§ 750.213bSexual extortion

Sec. 213b.
    (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), an individual who intentionally and
 maliciously threatens to release, exhibit, create, or distribute sexually explicit visual material
 of another individual in order to compel or attempt to compel another individual to do any act
 or refrain from doing any act against the individual's will with the intent to obtain sexually
 explicit visual material or anything else of value is guilty of a felony punishable as follows:
    (a) For a first offense, by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, a fine of not more than
 $5,000.00, or both.
    (b) For a second offense, by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, a fine of not more
 than $10,000.00, or both.
    (c) For a third or subsequent offense, by imprisonment for not more than 20 years, a fine of
 not more than $20,000.00, or both.
    (2) If an individual commits a violation of subsection (1) and either of the following factors
 apply, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 25
 years:



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    (a) The victim is less than 18 years of age or a vulnerable adult and the individual who
 committed the violation is more than 18 years of age.
    (b) The victim suffers serious physical harm, serious mental harm, or death as a result of the
 violation of subsection (1).
    (3) If the individual convicted of a violation of subsection (1) is less than 18 years of age,
 the individual is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1
 year. The court may order behavioral health counseling from an appropriate agency or
 provider as part of an individual's sentence under this subsection.
    (4) As used in this section:
    (a) "Nudity" means displaying an individual's genitalia or anus or if the individual is a
 female, her nipples or areola.
    (b) "Serious mental harm" means a mental injury that results in a substantial alteration of
 mental functioning that is manifested in a visibly demonstrable manner.
    (c) "Serious physical harm" means a physical injury that threatens the life of a victim,
 causes substantial bodily disfigurement, or seriously impairs the functioning or well-being of
 the victim.
    (d) "Sexually explicit visual material" means a photograph or video that depicts nudity,
 erotic fondling, sexual intercourse, or sadomasochistic abuse.
    (e) "Vulnerable adult" means that term as defined in section 145m.