Federal officials have charged Maryland state Sen. Dalya Attar (D) on extortion and conspiracy charges, the Washington Post reports.
According to the court docket, Attar was charged with eight crimes, including multiple counts of conspiracy, extortion via interstate communications, aiding and abetting, interception and disclosure of a wire, and more.

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