From Right on Crime:
The book about Raven 23 is more than a legal controversy—it’s a striking example of how our justice system, when driven by politics rather than principle, becomes a weapon rather than a shield. What began as a split-second decision in a chaotic combat zone ultimately unraveled into a decade-long prosecution that upended lives, destroyed families, and cast a chilling light on the dangers of politicized justice.
In the Raven 23 case, four combat veterans—Dustin Heard, Paul Slough, Nick Slatten, and Evan Liberty—were subjected to a prosecution that seemed less interested in truth than in sending a message. Despite the complexities of operating in a war zone and initial findings that did not clearly point to criminal intent, these men were tried, convicted, and imprisoned under immense political and media pressure.
The Department of Justice, as outlined in the book Raven 23, allegedly leaned on selective narratives and questionable prosecutorial practices to secure convictions. This isn’t justice—its showmanship disguised as accountability. And it sets a dangerous precedent: when legal outcomes are driven by public outrage or international diplomacy, rather than due process, no one is truly safe from the long arm of a politicized prosecution. Continue reading>>>
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