shakedowns

the police investigated a series of protection shakedowns targeting local businesses.

we need to prevent these shakedowns from escalating into violence.

the union uncovered a complex network of shakedowns within the construction industry.

he warned them about the potential for shakedowns by corrupt officials.

the community rallied against the constant shakedowns by street gangs.

the investigation revealed a pattern of shakedowns and bribery.

they faced regular shakedowns from the parking enforcement officers.

the whistleblower exposed the elaborate shakedowns within the department.

the city council promised to crack down on these illegal shakedowns.

the victim described the terrifying experience of the shakedown in detail.

the report highlighted the devastating impact of the shakedowns on small businesses.