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1. Hmm...when Webster would be helpful...

Reply to SecularMotion (Original post)

Wed Jun 26, 2013, 11:00 AM

Jun 2013

coercion:the act of compelling by force of authority

extortion:The practice of obtaining something, esp. money, through force or threats.

So, in Fat Tony's mind, if someone is in a position of authority, they can threaten you to obtain something and it's okay.

I think he came up with a new word: co-extort.

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High Court Throws Out Mass. Extortion Conviction [View all] SecularMotion Jun 2013 OP

Hmm...when Webster would be helpful... Baitball Blogger Jun 2013 #1

apparently it was a unanimous decision hfojvt Jun 2013 #3

Didn't catch that. Baitball Blogger Jun 2013 #4

I've tried to keep up with this case - not much regular info - and it seemed to me byeya Jun 2013 #2

Unaccountable government Tyranny Poincare Jun 2013 #5

I believe what he did is still illegal, they're just saying it's not extortion. hughee99 Jun 2013 #6

Yep, premium Jun 2013 #7