treason
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Treason is the only crime defined in the U.S.
From Slate • Nov. 21, 2025
That man, Marcus Sarjeant, was charged and convicted under the Treason Act.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2023
Treason carries a sentence of up to 20 years in jail.
From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2022
That provision states that in all cases "except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace," senators and representatives "shall not be questioned" outside of Congress "for any Speech or Debate in either House."
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2022
I put up with my fellow Treason Trialist Fish Keitsing, who had since moved to Lobatse.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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