treason
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They repeatedly moved to dismiss the treason count, noting that conviction required a “breach of allegiance, and can be committed by him only who owes allegiance either perpetual or temporary.”
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Ryan was tried alongside Azerbaijani citizen Azad Mamedli, who was convicted of high treason and sentenced to 12 years behind bars.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Ryan was put on trial alongside an Azerbaijani citizen, Azad Mamedli, who was sentenced to 12 years for treason, AFP news agency reports.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The last was Charles I, who was arrested in 1646 and executed three years later for treason.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
They were so close to treason they kept no list of members.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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