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Amazon CEO goes public about alleged extortion plot against him by National Enquirer

Jeff Bezos speaks out on an alleged blackmailing attempt by the National Enquirer involving compromising photos. Read More – National Enquirer’s parent company says it…

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Federal prosecutors are looking into blackmail claims by Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder claims that AMI, publisher of the National Enquirer, attempted to extort him by threatening to release compromising photos. source

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Investigators zero in on Amazon CEO leaker as National Enquirer denies extortion

One possible source of the leaked texts between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez could be her brother, Michael Sanchez, according to the Daily Beast. source

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Dan Abrams: Bezos allegations ‘kind of extortion-y’ but may not fit legal definition

ABC News Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams and Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz debate the potential legal fallout as prosecutors review Jeff Bezos’ extortion…

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Michael Avenatti arrested, charged with extortion

Avenatti, who was arrested in New York City, stands accused of attempting to extort Nike for $20 million and faces additional fraud charges. source

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The Rundown: Top headlines today: May 14, 2021

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…

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Murder trial begins for American teens accused of killing Italian cop

Gabriel Christian Natale-Hjorth, 19, and Finnegan Elder, 20, have been jailed in Rome since July 2019 on suspicion of aggravated murder and attempted extortion. source

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NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison

The group’s founder was convicted of sex trafficking and extortion, with prosecutors saying he branded his victims and treated them as slaves. source

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Rep. Matt Gaetz denies sexual relationship with teen girl amid DOJ probe l GMA

The Florida congressman insisted he’s done nothing wrong and is the victim of an extortion attempt after new reports that the Justice Department was investigating…

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