On September 16, 2007, Blackwater contractors opened fire on unarmed Iraqi civilians in Baghdad’s Nisour Square, killing fourteen including children, in one of the most notorious incidents of the Iraq War. This episode unpacks the deadly events, the sprawling investigations, the trials that spanned over a decade, and the shocking presidential pardons that left many questioning justice. Join us as we expose the dark side of privatized war, corporate power, and the human cost behind the headlines. This is a story of tragedy, controversy, and a justice system pushed to its limits.