There was recently threat of an attack on the capital building. Christopher Lee Cornell is a Cincinnati resident that called the plan "ISIS inspired." He planned to set off an explosive in the Capital Building and shoot politicians in the chaos.
There is no question this intent to kill American leaders and attack the capital deserves major punishment the challenge however is what can he be convicted with. Since Cornell never got to take action and had no co-conspirators that based on the evidence there isn't really a sentence severe enough that can be given to him. Treason requires action so Cornell can't be tried for it. Shouldn't Treason cover more ground, how could intending to kill many people not count as treason especially when it's an attack on the capital.
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