Episode
#11 The Blackwater Massacre
5:50:26
Published: Thu Aug 19 2021
Description
After thirteen years of political persecution and wrongful imprisonment, four U.S. veterans reunited last Christmas with their loyal families after receiving Presidential pardons that some described as “an affront to justice.” In their first joint interview on The Shawn Ryan Show, the four men of Blackwater USA’s Raven 23 Tactical Support Team sit down with Shawn Ryan to discuss the most controversial gunfight of the entire Iraq War, the complete system failure of the U.S. government, a corrupt court system, and incompetent journalists that demonized them as war criminals and convicted them before standing trial, despite their innocence. In an extensive interview, Dustin Heard, Evan Liberty, Nick Slatten and Paul Slough discuss their ordeal as well as their experience in battle, their time in prison, their faith, and reuniting with their families. Special appearances from Gina Keating and Eddie Gallagher Donate to these men HERE: https://pipehitterfoundation.org Proof of Evidence/Documents/Emails/Cables https://static.bashcrash.io/2013.03.12%20Letter%20from%20McCool%20to%20AUSAs.pdf https://static.bashcrash.io/2019.08.14%20%20Transcript%20of%20Sentencing.pdf https://static.bashcrash.io/Ex%20H.pdf https://static.bashcrash.io/Haithem%20email.jpeg https://static.bashcrash.io/IMG_0473003.jpeghttps://static.bashcrash.io/IMG_0474.jpeg https://static.bashcrash.io/IMG_0475.jpeg https://static.bashcrash.io/IMG_0477.jpeg https://static.bashcrash.io/JessicaNewspaper.jpeg https://static.bashcrash.io/Raven%2023%20cables-Clinton%20email.pdf https://static.bashcrash.io/123_1.jpeg https://www.supportraven23.com Raven 23 Presumption of Guilt Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raven-23-presumption-of-guilt/id1468783839 Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Four former Blackwater security contractors have been convicted for the killings of 14 unarmed Iraqis, including women and children, in Baghdad in 2007.
00:00 - 02:38 (02:38)
Summary
Four former Blackwater security contractors have been convicted for the killings of 14 unarmed Iraqis, including women and children, in Baghdad in 2007. The contractors were serving time alongside other Blackwater employees convicted of killing 17 Iraqi civilians in the same year.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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The former Marine discusses his experience as a Diplomatic Security Officer in Iraq, including his role in protecting principals and his involvement in retrieving the bodies of fallen soldiers.
02:38 - 1:50:31 (1:47:52)
Summary
The former Marine discusses his experience as a Diplomatic Security Officer in Iraq, including his role in protecting principals and his involvement in retrieving the bodies of fallen soldiers. He also talks about his training and recalls a situation where he had to recall on a weapon qualification.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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The speaker describes his different experiences with combat while serving in Iraq, particularly in the period leading up to a major incident.
1:50:32 - 2:23:33 (33:01)
Summary
The speaker describes his different experiences with combat while serving in Iraq, particularly in the period leading up to a major incident. The speaker also praises the support from Apache pilots and the role of the PSD team in protecting personnel.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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United effort and interagency cooperation was essential to manage the chaos on the battlefield and to ensure that accidental friendly fire incidents were avoided during intense combat as described by former military soldiers.
2:23:33 - 2:38:22 (14:49)
Summary
United effort and interagency cooperation was essential to manage the chaos on the battlefield and to ensure that accidental friendly fire incidents were avoided during intense combat as described by former military soldiers.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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The speaker recounts a relatively minor engagement in Iraq where their vehicle was shot at and had to be towed out while the convoy was providing cover from the enemy.
2:38:22 - 3:02:09 (23:46)
Summary
The speaker recounts a relatively minor engagement in Iraq where their vehicle was shot at and had to be towed out while the convoy was providing cover from the enemy.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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In this episode, former Blackwater contractor, Evan Liberty, shares his perspective on the incident that occurred in Baghdad in 2007 and how he and his fellow contractors were indicted and put on trial for their actions.
3:02:09 - 3:39:53 (37:44)
Summary
In this episode, former Blackwater contractor, Evan Liberty, shares his perspective on the incident that occurred in Baghdad in 2007 and how he and his fellow contractors were indicted and put on trial for their actions.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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The host discusses the Blackwater case with a guest, highlighting the evidence that was held back, and how the defense team had limited resources.
3:39:53 - 3:58:49 (18:56)
Summary
The host discusses the Blackwater case with a guest, highlighting the evidence that was held back, and how the defense team had limited resources. The guest talks about how they got involved and how they managed to tell the story and eventually get Trump's attention.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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Nick Slatten was included in the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Iraq, with the government deciding not to include him in the early stages of the case because of a lack of evidence before bringing him back on murder charges with a ridiculous new theory.
3:58:49 - 4:15:32 (16:43)
Summary
Nick Slatten was included in the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Iraq, with the government deciding not to include him in the early stages of the case because of a lack of evidence before bringing him back on murder charges with a ridiculous new theory. Despite passing a polygraph test, he was eventually convicted again and sentenced to life in prison.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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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.
4:15:32 - 4:42:30 (26:57)
Summary
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.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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Journalist Philip Gourevitch reveals his thoughts on the 2007 Nisour Square massacre that occurred in Baghdad and how the prosecution failed to convince him that the Blackwater staff had purposely shot at people.
4:42:30 - 5:12:12 (29:41)
Summary
Journalist Philip Gourevitch reveals his thoughts on the 2007 Nisour Square massacre that occurred in Baghdad and how the prosecution failed to convince him that the Blackwater staff had purposely shot at people.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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Navy SEAL Nicholas Slatten was found not guilty of murder and attempted murder, after enduring a two-year public trial filled with false allegations, political and legal corruption, and slander by mainstream media.
5:12:12 - 5:29:57 (17:45)
Summary
Navy SEAL Nicholas Slatten was found not guilty of murder and attempted murder, after enduring a two-year public trial filled with false allegations, political and legal corruption, and slander by mainstream media. The trial caused much uncertainty and feelings of helplessness for Slatten and his teammates, who were also facing 30-year indictments.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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A non-profit raised emergency relief funds and started a fundraising portal on their site to pay off the legal fees of war fighters facing life sentences.
5:29:58 - 5:46:09 (16:11)
Summary
A non-profit raised emergency relief funds and started a fundraising portal on their site to pay off the legal fees of war fighters facing life sentences. The non-profit's aim is to support individuals like Eddie who were overlooked by the system and left to face the consequences alone.
Episode#11 The Blackwater Massacre
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The transcript contains a mixed set of statements including one of appreciation to "these men" who stood firm for something they believe while another one mentions a story related to a wedding planner in Georgia, Michael Ridgeway and their strong commitment to not turn their back on anyone, alluding to the relevance of following your convictions.
5:46:09 - 5:49:31 (03:21)
Summary
The transcript contains a mixed set of statements including one of appreciation to "these men" who stood firm for something they believe while another one mentions a story related to a wedding planner in Georgia, Michael Ridgeway and their strong commitment to not turn their back on anyone, alluding to the relevance of following your convictions.