§ 14-457. Extortion.
§14‑457. Extortion.
Any person who verbally or bya written or printed communication, maliciously threatens to commit an actdescribed in G.S. 14‑455 with the intent to extort money or any pecuniaryadvantage, or with the intent to compel any person to do or refrain from doingany act against his will, is guilty of a Class H felony. (1979,c. 831, s. 1; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 21; 1981, cc. 63, 179.)