Blackwater (company) - Wikipedia
WEBAcademi, formerly known as Blackwater, is an American private military contractor founded on December 26, 1996, by former Navy SEAL officer Erik Prince. It was renamed Xe Services in 2009, and was again renamed to Academi in 2011, after it was acquired by a group of private investors.
Private Military Companies: Blackwater - Silent Professionals
WEBDuring the war in Iraq, Blackwater was one of several private security companies use to guard officials, security guards, and military installations, train the Iraqi army and police forces, and provide other support for armed forces.
The Dark Truth about Blackwater | Brookings
WEBOct 2, 2007 · The Blackwater mess has roiled Capitol Hill and shined light on the many questions surrounding the legal status, management, oversight and accountability of the private military force in Iraq,...
Erik Prince - Wikipedia
WEBErik Dean Prince (born June 6, 1969) is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and the founder of the private military company Blackwater. He served as Blackwater's CEO until 2009 and as its chairman until its …
How the Blackwater pardons could have a lasting impact: ‘The
WEBDec 23, 2020 · Ali Rogin. Leave a comment. How the Blackwater pardons could have a lasting impact: ‘The Americans got away with it’. World Dec 23, 2020 5:41 PM EDT. For many in the United States and Iraq, the...
Why four Blackwater contractors were just now convicted of
WEBOct 23, 2014, 11:20 AM PDT. Witnesses look into a car after Blackwater agents killed 17 Iraqis in Nisour Square in 2007. Ali Yussef/AFP/Getty. On October 22, a jury convicted four former...
Blackwater Trial: What You Need to Know - NBC News
WEBJun 9, 2014 · Military. Blackwater Trial: What You Need to Know. Four former guards from the security firm Blackwater Worldwide are facing trial in the killings of 14 Iraqi civilians and the wounding of 18...
Blackwater | Private Military Contractors | PMC
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Explore the enduring legacy of Blackwater, a cornerstone in the private military contractor sector, and its profound impact on global security. Founded by Erik Prince, Blackwater rapidly became a key player in the field of private security, embodying American entrepreneurial spirit and a staunch commitment to national security.
Blackwater Guards Found Guilty in 2007 Iraq Killings
WEBOct 22, 2014 · WASHINGTON — Four former Blackwater Worldwide security guards were convicted and immediately jailed Wednesday for their roles in a deadly 2007 shooting in Baghdad’s Nisour Square that marked a...
Making Sense Of The Blackwater Connection - CBS News
WEBAug 21, 2009 · Now the New York Times is reporting that in 2004 the CIA hired Blackwater "as part of a secret program to locate and assassinate top operatives of Al Qaeda." According to the Times, "it is...
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