treason
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Whatever other crimes he committed, argued his counsel, Brown could not be convicted of treason in the absence of allegiance.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Raleigh may be displaying intensity, but the idea that a gentle fist bump of a current MLB teammate is treason is a special brand of absurd.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Mossadegh soon turned himself in, was convicted of treason, served time in prison, and died under house arrest in 1967.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The last was Charles I, who was arrested in 1646 and executed three years later for treason.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
“Let us move along, my lords. We have two queens to try for high treason, you may recall. My niece has elected trial by battle, she informs me. Ser Robert Strong will champion her.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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