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Clyde,
That's the codified version of the original Sedition act from 1798. The original act was also amended a few times and as I recall was ultimately believed to be unconstitutional because of its severe limits on speech against the Govt in violation of the First Amendment. Spies are often prosecuted under these sedition statutes.
As to a co-conspirator, who knows. Like I said, we don't know enough facts yet or even what he was doing with the Taliban. One could think of a few defenses though to raise "reasonable doubt" in the minds of a jury, eg., coercion, intimidation, etc. I'm not defending him without more facts but it's entirely possible he didn't have much choice. Notice I said "possible", I didn't say that's a fact.
Quote by pcoopers:
"Did this turkey bear arms against my flag?"
I don't know. All I know right now is he was found in a basement with Taliban members.
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Last edited by LawyerRon; 12-06-2001 at 08:36 AM.
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