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Federal judge locks up extortionists for 242 years total after ‘ruthless and vicious’ murder of family man ‘gunned down in his place of business’

Matt NahamFeb 9th
California Man Arrested For Alleged ‘Sextortion’ Plot That Police Say Led to Teenage Boy’s Suicide

Meghann CuniffDec 19th
Disgraced Attorney Michael Avenatti Ordered to Pay Up for Trying to Extort Nike and Defrauding Stormy Daniels

Adam KlasfeldSep 23rd
‘Inject Her with Heroin 2 Times Per Day’: Doctor Specializing in Newborn Care Turned to ‘Dark Web’ Plot to Kidnap, Assault and Extort Wife

Marisa SarnoffAug 11th
Los Angeles Jury Hears of Lawyer’s Alleged Role in Mexican Mafia Jail Extortion Scheme

Meghann CuniffAug 3rd
‘What Are You Gonna Do for Me if I Let You Go?’: Cop Accused of Trying to Make Homeless Woman ‘Touch His Penis’ in Dark Alley

Jerry LambeFeb 3rd
Man Posed Online as Girl, Blackmailed 13-Year-Old Boy and Forced Him to Send Videos of ‘Sexual Acts with His Dog’ and Licking ‘His Own Feces’: Cops

Jerry LambeJan 26th
‘U Can’t Just Ghost Me, Be a Good Boy’: Ex-Substitute Teacher Admits to Child Porn Charges in Years-Long ‘Sextortion’ Scheme Targeting Students He Knew

Colin KalmbacherOct 19th
Feds Seek ‘Very Substantial’ Prison Term for Disgraced Lawyer Michael Avenatti

Adam KlasfeldJun 17th
Michael Avenatti Seeks Light Prison Sentence Because His ‘Epic Fall and Public Shaming’ Are Punishment Enough

Colin KalmbacherJun 10th
Track and Field Coach Tricked Female Student-Athletes into ‘Sending Him Nude or Semi-Nude Photos’ by Claiming He Would Help Get the Pictures Removed from the Internet: Feds

Jerry LambeApr 7th
Michael Avenatti Faces Up to 107 Years in Prison Over Charges in New York and California

Colin KalmbacherMar 25th
‘Shame About That Pretty Face’: Top Chef Host Testifies About Teamster Confrontation

The Associated PressAug 7th
Feds Indict 46 Alleged Mobsters in Massive, Multi-State Organized Crime Bust

Chris WhiteAug 4th
Housekeeper and Lawyers Indicted for Blackmailing Ex-Waffle House CEO With Sex Tape

Ronn BlitzerJun 19th