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GenocidePossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

§ 1091(b)(1) — Genocide where death resultsPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Death or life
Fine
Fine $0–$1,000,000

§ 1091(b)(2) — Genocide, other casesPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 20 years
Fine
Fine $0–$1,000,000

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

§ 1091(c) — Incitement to genocidePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 5 years
Fine
Fine $0–$500,000

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

§ 1091(d) — Attempt / conspiracyPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Same as the completed offence
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

Source

Statute
18 U.S.C. § 1091
Official source
uscode.house.gov (search-snippet corroboration)
Verification status
Corroborated via official-text search snippet; re-check before treating as verified.
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.