POSNER, Circuit Judge.
The defendant pleaded guilty to extortion and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. His appeal presents interesting questions concerning the application of the federal sentencing guidelines.
The defendant lived in Calumet City, Illinois, near a forest preserve that he knew was frequented by homosexuals who appeared, from their dress and cars, to have money. He was unemployed and decided that blackmailing a married homosexual would be...
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