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Tag: extortion

Democratic Rep. Caught Extorting Donations

BY: Washington Free Beacon Staff  —  August 15, 2012 5:00 pm

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Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop (N.Y.) appears to have extorted a $5,000 donation from a wealthy constituent who needed help obtaining some government permits, according to Politico.

Texas Dem DA Charged with Extortion

Running for U.S. Congress

BY: Washington Free Beacon Staff  —  May 8, 2012 9:52 am

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Democratic Texas congressional candidate Armando Villalobos was charged Monday with extortion and fraud.

Calif. Democratic candidate withdraws from race after pleading guilty to bribery

BY: Washington Free Beacon Staff  —  February 6, 2012 11:09 am

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