Federal prosecutors unsealed criminal charges against a Maryland state lawmaker Thursday, accusing her of blackmailing a political critic by secretly recording them in bed with a married man.

State Sen. Dalya Attar (D), her brother and a Baltimore police officer who assisted with her campaign each face eight counts, including extortion and conspiracy charges.

The victim is not named in court filings, but she is described as a dual Israeli-American citizen and political consultant who supported Attar’s first state delegate campaign before souring on her after a disagreement.

“I ran for public office because of my strong belief in serving my community that I........

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