[Poohbah]

Or, does anyone know what the penalties are, regardless?

Someone with a devious mind (like mine) would simply drop the guy off in front of a known al-Qaeda safehouse in an FBI car, enthusiastically pump his hand, stuff a big wad of $100 bills into his shirt pocket, and shove him out the door.

The A-Qs will take care of the rest :o)

[Humidston]

..drop the guy off in front of a known al-Qaeda safehouse in an FBI car, enthusiastically pump his hand, stuff a big wad of $100 bills into his shirt pocket, and shove him out the door.

I like your style. No...
Make that LOVE your style!

[drjimmy]

known al-Qaeda safehouse
Oxymoron alert! (at least to the FBI)