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Bernie Madoff, the extortionist who left many investors bankrupt, will never get out of prison.

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Why do mafias commit extortion?

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Demanding money while threatening legal action can be considered an act of extortion. Extortion and bribery are often the same crime when it involves the awarding of government contracts.


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Is extortion a felony?

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