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US promises stricter regulation on private security firms after Blackwater verdict

US promises stricter regulation on private security firms after Blackwater verdict The Telegraph Online Agencies 14 April 2015 19:11 Day after four former guards found guilty of killing unarmed Iraqi civilians… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Blackwater guards sentenced for Iraq killings

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Blackwater guards sentenced to life, 30 years for 2007 Iraq massacre

Blackwater guards sentenced to life, 30 years for 2007 Iraq massacre Brendan Trembath The World Today – Australian Broadcasting Corporation 04-14-2015 Memo: In a crowded courtroom in Washington, a former guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Compensation Act 2006 Should Not Be Overlooked

The Compensation Act 2006 Should Not Be Overlooked Mondaq Business Briefing Clyde & Co LLP 13 April 2015 Humphrey v Aegis Defence Services Limited[2014] QBDUren v Corporate Leisure (UK) Ltd(2013) EWHC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Schakowsky Statement on the Substantial Sentences for Blackwater Security Guards

Schakowsky Statement on the Substantial Sentences for Blackwater Security Guards; Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) News Release Congressional Documents and Publications 13 April 2015 WASHINGTON, DC – Today a federal jury sentenced… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Guards to appeal on Iraq shootings

Guards to appeal on Iraq shootings Published 14/04/2015 | 03:41 Open Gallery 2 A former member of Blackwater joins family members, friends and supporters of four former Blackwater security guards outside… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Blackwater Crew Given Long Terms for Killing Iraqis

National Desk; SECTA Blackwater Crew Given Long Terms for Killing Iraqis The New York Times By MATT APUZZO 14 April 2015 Copyright 2015 The New York Times Company. WASHINGTON — One… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Four Blackwater guards sentenced in Iraq shootings of 31 unarmed civilians

  Four Blackwater guards sentenced in Iraq shootings of 31 unarmed civilians This combination made from file photo shows Blackwater guards, from left, Dustin Heard, Evan Liberty, Nicholas Slatten and Paul… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ex-guards get lengthy prison sentences for Iraq shootings

Ex-guards get lengthy prison sentences for Iraq shootings By SAM HANANEL Associated Press 04/13/2015 6:17 PM 04/13/2015 6:17 PM FILE – In these various file photos, Blackwater guards, from left, Dustin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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4 former Blackwater guards to get lengthy prison sentences for Iraq shootings

4 former Blackwater guards to get lengthy prison sentences for Iraq shootings Associated Press Monday, April 13, 2015 12:15pm WASHINGTON — A federal judge says he won’t deviate from the lengthy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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