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18 U.S.C. § 1655. — Assault on commander as piracy · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 18/§ 1655

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18 U.S.C. § 1655.Chapter 81

§ 1655

Assault on commander as piracy

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Whoever, being a seaman, lays violent hands upon his commander, to hinder and prevent his fighting in defense of his vessel or the goods intrusted to him, is a pirate, and shall be imprisoned for life.

Release: pl-119-84 (2026-04-18)