estate deals, prosecutors successfully argued.
Long Island Home Depot Customers Return Despite Bomb Scare
When some people need home improvement supplies, even the threat of violence can’t keep them away.
New Jersey Woman, Man Charged In Extortion Plot Of Former Co-Worker
A New Jersey woman is under arrest after prosecutors said she tried to blackmail a former co-worker with whom she was having an affair.
Ex-Butler Sentenced To 20 Years For Extorting Former Boss
A former butler has been sentenced to 20 years for trying to extort millions from his boss during an elaborate hostage situation in April 2007.
Ex-Knicks Great Mark Jackson Confirms That He And His Family Were Targets Of Extortion
The Warriors said that “although not condoning his previous actions that led to the extortion attempt, the Warriors fully support Coach Jackson during this time.”
Brian Cashman’s Camp Dismisses Fake ID, Abortion Claims From Alleged Stalker
A woman charged with stalking and shaking down Brian Cashman has said he got her phony identification to use in getting an abortion after she became pregnant with his child.
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