Category Archives: Iraq

Blackwater defense accuses U.S. of withholding crucial evidence for 7 years

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

Blackwater defense accuses U.S. of withholding crucial evidence for 7 years Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has been accused of concealing evidence in the trial of four security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Blackwater guard says didn’t feel threatened

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

Ex-Blackwater guard says didn’t feel threatened By PETE YOST — Jul. 31, 2014 6:21 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The defense team in the Blackwater trial attacked the testimony of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US citizen charged with bribing military contracting officials in Iraq extradited to Ohio

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

US citizen charged with bribing military contracting officials in Iraq extradited to Ohio By AMANDA LEE MYERS  Associated Press July 28, 2014 – 5:55 pm EDT CINCINNATI — A federal fugitive accused… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Blackwater guard testifies against colleagues

Posted on July 31, 2014 by

Ex-Blackwater guard testifies against colleagues FILE – This Sept. 25, 2007 file photo shows an Iraqi traffic policeman inspecting a car destroyed by a Blackwater security detail in al-Nisoor Square in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Operational Risk and Reputational Compromise: Managing the Militarization of Corporate Security in Iraq

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

“Operational Risk and Reputational Compromise: Managing the Militarization of Corporate Security in Iraq.” O’Reilly, Conor. Corporate Security in the 21st Century: Theory and Practice in International Perspective (2014): 134. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here … Continue reading →

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The black hole of US government contracting

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

The black hole of US government contracting Exclusive 28 July, by Danielle Marie Mackey In January 2008, a 24-year-old Green Beret from Pennsylvania, Ryan Maseth, was electrocuted and killed while showering… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Iraq Extradites Fugitive Defense Contractor to U.S. to Face Fraud Charges

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 28, 2014 Iraq Extradites Fugitive Defense Contractor to U.S. to Face Fraud Charges A Las Vegas-based former Department of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Whistleblower Presses Challenges Over Access to KBR Docs

Posted on July 28, 2014 by

Whistleblower Presses Challenges Over Access to KBR Docs By Andrew Ramonas, Legal Times July 28, 2014 Stephen Kohn.Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/NLJ Lawyers for a whistleblower on Monday asked a full federal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Defense: Gov’t suppressed evidence in Blackwater

Posted on July 28, 2014 by

Defense: Gov’t suppressed evidence in Blackwater By PETE YOST — Jul. 28, 2014 6:17 PM EDT   This image obtained by the Associated Press, Defendants’ Trial Exhibit DX2414, shows eight spent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Returning to Service, and Iraq, With Blackwater

Posted on July 27, 2014 by

Returning to Service, and Iraq, With Blackwater By MATT PELAK  JULY 22, 2014 10:21 AMJuly 22, 2014 10:21 am  4 Comments Matt Pelak in Iraq in 2008.Credit Jon Willoughby “Selfless service.” Words that I’ve… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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