Category Archives: Iraq

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

Ministry restricts oil company security By Ben Lando of Iraq Oil Report Published March 14, 2012 The Oil Ministry has instructed subcontractors to the foreign oil companies operating in southern Iraq… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:57 PM     By Brian Lawson, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A series of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What did private security contractors do in Iraq?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

What did private security contractors do in Iraq? by Jonathan Stray on 02/21/2012 0 The U.S. employed more private contractors in Iraq than in any previous war, at times exceeding the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Appeal Won’t Interrupt Nepali ‘Slavery’ Case

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Appeal Won’t Interrupt Nepali ‘Slavery’ Case By BONNIE BARRON http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/03/07/persian%20slave.jpg HOUSTON (CN) – A contractor accused of trafficking Nepali laborers into Iraq to staff Al Asad Air Base cannot seek an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Army Captain Pleads Guilty to Accepting Illegal Gratuities Related to Contracting in Support of Iraq War

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 7, 2012 U.S. Army Captain Pleads Guilty to Accepting Illegal Gratuities Related to Contracting in Support of Iraq War… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Federal Court Upholds Right to Sue Jordanian Defense Contractor in U.S.

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Federal Court Upholds Right to Sue Jordanian Defense Contractor in U.S. Judge rejects argument that U.S. court lacks jurisdiction in Nepali human trafficking case March 05, 2012 05:42 PM Eastern Time… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PATRICIA SALSER… vs. DynCorp International…

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

PATRICIA SALSER… vs. DynCorp International… UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION _________________________________ PATRICIA SALSER on her own behalf and as Next Friend for ALEXIS SALSER, BRANDIN POPE,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Family Says DynCorp Lied About Killing

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Family Says DynCorp Lied About Killing By GLYNIS FARRELL DETROIT (CN) – A family claims in Federal Court that DynCorp International covered up the shooting of their son, who allegedly was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court Revives Suit Over Electrocuted Guardsman

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Thursday, March 01, 2012Last Update: 10:31 AM PT Court Revives Suit Over Electrocuted Guardsman By CAMERON LANGFORD (CN) – A defense contractor may be liable under Iraqi law for the electrocution death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions 09:37 GMT, March 2, 2012 Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced the Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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