Blackwater, Black Deeds Blackwater, Black Deeds
An explosive story by The Nation's Jeremy Scahill sheds new light on the shady dealings of Blackwater, leading to renewed calls for a Congressional investigation into the military ...
Aug 12, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors
US Still Paying Blackwater Millions US Still Paying Blackwater Millions
Despite the State Department's announcement canceling Blackwater's contracts in Iraq, the Obama administration will pay the company more than $174 million for security services in ...
Aug 7, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Blackwater or Murder, Inc.? Blackwater or Murder, Inc.?
Between the illegal weapons, explosive ammunition and the possibility that Blackwater operatives killed civilians as practice, the picture of the military contractor gets darker by...
Will Blackwater Founder Face Charges? Will Blackwater Founder Face Charges?
Erik Prince has been implicated in murder, viewed himself as a Christian crusader tasked with eliminating Muslims from the globe and his company smuggled weapons into Iraq.
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.
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 / Video / 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 / Video / 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