Extortion

Controversy Erupts as Rep. Cory Mills Denies Extortion Allegations from Miss United States, Sparking State Investigation

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WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida is facing serious allegations of sexual extortion from Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States and a GOP committeewoman. Mills has secured a criminal defense lawyer and strongly denies claims that he threatened to distribute nude photos and intimate videos of Langston to her connections, prompting a state law enforcement investigation. Langston accused Mills in a police report submitted to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, where she detailed threats involving the release of compromising materials. Following her allegations, she filed a stalking petition against Mills in county … Read more

Jury Orders Attorney Mark Geragos to Pay $100,000 in Nike Extortion Case, Sparking Controversy Over Trial Conduct

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LOS ANGELES — A jury in Los Angeles County awarded $100,000 to Gary Franklin in a lawsuit against prominent attorney Mark Geragos, who was accused of participating in a scheme to extort Nike in 2018. The case centered around allegations that Geragos and the now-disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti undermined a $1.5 million settlement that Franklin was entitled to receive for his youth basketball program. Franklin, who ran a Los Angeles-based organization, claimed Geragos and Avenatti derailed his negotiations with Nike by demanding separate payments without his knowledge. While Geragos has denied any illegal actions or … Read more

Legal Turmoil: Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Alleged Extortion Case Takes a Shocking Turn with Attorney’s Arrest

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New York City attorney Tyrone Blackburn was arrested Wednesday after a claim that he assaulted a messenger who attempted to serve him legal documents. The arrest comes in the midst of a contentious legal battle involving Blackburn’s client, former pastor Duane Youngblood, who faces a defamation lawsuit filed by prominent megachurch leader Bishop T.D. Jakes. Police charged Blackburn following an incident on May 12, where a 66-year-old messenger alleged he was injured after Blackburn drove his car in reverse, striking the messenger’s leg while trying to deliver a civil complaint related to a lawsuit against … Read more

Las Vegas Man Faces 3-Year Sentence for Instagram Extortion Scheme Targeting Influencers

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Las Vegas, Nev. — A man has been handed a three-year prison sentence for orchestrating a scheme that targeted Instagram users and influencers for financial gain. The sentencing took place in federal court and serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in social media interactions. The defendant, whose name has not been disclosed, was convicted of extorting more than a dozen individuals through deceitful tactics that capitalized on their popularity and online presence. The legal proceedings revealed that he employed various methods, including threats and potential harm to their online profiles, to … Read more