Blackmail is illegal, but usually it has more to do with slander and extortion. However, if your saying that your going to tell the world that this Jane or John Doe is cheating on tests if they don't hang out with you then no i don't think ...
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All of the above, but one other thing. This is one of those deals where, should he get fired for those indiscretions on whatever grounds, it would be good for you to have it on record that you at one time tried. (think Foley/Hastert). Have ...
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Very interesting article from the Atlantic talking about blackmail in light of the David Letterman fiasco. Below is the thesis from the article. After all, it's ok to go to the press with an embarrassing story. And it's ok to be paid to kee...
http://whiskeyfortheholyghost.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-...
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Definition of "Blackmail, Black Mail" ... BLACKMAIL - A criminal act of extortion, malicious threatening to do injury to another to compel him to do an act against his will. Usually involves the threat to release information, often true, about the person that will defame his reputation or bring criminal actions against him.
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www.lectlaw.com/def/b105.htm
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Absolutely no reason BK can't do that if they want, it certainly is neither illegal nor blackmail. ... It's BOTH illegal and blackmail. Just like state attornies have cracked down on car dealers forcing consumers to buy aftermarket accessories or services.
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A PHOTOGRAPHER WHO took topless pictures of a young Cameron Diaz and later tried to sell them back to her was convicted of forgery, attempted grand theft and perjury Monday. ... When he wouldn't identify the buyers, she suspected blackmail and contacted authorities, who arranged a sting operation.
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www.spokesmanreview.com/tools/story_pf.asp?ID=81816
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Blackmail and insider trading are the two examples given here: both of these would seem like classic ... Why is blackmail illegal? ... After all, these threats themselves are illegal on other grounds. It is also possible to explain why you cannot demand money as the price of refraining from accusing someone of a crime.
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www.law.duke.edu/boylesite/law&info.htm
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The Art of the Possible » Blog Archive » Why Ought Blackmail be Illegal? Says: ... Now let’s take a look at blackmail. If it is illegal, chances are no deal will be made, or a deal made will be broken later, thus causing loss to both parties. In the end, the bad thing will be exposed and the revealing part won’t...
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www.reasonforliberty.com/anarcho-capitalism/legal-or-il...
www.reasonforliberty.com/anarcho-capitalism/legal-or-illegal-blackmail.html
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John Kiely was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court for offences including blackmail and illegal money lending. ... He began working as an illegal loan shark in 2003, setting up a limited company two years later because it was more tax-efficient.
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news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Loan-Shark-John-Kiely...
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