[20010913]RS21008_恐怖主义：世贸中心和五角大楼——适用的联邦刑法.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21008September 13, 2001Terrorism: World Trade Center and thePentagon Applicable Federal Criminal Lawname redactedSenior SpecialistAmerican Law DivisionSummaryThe death and destruction associated with the hijacking of four commercial airlinersconstitute federal crimes that outlaw air piracy, murder, and kidnapping. Relevantstatutes carry the death penalty and apply to any accomplices or coconspirators here orabroad.Federal criminal law outlaws air piracy and host of other terrorist-related crimes.Those who commit the crimes, those who conspire for their commission, and those whocommand, aid, or abet their commission face severe penalties up to and including the deathpenalty. State criminal laws supply parallel coverage.On September 11, 2001, four commercial airliners were hijacked. Two crashed intothe World Trade Center towers; one into the Pentagon; and a fourth in Pennsylvania.Casualties number in the thousands.Applicable federal laws and penalties include at least: 49 U.S.C. 46502 (air piracy, including attempt or conspiracy to commit air piracy)punishable by deat