treason
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Congress long had forfeiture rules in place for members who engaged in espionage, treason or other national-security offenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Similarly, the earl of Peterborough's son refused both to remove his hat and to enter a plea when tried for treason in 1658.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
She was accused of adultery, incest and treason and was executed.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The UN rights chief said Friday he was "deeply concerned" by a Cambodian court rejecting the appeal of detained opposition leader Kem Sokha against his nearly three-decade sentence for treason.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“You will sign this solemn pledge, Miss Novis, and understand me well—you will suffer the consequences of treason if you violate it.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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