Anita tells Bob that unless Bob pays her $5,000, she will tell his customers that he was once arrested for shoplifting as a teenager. The fact that Bob shoplifted as a teenager is true.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anita's actions constitute extortion because she is threatening to reveal potentially damaging information about Bob unless he pays her money. This is considered extortion even if the information is true. Defamation involves making false statements, bribery involves offering something of value to influence someone's actions, and receiving the money is not a prerequisite for charging someone with a crime like extortion.

Anita Tells Bob That Unless Bob Pays Her $5,000, She