6 chapters across the catalog
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, has died in Tripoli. The hosts discuss the controversial nature of his release from a Scottish prison and the long-standing theories involving CIA drug running. They predict that the media will now attempt to link the Pan Am 103 bombing to Iran.
Hillary Clinton, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, Lockerbie Bombing
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed outrage in Paris regarding the continued freedom of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi in Libya. However, her claims of wanting to locate him are contrasted with a CNN report by Nick Robertson, who easily found and filmed a frail Megrahi at his villa in Tripoli. The discrepancy suggests a lack of genuine effort by the State Department to secure the prisoner despite public rhetoric.
Discovery of Lockerbie Bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi
CNN's Nick Robertson located the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, in a comatose state at his home in Tripoli. The segment discusses the controversial 2009 release of Megrahi from a Scottish prison on compassionate grounds. The hosts suggest the original conviction was a political maneuver and the current media coverage serves to manage public outrage.
Lockerbie Bomber Anniversary, Megrahi Longevity Controversy
One year after his release on compassionate grounds, Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi remains alive in Libya, sparking international outrage. The hosts reiterate their theory that Megrahi was innocent and released to prevent a retrial that would expose intelligence agency misconduct. They note the embarrassment his continued survival causes the Scottish and U.S. governments.
The release of the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, on compassionate grounds due to terminal cancer is scrutinized following reports that he could live for another decade. The theory is presented that his release was a maneuver to prevent the public disclosure of evidence that would have proven his innocence and embarrassed the Scottish and British governments.
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, Lockerbie Bomber Release, and Libyan Oil
The release of the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, on compassionate grounds sparks a discussion regarding potential political motives. Speculation arises that the British government, led by Gordon Brown, orchestrated the release as a quid pro quo for access to Libyan oil fields. The hosts also comment on Muammar Gaddafi's fashion choices and the validity of the original evidence against Megrahi.
