- Whoever—
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(1) threatens another with the publication of a libel concerning him, or any parent, husband, wife, child or other member of his family; or
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(2) 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 fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
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