Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 9 Crimes And Punishments - Section 9.58.090 Threatening to publish libel

§ 9.58.090. Threatening to publish libel

Every person who shall threaten another with the publication of a libel concerning the latter, or his spouse, parent, child, or other member of his family, and every person who 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 guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

[1909 c 249 § 180; RRS § 2432.]

Notes:
Extortion, blackmail, and coercion: Chapter 9A.56 RCW. Sections:  Previous  9.58.010  9.58.020  9.58.030  9.58.040  9.58.050  9.58.060  9.58.070  9.58.080  9.58.090

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