Category Archives: Legal

Ex-security guards convicted in Iraq shooting face long punishments; sentencing set for Monday

Ex-security guards convicted in Iraq shooting face long punishments; sentencing set for Monday FILE – In these various file photos, Blackwater guards, from left, Dustin HearFILE – In these various file… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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For Convicted Blackwater Gunmen Sentencing Is at Hand

For Convicted Blackwater Gunmen Sentencing Is at Hand By Eric Tucker, The Associated Press 12 April 15 federal judge on Friday rejected a last-minute request to delay the sentencing hearing for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ex-Blackwater guards seek sentencing delay; cite new info

Ex-Blackwater guards seek sentencing delay; cite new info By ERIC TUCKER The Associated Press Published: April 10, 2015 In this file photo from September 2007, the remains of a car sits… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Blackwater Trial: Part 2 – Two Legal Issues

The Blackwater Trial: Part 2 – Two Legal Issues FARS News Agency 28 October 2014 In the first part of this summary, we introduced the individuals in Blackwater’s Raven 23 team… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Supervision Without Vision: Risk Governance and PMSCs

  Supervision Without Vision: Risk Governance and PMSCs Lucas Roorda URN:NBN:NL:UI:10-1-101428 Abstract In the past two decades, private military and security companies (PMSCs) have become important actors in the international sphere,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Cry Havoc- Are Incompetent Private Military Companies Ruining the Defense Base Act?

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USA vs. Academi Bill of Information, June 21, 2010

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Blackwater guards facing 30 years for 2007 Iraq shootings ask for leniency

Blackwater guards facing 30 years for 2007 Iraq shootings ask for leniency Monday March 30, 2015 06:22 PM The Associated Press (c) 2015, The Washington Post. Three of four Blackwater Worldwide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Man pleads guilty to bribing federal contractors

Updated: 7:49 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 | Posted: 5:24 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Man pleads guilty to bribing federal contractors Metin Atilan By Malik Perkins Staff Writer A former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KBR Whistleblower In Iraq FCA Case Sent To Arbitration

KBR Whistleblower In Iraq FCA Case Sent To Arbitration By Michael Macagnone Law360, Washington (March 30, 2015, 4:28 PM ET) — An Illinois federal judge on Monday pushed a whistleblower into… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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