extortion
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
the term “extortion” means an offense that has as its elements the extraction of anything of value from another person by threatening or placing that person in fear of injury to any person or kidnapping of any person;
Source
- 1994–present18 U.S.C. § 3559Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Sentencing classification of offenses · in this section
The term “extortion” means the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right.
Source
- 1994–present18 U.S.C. § 1951Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Interference with commerce by threats or violence · as used in this section