Leichtman, an infectious disease specialist in British Columbia, appeared in-person on the Bill Cunningham television show to discuss COVID-19 and how important it was for individuals in BC to continue to wear masks to stop the spread. Specifically, Leichtman was appearing on the show to argue that masks were vital to prevent the spread of the variants of COVID-19 and that private stores should compel customers to wear them. Furman, another guest on the show at the same time, took the opposite perspective. Furman believed that masks were unnecessary and that stores should not be able to discriminate against non-mask wearers. As things became more heated in their discussion, during one of the commercial breaks, Furman privately said, "That's it. Here's the deal. You either give me $5,000 right now or I'm telling the world that you have a criminal record for fraud. If I do that your career would be over!" Unnerved by the statement, Leichtman e-transferred the money to Furman's bank account. Following the show, Leichtman contacted the police, but now also wants to sue privately. What tort would Leichtman be able to sue Furman for? Explain and apply the legal test to determine if that tort claim would be successful. (6 marks)