Blackwater under scrutiny in U.S.
Published: 03 October, 2007, 05:21
Erik Prince, Blackwater USA CEO and founder
The U.S. Congress has begun a hearing on the Blackwater USA security firm hired to protect American diplomats in Iraq.
The company is said to have been involved in a shootout which left eleven Iraqis dead.
Blackwater USA is accused of aggressive and irresponsible behavior. It is also thought to be overcharging the U.S. government for its services.
Blackwater CEO, Erik Prince, has been defending the company. He says his personnel did not engage in any attacks, but performed only defensive functions.
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When Jeremy Scahill had his brilliant research published on Blackwater in the recent past, I could not understand why there was no outcry in the USA! As we advance in years do our backbones slacken and degenerate? It was such a brilliant take on this violent, murderous regime that was funded by Prince's BFF in the White House. Between both of them, the Bush's have nothing to crow about!! Shame on America for your tacit support of these murderous villains.... check out their behaviour in your own coutnry when Hurrican Katrina (?) hit the southern states!! Then try sleeping at night!