Extortion Debate
Commenters repeatedly question or assert that the situation in the post amounts to extortion or blackmail, debating the legal distinctions and implications.
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NY US BRICS NOT WPE CEO extortion blackmail monsanto unavailable sounds sounds like damages lawsuits company attempt
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That's extortion isn't it?
Isn't this basically extortion then?
That sounds more like extortion.
How is this not considered extortion?
This sounds more like extortion.
Seems like a blackmail-y proposition.
Sounds like extortion with extra steps? Maybe there’s a more charitable way to tell the story.
Can someone explain how this isn't extortion?
It's not blackmail, just plain old extortion.
Isn't a form of extortion?