treason
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Tundu Lissu is still in detention on treason charges, which he denies, while Luhaga Mpina's candidacy was rejected on technical grounds.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Under Nigerian law, treason is one of the most serious criminal offences and can attract severe penalties, including life imprisonment.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Copenhagen dismissed and charged Kauffmann with high treason, which he ignored.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
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
He summarily rejected their offer to become the American Caesar and denounced the entire scheme as treason to the cause for which they had fought.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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