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Blackwater’s Dark Deeds Exposed Blackwater’s Dark Deeds Exposed

The Nation's Jeremy Scahill on his explosive revelation that Blackwater's founder has been accused, in sworn depositions from two former employees, of murder.

Aug 5, 2009 / Countdown

Erik Prince testifies

Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Implicated in Murder Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Implicated in Murder

Sworn statements filed in federal court allege that Blackwater founder Erik Prince launched a “crusade” to eliminate Muslims and Islam.

Aug 4, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

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

Jeremy Scahill on Blackwater: Leaving Iraq, Chasing Pirates? Jeremy Scahill on Blackwater: Leaving Iraq, Chasing Pirates?

The Nation's Jeremy Scahill reports that while Blackwater's Iraq contract won't be renewed, the powerful military corporation has no plans to slow down.

Feb 4, 2009 / Brett Story

Jeremy Scahill on Democracy Now: The Blackwater Indictment Jeremy Scahill on Democracy Now: The Blackwater Indictment

Five Blackwater security guards are charged for their role in the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad, Nation contributor Jeremy Scahill weighs in.

Dec 9, 2008 / Press Room

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

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

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