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Sep 12
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The U.S. Strike on a Venezuelan Boat: I...

Attorney J. Craig Williams and Legal Talk Network
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On September 2nd, 2025, the U.S. Navy killed 11 civilians on a boat in the Caribbean Sea that President Trump claimed was operated by the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, who were allegedly carrying drugs bound for the United States.  The response was swift. Legal experts weighed in on  whether this attack was a violation of international law and if it was ... Show More
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