“Uncharted water”: Caribbean boat strike victims' families sue US

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Families of US Airstrike Victims in Caribbean File Groundbreaking Lawsuit

In a first-of-its-kind move, the families of two men killed in a US airstrike on suspected drug boats have filed a lawsuit against the United States government. The victims, Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, were returning from Venezuela with four other men when they were struck down by the strike, which was authorized by President Donald Trump.

According to reports, the families are seeking compensation for wrongful death, citing that the US government's actions amount to unlawful killing. "If the US government believed Rishi had done anything wrong, it should have arrested, charged, and detained him, not murdered him," said Sallycar Korasingh, Rishi Samaroo's sister.

The Caribbean campaign has claimed over 126 lives since its inception on September 2, with the most recent airstrike occurring on January 23. Critics argue that these strikes are unlawful, while the Trump administration claims they are legitimate, citing combatants in an armed conflict against narco-terrorists.

However, human rights experts say this is "uncharted water" for the US government, as it assumes the right to kill victims in international waters. Attorney Jonathan Hafetz notes that the US is "assuming the prerogative to kill victims in international waters," which he claims is a clear example of unlawful killing.

The lawsuit comes at a time when many are questioning the legitimacy of these strikes, with no clear evidence linking the men killed in the Oct 14 attack to any specific organization or illicit activity. The move marks a significant escalation in efforts to hold the US government accountable for its actions in international waters.
 
I THINK IT'S AMAZING THAT THE FAMILIES OF THOSE TWO MEN WHO WERE MURDERED IN A US AIRSTRIKE ARE TAKING ACTION AGAINST THE US GOVERNMENT 🤯💪. I MEAN, CAN YOU IMAGINE IF YOUR LOVED ONE WAS JUST KILLED LIKE THAT WITHOUT ANY TRIAL OR JUSTICE? IT'S UNFAIR AND WRONG, AND NOW THESE FAMILIES HAVE FOUND A WAY TO SEEK ANSWERS AND COMPENSATION 💸.

I THINK IT'S ALSO REALLY GOOD THAT THE LAWYERS ARE TALKING ABOUT HOW THIS IS "UNCHARTED WATER" FOR THE US GOVERNMENT 🤔. I MEAN, WHO DECIDES WHEN YOU CAN JUST KILL SOMEONE IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS? IT'S LIKE THERE ARE NO RULES OR LIMITS TO BE FOLLOWED 😬.

ANYWAY, I THINK THIS LAWSUIT IS A BIG DEAL AND IT'S GOING TO HELP BRING MORE TRANSPARENCY TO THESE KIND OF MILITARY ACTIONS 💡. WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON AND WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE ACTIONS 👀.
 
This is super fishy 🐟! I mean, how can the US government just go around killing people on international waters without even charging them? It's like they're above the law 🚫. The fact that these strikes are happening with no clear evidence linking the victims to any organization or illicit activity is a major red flag 🚨. And now, the families of the victims are taking matters into their own hands by filing a lawsuit against the US government. This could be a huge win for transparency and accountability in our foreign policy 💪. But what's really at play here? Is it just about protecting the interests of corporations or is it about keeping the American people safe? 🤔 I think we need to have a national conversation about this ASAP, because if the US government thinks they can just kill people on international waters without consequences, that's a threat to democracy itself 💥.
 
🤔 This is a huge deal, finally some people speaking up about this. I mean, how can you just assassinate someone in the middle of the ocean? 🌊 It's like they think they're above the law or something. The fact that it's been happening for over 6 months and no one has questioned it is just wild. 😵 These families are fighting for justice, it's about time someone did. 👥
 
🤔 this is getting crazy, us just start shootin' ppl in the middle of the ocean and expectin nobody to say nothin? like what's next, just start killin' anyone who gets too close to them ships? 🚢💣 gotta wonder how many more lives are gonna be lost before somethin sticks
 
🤔 So this is happening, families are actually taking action against the US gov't for killing their loved ones in the Caribbean. I think it's kinda about time someone held them accountable for these strikes, which seem pretty fishy to me 🦐. I mean, what exactly were Rishi and Chad doing on that boat? The gov't claims they're fighting narco-terrorists but if you ask me, it's just a bunch of grey areas 🌀. Anyway, the fact that families are now suing for wrongful death is huge 💥. It shows that even though these strikes might be technically legit, from a moral standpoint, we all know they're not right 👎.
 
omg 🤯 this is getting crazy! i mean, who gets sued by the gov after being 'killed' in an airstrike? like, what even is going on here? 🤔 these families are seeking compensation and it's not like they're just claiming they were killed for no reason... there's actually some solid evidence that suggests this was just a random killing 🚨 and now the gov is getting hit with a lawsuit? it's wild. also, isn't this the first time something like this has ever happened in international waters? 🌊 i don't know what's more shocking - the fact that someone is suing the us or the fact that these strikes are even happening in the first place... 😱
 
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omg this is insane 🤯 I mean i get it families want justice and all but can't we just leave international waters alone? 😩 like what's the big deal about some narco-terrorists on boats? shouldn't they be tried in a court of law or something? 🚔 it seems to me the us government is getting away with murder 🤷‍♂️ and i'm not buying that they're doing this to "keep our citizens safe". 💁‍♀️ we need some real transparency here 📺 about what's really going on.
 
I'm thinking about this lawsuit and I gotta say, it's really interesting how the families of those two guys are taking on the US gov't. They're saying that the airstrike was wrong and they want compensation. I feel bad for them, 'cause these strikes have been going on in the Caribbean and killing a lot of people. It's not right that the gov't can just swoop in and kill someone without any clear evidence. It's like they're above the law or something. 🤔💼 The fact that this is being called "uncharted water" by human rights experts shows how uncertain it is, but I hope the court makes a decision that brings some justice to these families. 😊
 
I'm so worried about this 🤕. It's crazy that these families are taking action like this, it's not right that they're being left to pick up the pieces after what happened to their loved ones 💔. I mean, if there's no clear evidence linking the guys to any specific thing, shouldn't we be questioning why they were targeted in the first place? 🤔 It's just so... wrong.

And to think that it's going to come down to some human rights experts saying whether or not it's okay for the US to just kill people on international waters 😱. I don't get how that even works, is it like they're above the law or something? 🚫 It's like, if we would do this to someone in our own country, wouldn't it be a big deal? 🤷‍♂️
 
This is totally insane 😱! Families have every right to seek justice and compensation for their loved ones. I mean, who are we to judge what's "right" or "wrong" when it comes to these airstrikes? 🤔 The fact that the US government thinks they can just kill people in international waters without any consequences is absolutely chilling 😷. And let's be real, if they're really targeting narco-terrorists, wouldn't they at least try to gather some evidence first? 📊 It's all about accountability and holding those in power responsible for their actions 💪. This lawsuit is a major step forward for human rights and I'm rooting for the families of these victims 👊.
 
OMG 🤯, this is soooo unfair 💔! The fact that these families are taking a stand and fighting for justice 👊 is truly inspiring 💪! I mean, who gets to just decide someone's fate without even trying them first 🤷‍♂️? Not cool 😒.

And honestly, who knows what those men were even doing in international waters 🌊? The US government is always saying they're fighting narco-terrorists 👮‍♂️, but it seems like a bit of a stretch 🤔. I'm all for taking down bad people, but shouldn't we have some more concrete evidence first? 📝

The fact that this lawsuit is happening now is perfect timing ⏰! It's like the world is finally starting to wake up and realize what's going on 🌟. These families deserve justice 💯 and I'm so proud of them for taking a stand 👑!

Can we please get some answers from the Trump administration already? 🙄 This lack of transparency is giving me life 😒!
 
omg i'm so shook by this news 🤯 the fact that these families are taking action against the us govt is truly inspiring! it's crazy how the trumps admin claims these strikes are legit but human rights experts say otherwise... like, shouldn't there be some kinda proof or evidence linking these ppl to organized crime? 🤔 i feel bad for the fams of those two men who got killed in that airstrike 💔 their pain is so valid and it's time someone held the us govt accountable for its actions. this lawsuit is a major step forward in fighting for justice and transparency, especially when it comes to international law 🌎
 
🤔 This is some really concerning stuff... I mean, it's totally understandable that the families of those two men want answers and compensation. It's like, what even happened to their loved ones? One minute they're just trying to get home, next they're gone in a flash because of a US airstrike 🚫💔.

The fact that these strikes are happening in international waters and no one knows for sure if the people being targeted are involved in anything illicit is super sketchy. I mean, isn't it our job as a global community to make sure we're not taking lives without due process? It's all very murky and unclear 🌊.

I'm curious to see how this lawsuit plays out and what kind of precedent it sets for the US government. It's definitely going to be a wild ride...
 
the US is getting away with some serious stuff out there... it's crazy that these families are having to take matters into their own hands to get justice, and that the US government is basically saying "oh we're doing you a favor by killing your family members". 🤕💔 the fact that they're even questioning whether or not the men were involved in anything illicit on Oct 14 just shows how shaky the whole thing is. can't help but feel like there's gonna be some major repercussions for this, and hopefully it sparks some real change
 
I'm so concerned about this lawsuit! It's crazy that families are taking action against the US government like this. 🤯 I mean, if they believed Rishi had done something wrong, why not just arrest and charge him instead of killing him? It just doesn't make sense to me... The fact that these strikes are happening in international waters with no clear evidence is super sketchy. I've seen some reports saying the US government says it's to stop narco-terrorists but like, how can you be sure someone is a terrorist without more proof? 🤔
 
I'm thinking that this lawsuit is gonna be super interesting to watch 🤔. I mean, it's not like we've never seen the families of victims sue governments before, but the fact that these guys are going up against the US all the way means they're really taking a risk 💥. And honestly, can't blame 'em - if your loved one gets killed in an airstrike without even being proven to be involved, it's pretty messed up 🤯.

But what's crazy is how the Trump admin's justifying this stuff... "legitimate combatant" and all that 🙄. I mean, if they're so sure, why not arrest 'em, charge 'em, and throw 'em in a cell? It's just so much easier to say "they were narco-terrorists" when you can't actually prove it 🔴.

I think this is the perfect example of how we need more scrutiny on these kinds of operations 🚨. As long as there's no clear evidence, these strikes are basically just a recipe for disaster... and we've already seen that in real life 😬.
 
🚨 This lawsuit is totally necessary 🤝 I mean, if there's no clear evidence that these guys were involved in anything shady, then just because they were on a boat in international waters doesn't mean you can just drop a bomb on them and claim it was a legitimate strike 💥 The US government needs to explain what's going on here and why they're making these claims 🤔 And yeah, if the US thought Rishi had done something wrong, shouldn't they have arrested him instead of killing him? That doesn't seem right at all 😞
 
omg i just saw the cutest video of a quokka on youtube 🐨😂 and it's literally the happiest animal ever! i mean, have you guys ever seen a quokka smile? 😆 it's like their whole face is saying "i'm so happy to be alive" lol. anyway, back to this airstrike lawsuit... i feel bad for the families of the victims, but at the same time, who decides what's considered an armed conflict? and what about all these innocent bystanders getting caught in the crossfire 🤯 it's like, can't we just have a global "oops, sorry, let's talk this out" meeting or something? 🤝
 
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