Once the integrity of the social fabric had been made to rest on key Christian beliefs (and the power of legitimate rulers on ecclesiastical approbation), criticisms of Christian practice that spilled over into criticism of underlying interpretations of the gospels were easily taken as acts of treason against the state. (firstthings.com)
Ben - Hur is the epic story of Judah Ben - Hur (Jack Huston of «Boardwalk Empire»), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. (firstshowing.net)
According to Adawudu, although the charge of treason brought against Anyidoho is a bailable offence, the security agencies have refused to grant his client that option. (citifmonline.com)