I really don't understand. Pecker wrote a letter to somebody and told them that if they didn't do what he wanted he would punish them. All the stuff I have read, so far, seems to think this is OK and nothing can be done. On the other hand I always thought that blackmail was illegal, ie. you can't demand somebody do something or you will punish them (in this case reveal information about them).
Just find the arguments odd............
I am not an attorney but, over the years I have hired them, and also always had a couple on retainer for this and that.