Author Archives: David Isenberg

Ukraine-Russia War: How many Wagner mercenaries are ex-convicts?

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Ukraine-Russia War: How many Wagner mercenaries are ex-convicts? The GUR noted that the number of Wagner mercenaries in Russia, most of whom are on the front lines, is over 8,000. Most… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenary chief vented to Putin over Ukraine war bungling

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Mercenary chief vented to Putin over Ukraine war bungling Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the Russian tycoon behind the mercenary group Wagner, personally told Putin that his military chiefs are mismanaging the war, U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In bloody battle for Bakhmut, Russian mercenaries eye a symbolic prize

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Europe In bloody battle for Bakhmut, Russian mercenaries eye a symbolic prize By Louisa Loveluck and  Robyn Dixon  October 22, 2022 at 1:00 a.m. EDT Listen 9 min BAKHMUT, Ukraine —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Mercenaries Buttress Russia’s Battered Army

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Wagner Mercenaries Buttress Russia’s Battered Army As Russia’s invasion force in Ukraine has been battered by Kiev’s counter-offensive, one section of front around Bakhmut is bucking the trend thanks to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New Mexico is paying millions to take control of private prisons as inmate populations decline

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Illustration by Kevin Beaty Posted inCriminal Justice Sticker shock It’s been one year since New Mexico took control of two private prisons, a shift that could cost hundreds of millions of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How a remote US military base became the front line of a battle for equal pay for Filipino workers overseas

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How a remote US military base became the front line of a battle for equal pay for Filipino workers overseas   Investigations Trafficking Inc. PARTNER STORIES How a remote US military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Working in fear’: Some private contractors are accused of abusive labor practices on U.S. military bases

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‘Working in fear’: Some private contractors are accused of abusive labor practices on U.S. military bases “Our taxpayer dollars are being used potentially to support forced labor and human trafficking, and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Federal judge rules GEO Group — which runs an ICE detention center in Aurora — can’t be shielded from class-action lawsuit

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Federal judge rules GEO Group — which runs an ICE detention center in Aurora — can’t be shielded from class-action lawsuit By Tony Gorman · Oct. 19, 2022, 5:03 pm Hart… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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For Mexican journalists, President López Obrador’s pledge to curb spyware rings hollow

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For Mexican journalists, President López Obrador’s pledge to curb spyware rings hollow Mexico|Impunity Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) 19 October 2022 9 minute read A man uses his cellphone while walking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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British law firm to sue Wagner PMC and founder Evgeny Prigozhin on behalf of Ukraine

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British law firm to sue Wagner PMC and founder Evgeny Prigozhin on behalf of Ukraine 6:46 am, November 2, 2022 Source: McCue Jury & Partners The British law firm McCue Jury… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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