Episode 7

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8th Jul 2025

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

Just hours after being attacked, the men of Raven 23 discover that the truth of what happened in Nisour Square will immediately come under attack as well. They are about to discover that their own government are willing to prosecute innocent men in a criminal court for political purposes.

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Raven 23: Presumption of Guilt
Long before the term "lawfare" became a part of our vocabulary, the men of Raven 23 were the victims of a politicized prosecution, becoming prisoners of war in their own country.
How did four highly decorated American soldiers become prisoners of war in their own country? This series re-examines the US Department of Justice’s controversial prosecution following a gun battle in Baghdad between Iraqi insurgents and military contractors. Why did the DOJ hold multiple trials for over a decade? Was the DOJ seeking justice? Or playing politics?

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