The News GodThe News GodThe News God
  • Politics
    • Trump
  • News
    • Wars & Conflicts
  • Business & Finance
  • Lifestyle & Health
  • Law
  • Sports
  • Tech & Autos
  • Home & Garden
  • Videos
  • More
    • Travel & Tour
    • Education
    • Entertainment
      • Biography
      • Net Worth
      • Famous Birthdays
    • General
    • Pets
    • Blog
    • About Us
    • Disclaimer
    • Media Partners
    • Why You Need to Read Business News Everyday
    • Authors
    • Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Reading: What are sedition charges?
Share
Font ResizerAa
The News GodThe News God
Font ResizerAa
  • Politics
  • News
  • Business & Finance
  • Lifestyle & Health
  • Law
  • Sports
  • Tech & Autos
  • Home & Garden
  • Videos
  • More
Search
  • Politics
    • Trump
  • News
    • Wars & Conflicts
  • Business & Finance
  • Lifestyle & Health
  • Law
  • Sports
  • Tech & Autos
  • Home & Garden
  • Videos
  • More
    • Travel & Tour
    • Education
    • Entertainment
    • General
    • Pets
    • Blog
    • About Us
    • Disclaimer
    • Media Partners
    • Why You Need to Read Business News Everyday
    • Authors
    • Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Follow US
  • About Us
  • Authors
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • My Bookmarks
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
  • Media Partners
The News God > Blog > News > What are sedition charges?
News

What are sedition charges?

Sampson Gaddah
Last updated: January 24, 2024 12:40 am
Sampson Gaddah
January 13, 2021
Share
4 Min Read
What are sedition charges?
SHARE

The Justice Department is reportedly considering sedition charges against some of the rioters accused of violently storming the U.S. Capitol building last week, authorities announced. If convicted, each person charged with sedition faces up to 20 years in prison.

Any person charged with sedition is effectively accused of attempting to overthrow or defeat the government.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said Tuesday his office had created a specialized strike force made up of senior national security and public corruption prosecutors.

“Their only marching orders from me are to build seditious and conspiracy charges related to the most heinous acts that occurred in the Capitol, and these are significant charges,” Sherwin said.

Related Posts

Naked Georgia man ‘high on drugs’ allegedly attacks hotel guests, officer.
Oklahoma man solicited toddler sex after meeting mom: Police
Zoo employees are forced to intervene after a dog enters the gorilla enclosure.
Flashback: Miley Cyrus Goes Completely Nude in a New Post

Federal code defines seditious conspiracy as the act of two or more people conspiring “to overthrow, put down or to destroy by force the government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof, they shall each be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.”

The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes sedition as the “incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority.”

The topic of sedition arose under the Sedition Act of 1918, which was established during the First World War. The act made it illegal for anyone to “willfully urge, incite or advocate any curtailment of the production” of materials that were “necessary or essential to the prosecution of the war.” It also barred anyone from saying or publishing “any disloyal, profane, scurrilous or abusive language about” the U.S. government, according to Thirteen.org.

More recently, former U.S. Attorney General William Barr urged U.S. attorneys in September to bring federal charges in protest-related violence whenever they can, keeping a grip on cases even if a defendant could be tried instead in state court.

In a memo sent to his U.S. attorneys, he cited as a hypothetical example “a group has conspired to take a federal courthouse or other federal property by force.” But the real thing took place in Portland, Ore., during clashes over the summer that erupted night after night between law enforcement and demonstrators.

The modern-day sedition statute doesn’t require proof of a plot to overthrow the government, the memo read. It instead could be used when a defendant tries to oppose the government’s authority by force.

Speaking on Tuesday, FBI Washington Field Office Assistant Director in Charge Steven M. D’Antuono said the agency and its 56 field officers and law enforcement partners were investigating leads both in and outside of Washington, D.C. He urged anyone involved to come forward.

“Even if you’ve left D.C., agents from of our local offices will be knocking on your door if we find out that you were part of criminal activity at the Capitol,” he said. “Before we do, this is your opportunity to come forward, as several individuals who were involved in Wednesday’s riots have done, to volunteer information about their participation.”

The FBI has received more than 100,000 digital tips from the public in connection with the Capitol siege.

Kim Richards defends Camille Grammer amid feud with ex-husband Kelsey Grammer
US Marshals still looking for inmates from Alcatraz who may have escaped 60 years ago.
A Colorado Avalanche kills one and injures two at a national park.
Decorative helicopter crashes at New Jersey water park, injuring 4.
Leaked Photos of journalist goes viral
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Share
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Previous Article Growing division inside Republican party as some back second impeachment of Trump, House to vote Growing division inside Republican party as some back second impeachment of Trump, House to vote
Next Article Pictures: Reece James hits back at UK Government’s ‘unacceptable’ school meals Pictures: Reece James hits back at UK Government’s ‘unacceptable’ school meals

Latest Publications

Two Killed and Dozen Injured In Russian Strike in Zaporizhzhia
Two Killed and Dozen Injured In Russian Strike in Zaporizhzhia
News
August 6, 2025
Wildfire in France killed 1 and injured several and is still spreading
Wildfire in France killed 1 and injured several and is still spreading
News
August 6, 2025
Valedictorian’s Mother and Tutor Caught Stealing Exam Papers
Mother and teacher steal exam papers to help student become valedictorian
News
August 5, 2025
Himalayan flash floods
More Than 50 People Missing After Flash Floods In Indian Himalayan town, TV says
News
August 5, 2025
In-Depth Stake Casino Review 2024: Is Stake.com Legal?
Entertainment
December 21, 2023

Stay Connected

235.3kFollowersLike
69.1kFollowersFollow
11.6kFollowersPin
56.4kFollowersFollow
136kSubscribersSubscribe

You Might also Like

NewsPolitics

Repent from your corruption deeds Christ is coming soon – Dee Aja to President Akufo-Addo

September 16, 2019
India Today: Have some thoughts for T20 World Cup, will discuss with Kohli and Shastri: Ganguly – Times of India
NewsSports

India Today: Have some thoughts for T20 World Cup, will discuss with Kohli and Shastri: Ganguly – Times of India

December 5, 2019
Juvenile Crime Prevention
News

Memphis Joins Other Cities in Summer Juvenile Crime Prevention.

July 8, 2023
Flood victims left 'homeless and without a business'
News

Flood victims left ‘homeless and without a business’

November 14, 2019
Show More
© 2025 Thenewsgod. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Authors
  • Media Partners
  • Videos
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?