extortionist

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Nike, in court documents, portrays him as an extortionist who seized on the lapsed trademark for money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

He said the law could also help end extortionist demands on the state, and in some cases "nil compensation" could be justified.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

In a hostile cross-examination, the defense sought to paint him as a serial extortionist.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

He and his firm lied to their 120 investors about where their money was going while dramatically overvaluing holdings to justify extortionist management fees.

From Slate • Nov. 29, 2023

The whimsical old extortionist never regained his wealth or standing.

From Great Fortunes from Railroads by Myers, Gustavus