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Wheeled Warriors: Explaining Variations in the Use of Violence by Private Security Companies in Iraq
Security Studies Volume 22, Issue 4, 2013 Wheeled Warriors: Explaining Variations in the Use of Violence by Private Security Companies in Iraq Scott Fitzsimmonsa pages 707-739 Abstract This article engages one… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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A Battle in Iraq Leads to a Battle in the Federal Courts in D.C.
24 Apr 2014 at 10:01 AM D.C. Circuit, White-Collar Crime A Battle in Iraq Leads to a Battle in the Federal Courts in D.C. By Matt Kaiser Raven 23 was a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Judge dismisses case against Blackwater defendant
Judge dismisses case against Blackwater defendant By PETE YOST — Apr. 23, 2014 4:51 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed criminal charges against a former Blackwater… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. May Charge Ex-Blackwater Guard With Murder for Iraq Massacre
U.S. May Charge Ex-Blackwater Guard With Murder for Iraq Massacre By Reuters Filed: 4/23/14 at 3:42 PM Blackwater USA Chief Executive Erik Prince testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A Date With Justice for Victims of Abu Ghraib
A Date With Justice for Victims of Abu Ghraib Baher Azmy, The National Law Journal The Center for Constitutional Rights’ Baher Azmy April 16, 2014 One year ago Thursday, in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Interview with Prof. Deborah Avant carried out in Denver, on January 24, 2014
Prof. Deborah Avant, Director, Center for Int. Security & Diplomacy, University of Denver Posted By Patrick M. Renz and Frauke Heidemann on Jan 24, 2014 in Interviews, Slider | 0 comments… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ALKANANI v. AEGIS DEFENSE SERVICES, LLC, Dist. Court, Dist. of Columbia 2014
ALKANANI v. AEGIS DEFENSE SERVICES, LLC, Dist. Court, Dist. of Columbia 2014 KHADIM ALKANANI, Plaintiff, v. AEGIS DEFENSE SERVICES, LLC, and AEGIS DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED, Defendants. Civil Action No. 09-CV-1607 (KBJ)(AK).United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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D.C. Circuit Criticizes Prosecutors in Blackwater Case
D.C. Circuit Criticizes Prosecutors in Blackwater Case Zoe Tillman, Legal Times April 21, 2014 Stephen Williams, Merrick Garland and Douglas Ginsburg of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ADHIKARI v. DAOUD & PARTNERS, Dist. Court, SD Texas 2014
ADHIKARI v. DAOUD & PARTNERS, Dist. Court, SD Texas 2014 RAMCHANDRA ADHIKARI, et al, Plaintiffs, v. DAOUD & PARTNERS, et al., Defendants Civil Action No. 4:09-CV-1237.United States District Court, S.D. Texas,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC. v. US, Court of Federal Claims 2014
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC. v. US, Court of Federal Claims 2014 KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, v. THE UNITED STATES, Defendant. No. 12-780 C.United States Court of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading