Misconduct of a prisoner.
Miss. Code Ann. § 33-13-509
in effectAny person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:
for the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners; or while in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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