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(a) Whoever—\n(1) uses force, threat, or intimidation against any person called or to be called as a witness at any trial, proceeding, inquiry or investigation authorized by law relating to a felony (as defined in section 2 of this title), with intent to influence or prevent the testimony of such person or in retaliation for any testimony given, or any record, document or other object produced by such person; or\n(2) uses force, threat, or intimidation against any person who provides information relating to a felony (as defined in section 2 of this title), to a law enforcement officer or other employee of the local or federal government who is responsible for investigating or prosecuting offenses—\nshall be fined not more than $2,000, or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.\n(b) Whoever—\n(1) uses force, threat, or intimidation against any person called or to be called as a witness at any trial, proceeding, inquiry or investigation authorized by law relating to a misdemeanor (as defined in section 2 of this title), with intent to influence or prevent the testimony of such person or in retaliation for any testimony given, or any record, document or other object produced by

as defined in section 2 of this title), with intent to influence or prevent the testimony of such person or in retaliation for any testimony given, or any record, document or other object produced by such person; or\n(2) uses force, threat, or intimidation against any person who provides information relating to a misdemeanor (as defined in section 2 of this title), to a law enforcement officer or other employee of the local or federal government who is responsible for investigating or prosecuting offenses—\nshall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.