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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Tag Archives: Fraud/Waste/Abuse
Abu Ghraib Scandal Still Causing Ripples
Washington Post January 10, 2013 Pg. 12 Abu Ghraib Scandal Still Causing Ripples One contractor settles toture claims, another vows to fight lawsuit By Marjorie Censer, Capital Business Staff Writer Years… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Cleaning up the dirty work of torture
Indy Week January 09, 2013 Cleaning up the dirty work of torture by Bob Geary @rjgeary Clad in bright orange vests and wielding orange trash bags, N.C. Stop Torture Now returned… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Abu Ghraib detainees reach settlement in historic lawsuit against military contractors
Abu Ghraib detainees reach settlement in historic lawsuit against military contractors Posted Fri, 2012-10-19 15:05 by Marissa Vahlsing Here at ERI, we have been closely following two cases, Al-Quraishi v. L-3… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Contractor Settles Case In Iraq Prison Abuse
New York Times January 9, 2013 Contractor Settles Case In Iraq Prison Abuse By John H. Cushman Jr. WASHINGTON — An American contractor hired by the military to provide translation services… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Abu Ghraib ex-detainees paid $5M by U.S. firm over abuse
Abu Ghraib ex-detainees paid $5M by U.S. firm over abuse 71 former inmates given payout in lawsuits alleging torture The Associated Press Posted: Jan 9, 2013 7:35 AM ET Related Stories… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Army Major Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribes
Wall Street Journal January 4, 2013 Pg. 5 Army Major Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribes A U.S. Army major has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in gratuities from contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ex-military contractor pleads not guilty to fraud
Ex-military contractor pleads not guilty to fraud By BRETT BARROUQUERE, Associated Press Updated 9:01 am, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former military contractor pleaded not guilty Tuesday to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nanda: When corporations abuse human rights
The Denver Post opinion Nanda: When corporations abuse human rights Posted: 12/07/2012 12:01:00 AM MST By Ved Nanda Can a corporation face civil liability in a U.S. court for aiding a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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False Claims Act Focus – December 2012
False Claims Act Focus – December 2012 … Procurement Fraud The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated in its December 4 press release that it also recovered $427 million under the False… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
British Iraq Contractor to Plead Guilty
British Iraq Contractor to Plead Guilty By Editor Filed in News December 10th, 2012 @ 4:14 pm British contractor APTx Vehicle Systems will plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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