Gene Autry is the subject of an Extortion file, wherein an individual would call one of his radio stations and made threats about Gene Autry in an attempt to extract money from him and his businesses. An investigation in the Richmond, V A area where the calls supposedly originated determined that an individual when drinking would make these threats and accusations. The United States Attorney declined prosecution under the Extortion Statute as well as the Federal Statute dealing with Interstate Obscene or Harassing Telephone Calls.
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