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flag Maryland Senator Dalya Attar seeks to dismiss extortion charges, citing illegal evidence and lack of proof.

flag Maryland State Senator Dalya Attar has filed a motion to dismiss federal extortion and conspiracy charges, alleging the former campaign consultant had harassed her and her associates, and that evidence against her was obtained illegally. flag The motion, filed December 15, 2025, argues the government lacks proof of a transferable property interest, a key element for federal extortion, and claims recordings were gathered unlawfully. flag Attar, her brother Joseph Attar, and Baltimore police officer Kalman Finkelstein are accused of secretly recording the consultant in 2020 and threatening to release the footage. flag All three pleaded not guilty. flag The motion does not challenge conspiracy, wiretapping, or Travel Act charges. flag A decision is pending before a January 19 deadline.

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