Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden Accused of Betraying Vets for Political Gain

The Raven 23 Case and Political Pressure

• 💡 The "Raven 23" case involved American veterans accused of a massacre in Nisser Square, with defense attorneys initially believing it was a show trial.
• 🎯 Wikileaks emails revealed that Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, along with Eric Holder, pushed for convictions due to political pressure from the Iraqi government.
• 🔑 The goal was to ensure the election of a specific Iraqi president, Maliki, by making the Iraqi government appear legitimate.

Venue Violations and Due Process

• ⚖️ The trial was moved to Washington D.C., violating venue laws, which the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers argued threatened due process.
• 📌 Alternative, more appropriate venues like Salt Lake City or cities in Tennessee and New Hampshire were suggested but dismissed.
• ⚠️ Clinton's chief legal counsel, Harold Go, was emailed by Clinton immediately after the case dismissal in Iraq, asking how to reopen the case.

Biden's Role and Iraqi Demands

• ⚡ Joe Biden visited Iraq shortly after, guaranteeing justice and essentially stating the veterans were guilty, creating a presumption of guilt.
• 📈 Maliki demanded the appeal of the decision to appear tough for his constituents, indicating that American criminal justice was being decided by Iraqi political needs.

Government Optics and Cost

• 🎭 The case is compared to a situation where the State Department lied and erased evidence to manage optics, similar to the Raven 23 case.
• 💰 The cost of the Raven 23 trials, including bringing Iraqi witnesses to the U.S., is estimated to be around $50 million, with the implication that it was easier than finding alternative solutions.
• 🧠 The system seems to prioritize ease and optics over individuals, leading to people not mattering.

Journalist's Perspective on Truth and Pressure

• 💬 Investigative journalist Gina Keating discusses the immense peer pressure within government and media not to deviate from the official narrative, often met with anger.
• ⚠️ Admitting being wrong is difficult when one's career is built on a belief, requiring significant courage to change course.
• 📉 Keating also shares experiences of stories being pulled due to pressure from financial institutions, highlighting economic incentives to go along with the narrative.