6.606 — RECRUITING FOR TERRORISM

Violations of "Statute 6.606" results in a Class A Felony

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(a) Definitions

Recruiting for terrorism refers to the act of soliciting, enlisting, or encouraging individuals to engage in or support acts of terrorism, whether through direct or indirect means. This includes efforts to recruit individuals to join terrorist organizations, participate in violent acts, or provide financial, logistical, or material support for terrorist activities. The goal of such recruitment is typically to foster participation in violent acts intended to intimidate, coerce, or influence governments, societies, or populations.

(b) Elements

To establish the offense of recruiting for terrorism, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the following elements:

1. The defendant knowingly or intentionally solicited, enlisted, or encouraged another individual to engage in or support acts of terrorism.

2. The defendant’s actions involved convincing or persuading the individual to take part in terrorism-related activities, such as violence, sabotage, or supporting terrorist groups.

3. The defendant knew or had reason to know that the recruitment was aimed at promoting terrorism or supporting terrorist activities.

4. The defendant’s conduct was intended to advance the goals or objectives of terrorism, either through direct involvement or by aiding others in their participation in terrorism.

(c) Defenses

Defenses against a charge of recruiting for terrorism may include:

1. The defendant did not intentionally recruit anyone for terrorism or terrorism-related activities.

2. The defendant’s actions were part of legitimate advocacy or political speech that was misinterpreted as recruitment.

3. The defendant was under duress or coercion and did not voluntarily engage in recruiting activities.

4. The defendant’s actions were based on misinformation, and no intent to promote terrorism existed.

(d) Aggravating Factors

The court may consider the following aggravating factors when determining the severity of the offense:

1. The defendant successfully recruited one or more individuals who subsequently engaged in terrorist activities or violent acts.

2. The recruitment involved individuals who were vulnerable, such as minors, or individuals with limited capacity to understand the consequences of their involvement.

3. The recruitment took place through particularly harmful methods, such as using social media, propaganda, or exploitation of vulnerable communities.

4. The defendant has a history of involvement in terrorist activities or affiliations with terrorist organizations.