Larry learns that Nancy and Frank are having an affair. Larry contacts the two, threatening to expose the relationship to their respective spouses unless they pay him $5,000. Larry is guilty of

A. larceny.
B. extortion.
C. bribery.
D. embezzlement.


Ans: B. extortion.

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