Category Archives: Legal

    Former Security Contractors Sue Blackwater Over Falsified Marksmanship Tests

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    Former Security Contractors Sue Blackwater Over Falsified Marksmanship Tests   International News – 07.24.2012 Story by: S.H. Blannelberry As hard as it’s tried, the company formerly known as Blackwater cannot keep… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Despite Fraud, Air Force Kept Using Beach Contractor

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    Norfolk Virginian-Pilot July 25, 2012 Despite Fraud, Air Force Kept Using Beach Contractor By Bill Sizemore, The Virginian-Pilot VIRGINIA BEACH — The Air Force continued doing business with a Virginia Beach… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DOJ Builds Criminal Case Against Blackwater Security Guards

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    July 25, 2012 DOJ Builds Criminal Case Against Blackwater Security Guards Prosecutors in Washington are building a new criminal case against a group of former Blackwater private security guards whom the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Justice Department to seek new indictment of Blackwater guards in Iraq shooting

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    Justice Department to seek new indictment of Blackwater guards in Iraq shooting By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 11:19 AM WASHINGTON — The Justice Department plans to bring a new indictment against… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UNITED STATES, Appellee v. Mr. Alaa Mohammad ALI, Appellant

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    UNITED STATES, Appellee v. Mr. Alaa Mohammad ALI, Appellant No. 12-0008/AR Crim. App. No. 20080559 United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Argued April 5, 2012 Decided July 18,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Analysis of U.S. v. Ali: A Flawed Majority, Conflicting Concurrences, and the Future of Military Jurisdiction

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    Analysis of U.S. v. Ali: A Flawed Majority, Conflicting Concurrences, and the Future of Military Jurisdiction By Steve Vladeck Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 8:09 PM As I noted yesterday, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    CAAF Upholds Constitutionality of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors

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    Hard National Security Choices CAAF Upholds Constitutionality of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors By Steve Vladeck Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 6:56 PM It’s turned out to be a very big… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Contractor Indicted on Fraud Charges: Armet Armored Vehicles Accused of Defrauding U.S. Military on Armor Used in Convoy Vehicles in Iraq

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    Contractor Indicted on Fraud Charges Armet Armored Vehicles Accused of Defrauding U.S. Military on Armor Used in Convoy Vehicles in Iraq U.S. Attorney’s Office July 19, 2012 Western District of Virginia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Jimmy Mubenga death: G4S guards will not face charges

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    Jimmy Mubenga death: G4S guards will not face charges Crown Prosecution Service says three escorts will not be charged over death of Angolan refugee on deportation flight Paul Lewis and Matthew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Judge throws out electrocution lawsuit against KBR; mother will appeal

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    Judge throws out electrocution lawsuit against KBR; mother will appeal Published: Monday, July 16, 2012, 1:47 PM By Joe Mandak – The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — A military contractor cannot be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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