Judge Refuses to Dismiss War Crimes Case Against Blackwater »
Posted By tehranchik 2 months, 2 weeks ago in Political OpinionOn August 3, lawyers for the Iraqis submitted two sworn declarations from former Blackwater employees alleging that Prince may have murdered or facilitated the murder of individuals who were cooperating with federal authorities investigating the company. One former employee alleged that Prince "views himself as a Christian crusader tasked with eliminating Muslims and the Islamic faith from the globe," and that Prince's companies "encouraged and rewarded the destruction of Iraqi life." What role, if any, these allegations will play in the amended complaints is unclear, but Burke insists she has evidence to back up all of her allegations.
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tanglang2 months, 1 week ago
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It seems like under this administration we are attempting to prosecute several long shot cases yet throwing out ones that are air tight. Even ones with video evidence. As the great Della Reese once said "That just don't make no damn sense!"
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Charlson2 months, 1 week ago
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Mercenaries should be held accountable for their crimes but the one who is at the head of the organization should also be held accountable for the actions of his men when he fosters the environment that condones and rewards their crimes.
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earthlingerer2 months, 1 week ago
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Excellent. Stringing up a few mercenaries will temper our fears about justice for the rest of the war criminals who seem "untouchable" at the moment.
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Besides, these people aren't there for America, they're there for MONEY (and child prostitutes). While American patriots, soldiers, brothers and sons DIE.
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