State Senator Indicted for Extortion in Blackmail Case
State Senator Dalya Attar has been indicted by federal authorities on charges of extortion and conspiracy. This indictment details an alleged scheme involving her, her brother Joseph Attar, and Baltimore Police Officer Kalman Finkelstein. They are accused of attempting to blackmail a political consultant to hinder negative statements against Attar during the 2022 election campaign.
Details of the Allegations
The indictment, recently unsealed, reveals that Attar and her accomplices aimed to intimidate the consultant, who allegedly opposed her candidacy. The scheme included covert surveillance involving hidden recording devices placed in the consultant’s residence.
- Key Individuals:
- Dalya Attar – State Senator
- Joseph Attar – Dalya’s brother
- Kalman Finkelstein – Baltimore Police Officer
- Unnamed Political Consultant
- Charges:
- Federal extortion
- Conspiracy
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Timeframe: Events occurred during the 2022 election period
Circumstances of the Blackmail Attempt
According to the indictment, the consultant was in a romantic relationship with another individual who was married. This connection was exploited to capture compromising footage, which was recorded illicitly. There has been no response from Dalya Attar regarding the allegations, nor have any legal representatives been recorded for the defendants at this time.
The Baltimore Police Department has also yet to comment on this matter. As this case unfolds, further updates will be provided by Emegypt.
