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Title 18, United States Code

The section of U.S. federal law that deals with crimes and criminal procedures.

Bodily injury

Physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition, as defined in another federal statute (section 1365(h)).

Serious bodily injury

Physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition that involves a substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty, as defined in another federal statute (section 1365(h)).

Journalist

An individual working for a news outlet (like a newspaper, website, or TV station) who primarily gathers information to share with the public about events or matters of public interest.

Newsgathering

The act of regularly collecting, preparing, photographing, recording, writing, or reporting information about local, national, or international events or other public interest matters.

Interstate or foreign commerce

Activities that cross state lines or involve international boundaries, which provides a basis for federal jurisdiction.