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Coberg faces up to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion and conspiracy against rights, according to a statement by the U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles.

The Gen Z protesters were joined by transport workers who say that the government is not doing enough to combat extortion.

From BBC

Facing extortion charges, Rocha had secretly cut a deal for a reduced sentence.

They claim to have contacted some parents by phone as part of their extortion tactics.

From BBC

Yousuf Mohammad's journey from playing for Somalia's national team to coaching boys and girls at south Belfast's Rosario FC is one of violence, extortion and the human will to survive.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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