[franksolich]

If you check, though, you'll find out she consulted this attorney via the internet, not in real life.

And you are absolutely correct; she is being sued, and she does need an attorney.

[bcsco]

"I thought that maybe if the count were a slightly honorable warrior, he’d be willing to pay up to protect his kinfolk. Clearly this is not the case, but I do not see how offering to negotiate a settlement protecting Mrs. G and Satchel from further embarrassment is extortion."

Not only does she have a restraining order against her, she freely admits online to seeking money from the plaintiff. But she doesn't see how this can be considered extortion? Give me a break.