A federal judge Friday dismissed extortion charges against Sen. Dalya Attar and two co-defendants, saying alleged attempts to coerce a political opponent did not rise to the level of extortion, which requires an attempt to get "tangible, transferrable things." marylandmatters.org/2026/08/01/j...
Judge dismisses extortion counts against Sen. Dalya Attar, co-defendants - Maryland MattersA federal district judge Friday dismissed extortion charges against Sen. Dalya Attar and two co-defendants, saying alleged attempts to coerce a political opponent did not rise to the level of extortio...marylandmatters.org