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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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Ex-Blackwater executives finger CIA in weapons trial
Ex-Blackwater executives finger CIA in weapons trial Under fire In 2005, five Blackwater executives presented guns to King Abdullah II when he visited the contractor’s headquarters in Moyock, N.C. Later, they… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Blackwater Appeal — What Does This Mean for the Accountability of Private Military Firms?
Natasha Kuilak Mellersh Author of tashalaw, a weekly legal blog GET UPDATES FROM Natasha Kuilak Mellersh U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Blackwater Appeal — What Does This Mean for the Accountability of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Libya military court jails accused foreign mercenaries
Libya military court jails accused foreign mercenaries TRIPOLI | Mon Jun 4, 2012 1:07pm EDT (Reuters) – A Libyan military court on Monday handed down long prison terms to a group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Blackwater guards lose bid to appeal charges in Iraqi civilian shooting case
Blackwater guards lose bid to appeal charges in Iraqi civilian shooting case Supreme court declines to review ruling that guards would be criminally charged for role in shooting that killed 17… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Companies, Iraq, Legal
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Piracy and private security
Piracy and private security Laws and guns Armed guards on ships deter pirates. But who says they are legal? Apr 14th 2012 | from the print edition PRIVATE security teams patrol… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
District Court Rejected Reconsideration Of Discovery Ruling Requiring Disclosure Of Flight Data In Connection With Plan Columbia
Mondaq May 3, 2012 Thursday 2:10 PM EST District Court Rejected Reconsideration Of Discovery Ruling Requiring Disclosure Of Flight Data In Connection With Plan Columbia Venancio Aguasanta Arias, et al. v.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Troops in Africa needed boots
The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.) April 29, 2012 Sunday Troops in Africa needed boots. But the gear they got through a Virginia Beach company turned out to be costume-quality and soon fell apart.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Legal, Logistics, State Department
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KBR May Be Abusing Indemnification Provision in Iraq Contract
May 24, 2012 KBR May Be Abusing Indemnification Provision in Iraq Contract By NEIL GORDON U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D–OR) wants to know if defense contractor KBR is wasting taxpayer money… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wyden Upset by Lawyer Bills Over Guard Exposure
Wyden Upset by Lawyer Bills Over Guard Exposure From KTVZ.COM News Sources UPDATED: 12:11 pm PDT May 23, 2012 WASHINGTON — In a letter Wednesday to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Sen.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Security Contractor Philip Young Is Back Home After 2 1/2 Years In Afghan Prison
Legal News: Security Contractor Philip Young Is Back Home After 2 1/2 Years In Afghan Prison Fantastic news, and this is the final chapter of this horrible episode that Philip Young… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading