Most charges against Sen. Dalya Attar dismissed by federal judge

Federal Judge Dismisses Extortion, Travel Act Charges Against Maryland Sen. Dalya Attar

BALTIMORE (VINnews)-A federal judge has dismissed most of the charges against Maryland state Sen. Dalya Attar and two co-defendants, ruling that the allegations failed to meet the legal definition of extortion under the statutes cited by prosecutors. The dismissed counts include the core extortion and Travel Act charges that formed the centerpiece of the federal […]

Baltimore Sen. Dalya Attar's extortion charges dismissed

A federal judge granted motions to dismiss extortion charges against a Maryland state senator, WBAL-TV 11 News has learned.

Dalya Attar case: Most charges dismissed against MD senator

Most of the criminal charges against Maryland state Sen. Dalya Attar — including extortion — were dismissed Friday.

Federal judge dismisses 6 charges in Dalya Attar extortion case

The conduct alleged by prosecutors does not meet the legal definition of extortion, judge says.

Most charges against Sen. Dalya Attar dismissed by federal judge

A federal judge dismissed extortion and Travel Act charges against Maryland State Senator Dalya Attar. She still faces conspiracy and wire-interception charges.

Judge throws out most charges in state Sen. Dalya Attar’s criminal case

A federal judge threw out most counts, including those of extortion, in the criminal case against state Sen. Dalya Attar and two codefendants on Friday.