Extortion by verbal threat

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    (a)    A person, with the intent to unlawfully extort money, property, labor, services, or anything of value from another, may not verbally threaten to:

        (1)    accuse any person of a crime or of anything that, if true, would bring the person into contempt or disrepute; or

        (2)    (i)    cause physical injury to a person;

            (ii)    inflict emotional distress on a person;

            (iii)    cause economic damage to a person; or

            (iv)    cause damage to the property of a person.

    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.


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