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    Ex-Blackwater worker turns self in

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    Chris Drotleff has one last cigarette before turning himself into federal authorities on May 22, 2013. Photo by WAVY/Andy Fox. Chris Drotleff outside of the Norfolk Federal Courthouse in 2010 Ex-Blackwater… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Oregon soldiers must share damage award in KBR suit with state, judge rules

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    Oregon soldiers must share damage award in KBR suit with state, judge rules  By Mike Francis, The Oregonian on May 13, 2013 at 3:51 PM, updated May 13, 2013 at 6:59… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    More Alleged Abu Ghriab Torturers Slipping Through Fingers of Justice?

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    More Alleged Abu Ghriab Torturers Slipping Through Fingers of Justice? Kelley Beaucar Vlahos, May 20, 2013 This may ultimately come as no surprise, but yet another party connected to the torture… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Judge weighs motions that could result in dismissal of Abu Ghraib claims against CACI

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    Judge weighs motions that could result in dismissal of Abu Ghraib claims against CACI Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images – Empty cells are shown here April 17, 2003 inside the Abu Ghraib… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former D.C. security consultant Halligen pleads guilty in $2.1 million fraud case

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    Former D.C. security consultant Halligen pleads guilty in $2.1 million fraud case By Kevin Sullivan, Published: May 17 Kevin Richard Halligen, who convinced lawyers, lobbyists and others in Washington’s elite intelligence community… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Alan Gross Settles Suit on ‘Risky’ Work in Cuba

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    Alan Gross Settles Suit on ‘Risky’ Work in Cuba Jewish State Department Contractor Still Jailed on ‘Spy’ Charge Gross Family You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Blackwater had a use for Sharia law

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    Dome: Blackwater had a use for Sharia law Published: May 16, 2013 Q. What North Carolina company wanted to use Islamic law in the United States? The private military contractor Blackwater.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Shields Of War: Defining Military Contractors Liability for Torture

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    American University Law Review Vol. 61  Issue 5 Article 4 Shields Of War: Defining Military Contractors Liability for Torture   You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    CACI points to controversial court decision in latest push to have Abu Ghraib allegations dismissed

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    May 7, 2013, 11:10am EDT Updated: May 8, 2013, 10:41am EDT FedBiz Talk CACI points to controversial court decision in latest push to have Abu Ghraib allegations dismissed Jill R. Aitoro… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mich. lawyer fights for Abu Ghraib detainees

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    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press1 a.m. EDT May 9, 2013 Mich. lawyer fights for Abu Ghraib detainees Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press1 a.m. EDT May 9, 2013 Troy, Mich., lawyer Shereef… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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