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Use of Treason as a Political Tool

Accusations of “treason” have been used as political tools even when not leading to criminal trials.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What prosecutions or investigations related to January 6 and foreign contacts have produced convictions or indictments, and how do they differ from treason?

Federal prosecutors pursued hundreds of January 6 defendants, securing hundreds of convictions and dozens of conspiracy indictments—including seditious conspiracy charges against organizers—while Spec...

Jan 15, 2026
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What are notable historical treason prosecutions in the United States and how did courts apply the overt-act requirement?

Treason prosecutions in the United States are rare and legally constrained by Article III’s requirement of an overt act plus either a confession or testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, a ...