Number: RS21008
Title: Terrorism: World Trade Center and the Pentagon-Applicable Federal Criminal Law
Authors: Charles Doyle, American Law Division 
Abstract: The death and destruction associated with the hijacking of four commercial airliners constitute federal crimes that outlaw air piracy, murder, and kidnapping. Relevant statutes carry the death penalty and apply to any accomplices or coconspirators here or abroad.
Pages: 2
Date: Updated September 13, 2001