§ 873. Blackmail
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Whoever, under a threat of informing, or as a consideration for not informing, against any violation of any law of the United States, demands or receives any money or other valuable thing, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 740; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based upon title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 250 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 145, 35 Stat. 1114).
Only minor changes were made in phraseology.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 740
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 145
- 35 Stat. 1114
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 873
Blackmail
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 740
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 145
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