The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Says Raven 23 Prosecution “Should Have Never Happened,” Files Brief Arguing for Reversal of the Convictions
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This blog is dedicated to the documentation, publication, and discussion of the events of September 16, 2024 which resulted in the wrongful incarceration of four decorated servicemen.
Dirty Deeds - Judge Refuses to Sever Nick's 1st Degree Murder Case
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Even knowing that by keeping Nick in the joint case he would be denying his ability to use exculpatory evidence, which would have exonerated him, Judge Lamberth kept him in the case because he 'did not want to try the case twice.'
Read MoreWriting Campaign - Get Involved!
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Use this form letter to your Congressman AND Senators to make your voice heard! Many can also be emailed directly through their websites.
Dear Congressman/Senator __________:
Read MoreFive Key Reasons Raven 23 Should Win on Appeal
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While we are disappointed that Judge Lamberth denied the motion for new trial and allowed convictions secured by perjured testimony to stand, the fact that he ruled means that the Raven 23 case is no longer stalled. Over a year after their unjust and unconstitutional convictions, Nick, Paul, Evan, and Dustin can FINALLY appeal.
Read MoreSenator Rubio - As President, What Will YOU Do?
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During recent visit to New Hampshire, Evan's father and aunt had an opportunity to speak with Senator Marco Rubio regarding the fate of our four men at the hands of our corrupted justice system. The Senator was very receptive, but now we need to drive home how many of his constituents support the men of Raven 23. Please take this sample letter and send it to:
Read MoreVeteran's Day - Write on Behalf of our Veterans!
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Please use the below form letter to send to your congressman/congresswoman and both of your Senators - we CAN make a difference!
Read MoreFREEDOM CHALLENGE!
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We have a FREEDOM CHALLENGE for YOU! WIN GREAT STUFF! You've seen our video, now its time to create your own!
Read MoreSee our VIRAL video here!
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See the viral video - 145K views and counting - published by the Raven 23 families.
Read MoreLetter from Christin Slough, wife of Paul Slough
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If you’re new here, I’ve written a letter to you. Please read it, and don’t hesitate to share it with others.
Hi. I’m Christin. My husband Paul Slough is in prison, and may remain that way for the next 25 years if we don’t do something about it.
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Stay in the FIGHT!
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From Brietbart reporting on the government’s use of perjured testimony to obtain unjust convictions, to members of Congress joining our fight to clarify the weapons law, we are gaining momentum here at Free Raven 23. We want to thank you—Raven 23 Supporters—for helping make our voice loud enough to be heard. Because our fight is far from over, here are just a few of the ways you can stay engaged and help us accomplish our mission to get true justice for Dustin, Evan, Paul, and Nick:
Read MoreBreitbart Media Coverage of Perjury
/The Raven 23 Family is excited to see major media starting to pick up our story. We encourage everyone to read the below article by Edwin Mora at Breitbart Media. We are hopeful that this recent coverage will help us gain more coverage to promote our mission!
To do that, we need you to read, like and share this article. Don't forget to comment about your support!
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE PERJURED TESTIMONY THAT LED TO THESE MEN'S CONVICTIONS.
Surprising Win: Judge Denies Prosecutions Motion for Restitution→
/In a surprising decision, Judge Royce C. Lamberth denied the government’s motion requesting restitution be awarded to the alleged victims of the 2007 firefight in Nisur Square that eventually led to the hotly contested 2014 convictions of four men: Dustin Heard, Evan Liberty, Nicholas Slatten and Paul Slough. The government’s motion, asking for nearly $1.5MM, included outlandish and unsupported award amounts, most notably a single alleged victim’s family requesting $28,000 USD for ‘funeral food.’ This filing, like so many other parts of the government’s case, did not even come close to meeting the requirements of legal sufficiency for what was being requested.
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Why Were They Even There?→
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I recently received a request to give a bit of background as to why they were in Nisur Square that day. Below, you will see the TOC log, which shows a VBIED had exploded on venue, where another Raven team was performing a diplomatic security mission.
Read MoreWhy Did the Administration Want Them in Prison?→
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One of the first posts we received when this page went "live" was a bit of a push-back on our statement that these men have been "persecuted by the Obama Administration". Their point was that the incident occurred in 2007, prior to Obama being elected. This brings up a great point. While the first prosecution did go forth under President Bush, Judge Ricardo Urbina dismissed the case against the men on December 31, 2009, after he left office.
Read MoreMurder Charge with NO Evidence?→
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Over the next weeks, I'm going to try to give you bits and pieces of a very long, complex story. This piece is about Nick Slatten.
Read MoreHow Can I Help? The Long Version→
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Want to know how you can help these four men? Keep reading to see how you can get involved in the fight TODAY.
Read MoreNO Jurisdiction→
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The emotional part of this case lies in the self-defense issue. To suggest that the men of Raven 23 were wrong for returning fire in Baghdad cuts like a knife into the brave hearts of these men who put it on the line every day and managed to make it home.
The lesser emotional issue is the pure and simple legal issue of jurisdiction. It really is the cornerstone of the entire case.
Evidence "Handling"→
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I want to briefly tell you about the SR-25 rifle given to Nick Slatten.
When this incident turned into a full-blown investigation, they collected all of the Raven 23 weapons. The BW Armorer personally inspected Nick's rifle before he turned it over to the FBI. It functioned fine - no anomalies.
Oddly, when the FBI turned the rifle over to the lab to be tested, suddenly it wouldn't fire. When they finally got it to fire, they said it had a single-stage pull, instead of a double-stage pull.
