

Lawfare Daily: A New Database of Possible U.S. War Crimes with Madeleine Baran and Parker Yesko
Nov 15, 2024
Madeleine Baran and Parker Yesko, investigative reporters from the New Yorker’s In the Dark podcast, dive into the harrowing Haditha incident where Marines killed 24 civilians in 2005. They reveal the hurdles of military justice and the systemic failures in prosecuting these war crimes. Their newly compiled database of possible American war crimes serves as a vital resource, spotlighting the challenges of transparency and accountability. They discuss the legal complexities faced when uncovering the truth behind U.S. military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Unraveling Military Justice: The Haditha Case
01:37 • 15min
Navigating Military Justice
17:04 • 6min
Erosion of Charges and Metabolic Health Insights
23:18 • 10min
Military Trials and Justice
32:51 • 4min
Investigating U.S. War Crimes: The Creation of a Comprehensive Database
36:57 • 2min
Unveiling War Crime Accountability
38:54 • 18min
Reflections on a Pivotal Investigative Journey
57:02 • 2min