Category Archives: Fraud/Waste/Abuse

Attorneys for tortured combatant seek depositions from Spokane psychologists Mitchell and Jessen

Attorneys for tortured combatant seek depositions from Spokane psychologists Mitchell and Jessen UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 28, 2017, 6:58 p.m. By Thomas Clouse tomc@spokesman.com(509) 459-5495 Spokane psychologists James Mitchell and Bruce Jessen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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District court finds Alien Tort Statute applicable to acts of torture committed extraterritorially where other relevant conduct touched or concerned the United States

District court finds Alien Tort Statute applicable to acts of torture committed extraterritorially where other relevant conduct touched or concerned the United States Baker McKenzie USA November 21 2017 Salim v.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Human Rights Watch’s Testimony for North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture

Human Rights Watch’s Testimony for North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture Related Content Download testimony Prepared Testimony of Laura Pitter Senior National Security Counsel Human Rights Watch North Carolina Commission… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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An N.C. Company Played a Big Role in the Bush Administration’s Extraordinary Renditions. There’s Never Been a State Investigation.

An N.C. Company Played a Big Role in the Bush Administration’s Extraordinary Renditions. There’s Never Been a State Investigation.  By Erica Hellerstein File photo by Bob Geary Christina Cowger leads an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Former Employee of U.S. Government Contractor in Afghanistan Sentenced to Prison for Accepting $250,000 in Kickbacks from Subcontractor

Posted on 29 November 2017 by Rony Delucia Former Employee of U.S. Government Contractor in Afghanistan Sentenced to Prison for Accepting $250,000 in Kickbacks from Subcontractor Source: imported from this press… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Iraqi general helped cheat U.S. government, contractors involved in scheme say

Public Safety Iraqi general helped cheat U.S. government, contractors involved in scheme say Baghdad International Airport, where contractors schemed to rent out land at an inflated price. (Karim Kadim/AP) By Rachel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Privatization of Human Rights Violations – Business’ Impunity or Corporate Responsibility: The Case of Human Rights Abuses and Torture in Iraq

The Privatization of Human Rights Violations – Business’ Impunity or Corporate Responsibility: The Case of Human Rights Abuses and Torture in Iraq You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘American mercenaries are torturing’ Saudi elite rounded up by new crown prince – and billionaire Prince Alwaleed was hung upside down ‘just to send a message

EXCLUSIVE: ‘American mercenaries are torturing’ Saudi elite rounded up by new crown prince – and billionaire Prince Alwaleed was hung upside down ‘just to send a message‘ Source in Saudi Arabia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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“Stealth Privatization” Increases Risk for Torture

OpEdNews Op Eds 10/13/2017 at 14:45:49 “Stealth Privatization” Increases Risk for Torture By Robert Weiner and Ben Lasky The idea of privatizing the war in Afghanistan with contractors was floated by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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“Fat Leonard,” the Navy bribery scandal involving more than 60 admirals, explained

“Fat Leonard,” the Navy bribery scandal involving more than 60 admirals, explained It involves fancy dinners, prostitutes, and lots of alcohol. Updated by Alex Ward@AlexWardVoxalex.ward@vox.com Nov 6, 2017, 5:20pm EST The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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