@ryangrim you'll note Hastert was not charged with paying blackmail, just smurfing and lying to the feds
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@NickBaumann So he'd have been fine if he just signed an agreement and cut a check, right? -
@ryangrim yes of course -
@NickBaumann Let this be a lesson to criminals everywhere
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@laurasgoldman@ryangrim disagree. threatening to disclose private info and entering into prelitigation negotiations are separate things. -
@ethankirschner@ryangrim You are technically right If $1000 an hour lawyer threatens, it is legal If victims do, it's extortion No dif 2 me -
@laurasgoldman@ryangrim it's a fine line, but one that prosecutors respect -
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@ethankirschner .@ryangrim This is why non lawyers like me quote Dickens -The law is an ass These are distinctions w/o a difference -
@laurasgoldman@ryangrim legal process (and right of free speech) to resolve a private disagreement. seehttp://www.law360.com/articles/457863/hollywood-atty-s-demand-letter-not-extortion-court-says … -
@ethankirschner@ryangrim People shouldn't go to prison for violating fine lines Article proved my point A lawyer knew how to avoid jail BFD -
@laurasgoldman@ryangrim i wonder if you would feel the same way if you are someone you loved were subjected to an extortion attempt - 2 more replies
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@ryangrim Serious answer: The NDA spells out the consequences of its breech. A person being blackmailed does not.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@ryangrim one is typically reported to the IRS, the other ... not.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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