U.S. Law: Under U.S. law, specifically 18 U.S. Code § 593 which deals with interference by armed forces, and considering broader interpretations of election interference, penalties can include fines, imprisonment, or both. For instance:
Conspiracy to Defraud the United States: This might be charged under 18 U.S.C. § 371, which could lead to fines, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both.
Other Related Charges: If the interference involves elements like hacking, false statements, or other criminal activities, additional charges like those under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (up to 20 years for certain offenses), or falsifying records (which could be charged under various fraud statutes with penalties up to 20 years), might apply.
U.S. Law: Under U.S. law, specifically 18 U.S. Code § 593 which deals with interference by armed forces, and considering broader interpretations of election interference, penalties can include fines, imprisonment, or both. For instance:
Conspiracy to Defraud the United States: This might be charged under 18 U.S.C. § 371, which could lead to fines, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Other Related Charges: If the interference involves elements like hacking, false statements, or other criminal activities, additional charges like those under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (up to 20 years for certain offenses), or falsifying records (which could be charged under various fraud statutes with penalties up to 20 years), might apply.