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Is Blackwater’s Erik Prince Moving to the United Arab Emirates?

Is Blackwater’s Erik Prince Moving to the United Arab Emirates? Is Blackwater’s Erik Prince Moving to the United Arab Emirates?

With Blackwater's top deputies indicted on federal charges and the company up for sale, rumors are swirling that Prince is preparing to bolt to a country with no extradition treaty...

Jun 15, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater for Sale Blackwater for Sale

Blackwater has announced the infamous mercenary company is for sale. Will this include the CIA assassination business and the company's forward operating bases in Afghanistan?

Jun 8, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

Bipartisan Mercs?: Blackwater Hires Powerful Democratic Lobbyist Bipartisan Mercs?: Blackwater Hires Powerful Democratic Lobbyist

Stuart Eizenstat was a power player in the Clinton and Carter administrations. Now he's a lobbyist for George W Bush's favorite mercenary company.

May 14, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

Help Wanted: Blackwater is Hiring Marksmen, Lawyers, Kitchen Attendants and Housekeepers Help Wanted: Blackwater is Hiring Marksmen, Lawyers, Kitchen Attendants and Housekeepers

More than 35 exciting job opportunities have opened up at the infamous mercenary company.

May 13, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater Owner Caught on Tape Blackwater Owner Caught on Tape

In a rare audio recording obtained by investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, Erik Prince, owner of Blackwater, reveals his future plans for the mercenary army.

May 4, 2010 / Press Room

Blackwater Owner Caught on Tape Blackwater Owner Caught on Tape

In a rare audio recording obtained by investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, Erik Prince, owner of Blackwater, reveals his future plans for the mercenary army.

May 4, 2010 / Democracy Now!

Blackwater Officials Indicted for Weapons Violations Blackwater Officials Indicted for Weapons Violations

Five Blackwater officials have been indicted on federal weapons violations. Given the company's track record, the charges are small change.

Apr 19, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

Video: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Video: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim

On September 16, 2007, Blackwater employees killed at least 14 Iraqis in the infamous Nisour Square massacre. The youngest victim was nine-year-old Ali Kinani. In this exclusive in...

Feb 1, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Blackwater’s Youngest Victim

Nine-year-old Ali Kinani died from a gunshot wound to the head in the Nisour Square massacre. His father may be the one man standing between Blackwater and total impunity.

Jan 28, 2010 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Noted. Noted.

Robert Gates admits that Blackwater is in Pakistan; Air America signs off.

Jan 28, 2010 / The Editors

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