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Definition of Piracy at Center of Va. Hearing

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

July 30, 2010

According to a July 29 report from the Associated Press, a judge is considering a defense bid to toss piracy charges against six Somali nationals accused in an attack on the USS Ashland on April 10. All the Ashland defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

(Source: Associated Press)