Extortion

Bishop T.D. Jakes Counters Extortion and Defamation Allegations with Lawsuit Against Former Pastor

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DALLAS, Texas — Bishop T.D. Jakes, the prominent leader of The Potter’s House, a mega-church in Dallas, recently filed a defamation lawsuit following allegations of sexual assault made by former pastor Duane Youngblood. These allegations, which Jakes vehemently denies, surfaced shortly after he suffered a health scare while preaching. The lawsuit, submitted to the Western District Court of Pennsylvania, details the claims against Youngblood, a registered sex offender with a history of criminal behavior involving minors dating back to at least 2002. This filing was a response to accusations from Youngblood who, 40 years ago … Read more

Prominent Maryland Lawyer Found Guilty in $25M Medical System Extortion Case

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Baltimore, MD — A once-prominent Maryland medical malpractice attorney, Stephen L. Snyder, experienced a profound professional decline after he was found guilty of attempting to extort $25 million from the University of Maryland Medical System. The conviction encompassed a single count of attempted extortion along with seven counts of violating the federal Travel Act, an unsettling end to a distinguished career. Snyder, 77, was notorious in legal circles for his aggressive litigation style, encapsulated by his catchphrase, “Don’t just sue them, Snyder them.” However, the tables turned dramatically during his trial when he was detained … Read more

Mystery Celebrity Files Lawsuit Against Lawyer for Alleged Extortion in Connection with Diddy’s Sexual Assault Case

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Los Angeles, CA — In a legal twist to a high-profile assault case, an unidentified celebrity has lodged a lawsuit against Tony Buzbee, the attorney currently representing individuals accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault. The plaintiff, referred to only as “John Doe,” claims that Buzbee attempted to extort him with threats of involving his name in damaging legal documentation. According to court documents filed in LA Superior Court, Buzbee, who represents 120 of Combs’ alleged victims, allegedly demanded a substantial sum from Doe to prevent the public release of claims linking him to Combs’ … Read more

San Jose Councilman Claims Extortion in Twisted Online Relationship Gone Wrong, Cooperates with Police Inquiry

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres is embroiled in a police investigation after allegations surfaced accusing him of soliciting child sexual abuse material. The first-term councilman claims the charges are a result of an extortion scheme stemming from a misunderstood online interaction. Mayor Matt Mahan of San Jose expressed his limitations regarding comments on the ongoing investigation into the behavior of District 3 representative, Torres. Last week, the mayor confirmed that the police department was diligently working to uncover the truth in the matter. Torres, age 42, vehemently denied the allegations … Read more