Whoever has knowledge of the actual commission of a felony cognizable by a court of the United States but conceals and does not as soon as possible make known the same to some judge or other person in civil or military authority is guilty of the following violation:

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The crime described is misprision of felony, which is the act of having knowledge of the commission of a felony and failing to disclose it to authorities. Subornation of perjury involves inducing someone to commit perjury, obstruction of justice involves interfering with an official investigation or process, and white-collar crime refers to non-violent crimes committed by businesses and professionals.

Whoever Has Knowledge of the Actual Commission of a Felony