ALAN DERSHOWITZ: The Israel Hostage Deal Is Extortion
The Israeli government’s decision to make significant concessions to Hamas kidnappers should never be called a “deal.” It was blackmail. If someone kidnaps your child and you “agree” to pay a ransom to get her back, would you call that a deal? Of course not. Kidnapping was a crime. And the outrageous demands were a […]
Merck sues HHS over drug negotiation, claims program ‘tantamount to extortion’
The New Jersey-based company is seeking an injunction in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to prevent the rule from taking effect in the coming months. Merck spokesman Robert Josephson said in a statement: “Because this law unlawfully undermines our core purpose of conducting innovative research that saves and improves lives, […]
Prescott-area law enforcement report uptick in extortion, fraud schemes | The Daily Courier
The Prescott Police Department (PPD) has seen an increase in extortion cases targeting victims through social media platforms. According to the sergeant, there have been five cases so far this year. Joseph Pullin contrasts his year in 2022 with several people, including one boy. Suspects in these types of cases had established relationships online with […]
Oro Valley pair pleads guilty in extortion attempt of ex-Cat Josh Pastner
Two Oro Valley residents pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiring to extort former Arizona Wildcats basketball player Josh Pastner and Georgia Tech, officials said Wednesday. . The guilty plea is the latest in a long-running legal battle between former friend Ronald Bell, 56, and Pastor, who is now the head coach of the Georgia […]
