Threatening to publish libel

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  • Whoever—
    • (1) threatens another with the publication of a libel concerning him, or any parent, husband, wife, child or other member of his family; or

    • (2) offers to prevent the publication of a libel upon another person upon condition of the payment of, or with intent to extort, money or other valuable consideration from any person—

      shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.


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