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Steadman, 29, was arrested in June 2024 and later charged with one count of blackmailing then Conservative MP William Wragg in order to get the telephone numbers of up to 12 individuals.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Epstein conspiracists go way beyond this, however, insisting there’s a “client list” Epstein kept with detailed notes about who he was blackmailing and for what.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

“They’re blackmailing me,” Ms. Navalnaya said in a video posted on her son’s YouTube channel.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Gio Reyna’s parents reported Gregg Berhalter’s 31-year-old altercation involving his future wife but deny blackmailing the coach who did not play their son.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

“So he’s been blackmailing Queen Orlagh,” Dain says, and the Roach and I look over at him.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black