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,...
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...
Blackwater Trial: What You Need to Know - NBC News
WEBJun 9, 2014 · Four former guards from the security firm Blackwater Worldwide are facing trial in the killings of 14 Iraqi civilians and the wounding of 18 others.
4 Insights About Blackwater Founder Erik Prince : NPR
WEBAug 31, 2017 · Prince, a former Navy SEAL, helped found Blackwater in 1997. The company rose to prominence after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.
How the Blackwater pardons could have a lasting impact: ‘The
WEBDec 23, 2020 · Four men who worked for the American private security firm then known as Blackwater were found guilty in U.S. federal court of murder and manslaughter and sentenced to prison for the shootings.
Blackwater | Private Military Contractors | PMC
WEBExplore 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.
FBI team leader: How I know the Blackwater defendants didn’t ... - CNN
WEBDec 24, 2020 · A security detail from the private government contractor Blackwater was protecting a US official attending a meeting at a government building when the bomb was detonated.
UN criticises Trump's pardons for Blackwater guards jailed over …
WEBDec 23, 2020 · AFP. The 2007 incident in Baghdad's Nisoor Square caused an international outcry. The UN has sharply criticised President Donald Trump's decision to pardon four former Blackwater contractors...
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