Bailey tells Jaxon that unless Jaxon pays her $5,000,she will tell his customers that he was once arrested for shoplifting as a teenager.If the statement that Jaxon shoplifted as a teenager is true:

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Bailey has committed the crime of extortion by threatening to reveal Jaxon's past criminal record in exchange for money. It does not matter whether the statement about Jaxon's shoplifting is true or false, as the act of threatening to reveal the information for personal gain is illegal. In most jurisdictions, this is considered a form of blackmail or extortion. Furthermore, whether or not Jaxon actually pays the money does not affect the fact that the threat was made, which is enough to constitute a crime.

Bailey Tells Jaxon That Unless Jaxon Pays Her $5,000,she Will