Piracy, Kidnapping, & The Most Famous Case of the Past 20 Years: A Discussion of the Captain Phillips Case

Piracy, Kidnapping, & The Most Famous Case of the Past 20
Years: A Discussion of the Captain Phillips Case


I was recently a guest on the “Great Trials” podcast. Great
Trials is a wonderful podcast hosted by Steve Lowry and Yvonne
Godfrey in which they discuss in details some of the most famous
trials in the country.


In this episode, we delve into the infamous Captain Phillips
case. When the U.S. merchant ship the Maersk Alabama was hijacked
by armed Somali pirates, it made worldwide news. When American
Navy Seals rescued the crew, that also made national news.


And when Tom Hanks made a movie about Captain Richard Phillips,
the Hollywood publicity machine ensured that the situation was
broadcast all over the world for years.
Brian Beckcom and his law firm, VB Attorneys, uncovered the real
story of Captain Phillips, including reckless conduct, negligent
orders, and disregarding the directives of the United States
Government and other Western powers.


This is the true story of Captain Phillips, told by Brian
Beckcom, the lawyer who represented the crew against Captain
Phillips and the negligent shipping company, the lawyer who
ultimately forced the companies to settle with his clients after
years of denying any responsibility. 


And now I give you, the true story of the Maersk Alabama, told by
the lawyer who won the case.