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The Wrongful Conviction of Blackwater Military Contractors for Killing Iraqi Civilians
4:15:32 - 4:42:30 (26:57)
The wrongful conviction of four Blackwater military contractors for killing 14 innocent Iraqi civilians in 2007, due to the government’s suppression of evidence, was discussed in this podcast episode.
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The first trial of Blackwater contractors involved in the 2007 Nisour Square shooting in Iraq was plagued with misconduct by the prosecution, including misleading summaries of witness statements and withholding of exculpatory evidence.
4:15:32 - 4:28:40 (13:07)
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The first trial of Blackwater contractors involved in the 2007 Nisour Square shooting in Iraq was plagued with misconduct by the prosecution, including misleading summaries of witness statements and withholding of exculpatory evidence. The trial ended with four contractors found guilty but later overturned due to the violations.
ChapterThe Wrongful Conviction of Blackwater Military Contractors for Killing Iraqi Civilians
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Jeremy Scahill discusses the Blackwater case and how the government used the incident to put blame on contractors, despite relying heavily on them during the Iraq War.
4:28:40 - 4:42:30 (13:50)
Summary
Jeremy Scahill discusses the Blackwater case and how the government used the incident to put blame on contractors, despite relying heavily on them during the Iraq War. He also highlights the government's dishonesty in fabricating evidence against Nick Slatten in the case.