Category Archives: Legal

Court throws out murder conviction of Blackwater contractor

August 5, 2017 Court throws out murder conviction of Blackwater contractor By Rick Moran A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of Nicholas Slatten, a Blackwater Security contractor involved in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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In Blackwater Case, Court Rejects a Murder Conviction and Voids 3 Sentences

 In Blackwater Case, Court Rejects a Murder Conviction and Voids 3 Sentences By MATT APUZZO AUG. 4, 2017 Photo From left: Paul A. Slough; Dustin L. Heard; Evan S. Liberty; Nicholas… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Court Throws Out Murder Conviction for Blackwater Guard in Nissour Square Massacre

August 5, 2017 Court Throws Out Murder Conviction for Blackwater Guard in Nissour Square Massacre A federal court ordered a new trial for Nicholas Slatten in the 2007 massacre of 14… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Legal News: Erik Prince Statement On Raven23 Court Of Appeals Ruling

Legal News: Erik Prince Statement On Raven23 Court Of Appeals Ruling      I am heartened by the Court of Appeals ruling today and am grateful the Court finally recognized the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Court Overturns Conviction of Blackwater Massacre of Iraqi Civilians

Court Overturns Conviction of Blackwater Massacre of Iraqi Civilians By Spencer S. Hsu, Washington Post 04 August 17 U.S. appeals court on Friday threw out the first-degree murder conviction of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Murder conviction in Blackwater case thrown out, other sentences overturned

  Murder conviction in Blackwater case thrown out, other sentences overturned Play Video 0:41 Four Blackwater guards sentenced in 2007 Iraq shootings A federal judge had sentenced four former Blackwater security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The C.I.A. Psychologists

The Opinion Pages | Letter The C.I.A. Psychologists JULY 6, 2017 Photo Still image from a video deposition of Dr. Bruce Jessen. To the Editor: In “Suit Gives New Details of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp, Northrop FCA Suit Is Precise Enough, Court Told

DynCorp, Northrop FCA Suit Is Precise Enough, Court Told By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (August 2, 2017, 9:10 PM EDT) — A former DynCorp employee urged a D.C. federal judge Wednesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Psychologists, Architects of CIA Experimental Torture Program

Psychologists, Architects of CIA Experimental Torture Program Sued by American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) By Kevin Gosztola Global Research, July 29, 2017 Shadowproof 28 July 2017 Region: USA Theme: Crimes against… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Former staffer with U.S. contractor pleads guilty in State Department scam

Former staffer with U.S. contractor pleads guilty in State Department scam The State Department overpaid to lease property in Iraq, thanks to a conspiratorial group of contractors. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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