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How is blackmail a crime?

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Yes it is. It's considered abuse/harassment and if it's happening to you, you should contact somebody about it.

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If i said to you "Hey be my Friend or ill will kill/bully you" Isn't that bulling? BULLING IS AGAINST THE LAW so be sure you done come in JALE

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Yes, it is.

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