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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have sent letters to six Blackwater Worldwide security guards, possibly as a prelude to indictments for a shooting incident that killed 17 Iraqi civilians in September, The Washington Post reported in its Sunday editions.
The newspaper, citing three sources close to the case, said prosecutors still are considering evidence after a 10-month FBI investigation of the shooting, which broke out as Blackwater guards escorted a U.S. State Department convoy through Baghdad.
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
Could it be that the untouchables down at Blackwater are about to be touched?
I would like to think that this is just the tip of the iceberg, and that once the first handful of indictments are handed down, more will follow.
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
I think it would be fair and reasonable to hold mercenaries accountable to the laws of the 'host' country, to the extent that they can be investigated, detained, prosecuted, and sentenced according to the local laws. If you're going to go play cowboy in someone else's backyard, you had damn well better be prepared for consequences. Just my opinion...
Originally posted by LostNemesis
In this administration, there have been SO many immunities granted.... Aggrivating.
Originally posted by LostNemesis
This is interesting.
I just went to a yard sale today, and the guy had a bunch of Blackwater stuff! ...Kinda cool.
I hope ANY and all people who break laws, start to learn accountability. In this administration, there have been SO many immunities granted.... Aggrivating.
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
My family has contributed a lot to the military, both in the states and the UK. I was raised to see the honor in sacrifice and appreciate the hardship of soldiering. It's not an easy profession - it demands that you risk your life and your health and your sanity (and that of your family), for little money and little recognition. The decision to sign up to take orders and sublimate your personal desires is a hard one, but noble in a way.
That said, mercenaries are anathema to the ideals of a professional soldier.
I hope they're nailed to the wall.
Originally posted here :
Blackwater : Right-Wing Conservative America, Whether You Like It Or Not...
Originally posted by SpartanKingLeonidas
Essentially said, all of these news sources are talking about the same six Blackwater contractors, who will apparently be getting "target letters" in regards to an ongoing investigation into the alleged ambush where 17 civilians were killed.
This is not my opinion, but that of the news sources, and I'm only adding to this thread to keep it up to date. The first news story is being talked about on WyrdeOne's there here :
WyrdeOne's ATS Thread : Blackwater Rent-A-Soldiers To Be Indicted?
Yahoo News : Newspaper: Blackwater Guards Get Target Letters
The Phillidelphia Inquirer : Blackwater Guards May Face Charges
Seatlle Times : Blackwater Guards May Face Indictment
Boston Herald : Newspaper: Blackwater Guards Get Target Letters
Fox 19 : Newspaper: Blackwater Guards Get Target Letters
San Luis Obispo : Newspaper: Blackwater Guards Get Target Letters
KATC.Com : Newspaper: Blackwater Guards GetTtarget Letters
Originally posted by SpartanKingLeonidas
reply to post by WyrdeOne
You know, WyrdeOne, for a Moderator, you're making the ATS Blackwater Expert look silly by beating him to the story topic.
Originally posted by Scorched Earth
Originally posted by justamomma
You just couldn't resist throwing in that you are the blackwater expert, could you.
Some people simply need titles to make themselves feel important.
Personally I prefer people call me Mr. Super Terrific Dead Sexy guy.
Originally posted by SpartanKingLeonidas
If I'm posting anything on Blackwater, it's because of consistant research and investigation through many resources.
If you've got an issue with that, I'm sorry for you.
[edit on 18-8-2008 by SpartanKingLeonidas]