sedition

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Third, retired officers can be court-martialed for sedition.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

A former Philippine air force general accused of encouraging the military to abandon President Ferdinand Marcos was arrested on a charge of sedition Monday at Manila's international airport.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Police have reportedly detained a man, who was part of a group petitioning for an independent inquiry, for suspected sedition on Saturday.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

The penalty for treason can be death and for sedition up to 20 years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

‘Let’s see what sort of sedition this rogue is bringing in among His Majesty’s loyal troops.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes