Topic: Collateral Murder

The persecution of Julian Assange began after he published the Iraq and Afghanistan war logs provided by Chelsea Manning. Following the release of the "Collateral Murder" video, sexual misconduct allegations were raised in Sweden, which Assange's legal team claims were a pretext for extradition. Evidence suggests the Crown Prosecution Service pressured Swedish authorities not to drop the case, effectively trapping Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy for seven years.

Speaker Michael Ray Corey compares recent Gaza drone footage to the 2010 "Collateral Murder" video released by WikiLeaks. Jones plays the WikiLeaks footage showing US Apache helicopters firing on civilians and journalists in Iraq. The discussion links these past war crimes to modern surveillance technology and the persecution of Julian Assange for reporting the truth.

Michael Ray Corey describes the situation in Gaza as ethnic cleansing, noting that half the population was not born when Hamas was elected in 2006. He compares recent drone footage of youths in Khan Yunis to the 2010 "Collateral Murder" video released by WikiLeaks. The discussion questions why Israel would pursue actions that turn global opinion against the state.

The 2007 Baghdad airstrike footage, known as "Collateral Murder," is reviewed, showing US military engagement with civilians and journalists. The segment highlights the lack of accountability for the soldiers involved compared to the legal persecution of Julian Assange for reporting the event. Speculation is offered regarding a "stand down" in Israel on October 7th to facilitate a broader political agenda.