[Graybeard58]

DeWine was trying to be a nice guy in the matter. When the parolee wanted more money or he’d go to the press, he stepped over a line called extortion.

I’m sure that DeWine’s attorney told him not to pay another dime. It would not have stopped at another $80 and a cell phone, DeWine and his lawyer knew that. To pay him any money to begin with is fodder for the bicyclist’ pro bono liberal lawyer, the con man is sure to get too.

We are in agreement and I don’t understand any conservative saying the con man deserved another red cent.

[buccaneer81]

Agreed 100%.

[Lazamataz]

When the parolee wanted more money or he’d go to the press, he stepped over a line called extortion.

Incorrect. Extortion is threatening bodily harm; blackmail is threatening to reveal embarrassing information.