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McCook police chief Mario DePasquale indicted on extortion charges linked to ex-Mayor Tobolski
McCook Police Chief Mario DePasquale has been indicted on federal charges, accused of scheming with former Mayor Jeffrey Tobolski to squeeze a restaurant owner for cash bribes and campaign contributions.
The four-count indictment against DePasquale comes more than two weeks...
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Michael Avenatti found guilty in $25 million Nike extortion trial
Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti was convicted Friday by a jury of all three charges related to his efforts to extort up to $25 million from athletic apparel giant Nike, in what a top prosecutor called “and old fashioned shakedown.”
The...
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Nigeria: Former Senator Shehu Sani Arrested For Alleged Extortion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, for alleged extortion and name-dropping.
The vocal ex-lawmaker was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday, for allegedly using the name of the acting Chairman of...
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Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty to extortion charges
Michael Avenatti pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to an indictment accusing him of trying to extort as much as $25 million from Nike Inc (NKE.N) by threatening to go public with claims the company made improper payments to athletes.
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Chicago political operative Roberto Caldero charged in bribery probe
For decades, Roberto Caldero was an influential behind-the-scenes player in politics at all levels in Chicago and Illinois, with...