Cryptic crossword clue
Former journalist admitting offence taken after threats

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EXTORTED

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We know that "taken after threats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taken after threats = extorted.
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What does EXTORTED mean?

EXTORTED verb
  1. To take or seize off an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity
  2. To obtain by means of the offense of extortion.
  3. To twist outwards.

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