§ 753. Rescue to prevent execution
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Whoever, by force, sets at liberty or rescues any person found guilty in any court of the United States of any capital crime, while going to execution or during execution, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty-five years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 735; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(O), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2148.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 248 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 142, 35 Stat. 1114).
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 735
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(O)
- 108 Stat. 2148
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 142
- 35 Stat. 1114
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 753
Rescue to prevent execution
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 735
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(O)
Stat.108 Stat. 2148
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 142
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