R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-13-105: Misconduct of prisoner of war.

Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:

(1) For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his or her 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

(2) While in a position of authority over other persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.