The underdog is often viewed as the winner in modern cultural myths. At this point in the story the audience is really not sure that Col. Childers is innocent. The security video tape from the US Embassy in Yemen recorded the whole event. But National Security Advisor William Sokal will not release it. In fact he burns it.
Tape shows an armed crowd.
Truth is first victim. Col. Childers is classic. She knows her husband will not go against the plot to crucify Childers. Ambassador Mourain becomes the Judas in the story by betraying the man who saved him and the life of his only son. Mourain gives false testimony against Childers.