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Penal Law § 490.35 · Article 490. Terrorism

Hindering prosecution of terrorism in the first degree

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§ 490.35 Hindering prosecution of terrorism in the first degree.

A person is guilty of hindering prosecution of terrorism in the first degree when he or she renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed an act of terrorism that resulted in the death of a person other than one of the participants, knowing or believing that such person engaged in conduct constituting an act of terrorism.

Hindering prosecution of terrorism in the first degree is a class B felony.

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Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN490.35
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