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Feds: Businessman Who Knew Stripper Was Extorted By Family

DETROIT (AP) - A stripper and her parents have been indicted in an alleged scheme to extort more than $2 million from a Detroit-area businessman.

The indictment says Terry Tackett of Westland threatened to go to police in 2008 to expose the businessman's sexual relationship with a young female. The man paid $30,000, the first of many payments.

Tackett faces most of the charges, including money laundering and tax evasion. Defense lawyer Larry Shulman declined to comment.

Tackett's wife, Kim Tackett, and daughter, Jessica Tackett, are charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice. A message seeking comment was left with Jessica Tackett's lawyer.

The indictment unsealed this week says she met the businessman while working as a topless dancer. Kim Tackett couldn't be reached for comment. A phone number isn't listed.

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