Nation What is sedition? US Capitol breach was ‘almost textbook’ example, legal expert says January 7, 2021Darcie Moran and David Jesse, Detroit Free PressComments Off on What is sedition? US Capitol breach was ‘almost textbook’ example, legal expert says Seditious conspiracy is a federal charge punishable by up to 20 years in prison, and law experts believe the charge fits the rioters at the Capitol.