Lobbyist Accused of $500K Extortion Scheme in New York
A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New York
WSLS 10 News | Roanoke, Virginia News, Local Headlines | WSLS News 102026.03.14Updated 21d ago
Federal prosecutors in New York have accused a lobbyist of trying to extort a former client and the client’s son for $500,000.
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Federal prosecutors have charged a pardon lobbyist with extorting $500,000 from a former client and the client's son in New York. The case involves allegations of an "enforcer" being used to pressure the victims. The charges highlight risks in the high-stakes world of presidential pardon advocacy.
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