Online Blackmail Legal Steps

Summary

Blackmail is illegal in Illinois under 720 ILCS 5/12-6. It involves coercing someone by threatening to expose sensitive information. Contact local law enforcement with evidence.

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My friend is being blackmailed by someone over the internet. They threaten to post sensitive, public information if she doesn't do what he says. Apparently, it's not illegal because it's all public information. A few of her friends have tried contacting the police but they were dismissed very quickly. The person also has screenshots of conversations that my friend doesn't want public.
My friend is being blackmailed over the internet
Blackmail
Blackmail is a serious issue, and it is indeed illegal, even if the information involved is public. In Kentucky:
- Blackmail is a criminal offense under KRS ยง *.*.
- It involves threatening to expose information to coerce someone into doing something against their will.
Please encourage your friend to contact local law enforcement again and provide all evidence.
Could you tell me the city or county where your friend resides? This will help in directing you to the appropriate local authorities or legal resources.
Palentine, IL
Illinois
Hi ****, it seems there's a misunderstanding regarding the location. Since your friend is in Palatine, Illinois, here's some relevant information:
- In Illinois, blackmail (also known as extortion) is illegal under * ILCS */*-*.
- It involves coercing someone to act against their will by threatening to expose sensitive information.
Encourage your friend to contact local law enforcement again and provide all available evidence.
Could you provide any additional details about the situation? For example, has your friend saved the threatening messages?