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Behind the Boston Bombings

Documentary.net staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:09:31 +0000

On 15 April 2013, brothers Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev brought terror back to America. This comprehensive report looks at key events and questions surrounding the Boston Marathon bombings. The capture of the surviving suspect Dzhokhar, brought a much-needed relief to Boston residents: "I'm happy my family can go to sleep without worrying about some crazy terrorist on the loose." While celebrations spread across Boston, the revelation that the FBI had investigated Tamerlan two years ago sparked anger amongst others. "The ball was dropped in one of two ways. The FBI missed a lot of things or our laws do not allow the FBI to follow up in a sound, solid way," comments Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Social media evidence demonstrating Tamerlan's anti-American sentiments and linking him to a controversial Sydney cleric posed further questions whether the authorities had failed to tap into a key source. But with the limitless amounts of information being fed to online outlets daily, "narrowing down on the right information is incredibly challenging," says former member of the NYPD counter-terrorism unit Steve Heitkamp. While state authorities struggle to develop new ways to prevent terrorism, the suspects' Chechnyan origins highlight an identity crisis, which forms a common thread in many terrorism prosecutions. This leads Professor Karen Greenberg to believe that "more thought on how to help these individuals at an earlier stage" needs to be given to avoid future tragedies.

Lockerbie: The Pan Am Bomber

Documentary.net staff — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:51:22 +0000

When the Libyan intelligence operative Abdel Baset al-Megrahi eventually dies of the prostate cancer, his death triggers headlines around the world. But few tears will be shed for the only man ever found guilty of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am 103 -- until 9/11, the most lethal terrorist attack ever on American civilians. Certainly not by the American families, who felt shock and revulsion at al-Megrahi's release. Nor by American politicians, infuriated at the long list of British and Scottish officials who have refused to testify before a Senate committee investigating possible backroom deals involving Scottish and British officials, British commercial interests and the Libyan government. Yet by the accounts of those who knew him best, the convicted man himself will go to his grave insisting he was innocent of the murder of the 270 passengers, crew and residents, who perished at Lockerbie in Scotland, that December night. Drawing exclusively on a previously confidential, legal report, The Pan Am Bomber reveals the evidence that would have been presented in al-Megrahi's stillborn appeal against his conviction. The investigation is backed up by 97 gigabytes of official documents, whistleblower testimony and photographic evidence - all of which will explain why and how al-Megrahi's conviction was fatally flawed. It reveals how the chain of evidence used to convict al-Megrahi was broken and, in at least one crucial instance, tampered with. It also shows why it was in the interest of all of the parties (except the convicted man himself) to make sure that the appeal was never heard.

Cyberwar

Documentary.net staff — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:59:08 +0000

Is the US contributing to the militarisation of cyberspace? Cyberwar. A conflict without footsoldiers, guns, or missiles. Instead the attacks are launched by computer hackers. Digital spy rings. Information thieves. Cyberarmies of kids, criminals, terrorists - some backed by nation states.

Osama Bin Laden Killed in US-Operation in Pakistan

Documentary.net staff — Mon, 02 May 2011 05:32:38 +0000

Osama bin Laden has been killed in a American operation in Pakistan. Short film on the (former) most wanted terrorist worldwide.