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A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New York

Lobbyist Accused of $500K Extortion Scheme in New York 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.