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Is it illegal to blackmail someone in Massachusetts?

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In Massachusetts is it illegal to Blackmail someone, Is blackmail and extortion the same in MA?

Example. Man finds that a business owner has cheated on his wife and has documentation proving so. The man demands payment for his silence, If payment is not sent the sensitive information is delivered to those who would care.

Illegal? Blackmail or Extortion in MA? What ramifications if it is illegal.

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  • mokrie
    Lv 7
    4 years ago
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    Blackmail is illegal EVERYWHERE.

  • Kittysue
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Blackmail is illelgal in all 50 states

  • Jeffrey
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    It's illegal everywhere.

  • Ron
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    What makes you think blackmail isn't illegal? Of course it is ya ******* moron!! Extortion is basically the same thing, depending on the action. Coercion is related too.

    https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/...

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  • Hello34
    4 years ago

    Not sure but blackmailing is bad

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