Jeremy Scahill

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Jeremy Scahill is the author of the best-selling Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army, published by Nation Books. Nation Books released his second book, Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield, in 2013. He is the writer, with David Riker, and a producer of the documentary feature filmĀ Dirty Wars, released by IFC Films in 2013.

Blackwater Seeks Gag Order Blackwater Seeks Gag Order

The private security company, facing charges in a US court for killing and injuring Iraqis, is attempting to silence its victims and their lawyers.

Jul 22, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

KBR Got Bonuses for Work that Killed Soldiers KBR Got Bonuses for Work that Killed Soldiers

Former Halliburton subsidy KBR was paid $83 million in bonuses for work that electrocuted US soldiers, former employees testified today.

May 20, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Justice, of a Sort, for Blackwater Justice, of a Sort, for Blackwater

Federal charges are filed against Blackwater guards accused of killing and maiming Iraqi civilians. But the company continues to operate in Iraq and its executives escape scrutiny.

Dec 8, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater Busted? Blackwater Busted?

Six Guards may be charged in Iraq massacre, but critics fear the company's 'reckless behavior' will continue.

Nov 14, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater’s Not Going Anywhere

Blackwater’s Not Going Anywhere Blackwater’s Not Going Anywhere

Anyone who thinks Blackwater is in serious trouble is dead wrong. Business has never been better for Blackwater and its future looks bright.

Jul 30, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater’s Private Spies Blackwater’s Private Spies

The notorious mercenary firm is now a one-stop shop for security outsourcing, offering CIA-like services to Fortune 500 companies.

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Why War, Inc. Works Why War, Inc. Works

John Cusack's War, Inc. takes on a seldom-discussed aspect of the occupation: the corporate dominance of the US war machine.

May 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jeremy Scahill

Contract Justice Contract Justice

An Iraqi translator is prosecuted and Blackwater has its contract renewed for another year, armed and dangerous in Baghdad.

Apr 6, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater Seeps Into the Campaign Blackwater Seeps Into the Campaign

Clinton and Obama each have nuanced plans to ban private security firms from Iraq. The difference is how they're spinning them.

Mar 18, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater, the Campaign Issue Blackwater, the Campaign Issue

In this interview with RealNews, Nation Correspondent Jeremy Scahill explains how Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama differ on the use of private security contractors in Iraq.

Mar 18, 2008 / Jeremy Scahill and The Nation Video

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