extortionist

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Nike, in court documents, portrays him as an extortionist who seized on the lapsed trademark for money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Tacopina tormented Ephron during two days of cross-examination, insisting he only contacted the police to bolster a civil lawsuit he filed against Rocky, calling him an extortionist and a “perjurer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

In a hostile cross-examination, the defense sought to paint him as a serial extortionist.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

"We need to flood the north with aid," Mr McGoldrick said, "so it doesn't become a product that people want to use for extortionist purposes or the black market."

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024

The whimsical old extortionist never regained his wealth or standing.

From Great Fortunes from Railroads by Myers, Gustavus