Nisour Square massacre

An Iraqi traffic policeman inspecting a car destroyed by a Blackwater security detail in al-Nisoor Square in Baghdad, Iraq.
A federal appeals court on Friday threw out lengthy prison sentences of three former operatives for private mercenary firm Blackwater Worldwide—and ordered a retrial for a fourth operative who had received a life sentence—for their roles in the notorious 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad, which left 14 unarmed Iraqis dead and another 17 wounded.

Blackwater founder Erik Prince listens during a panel discussion on protecting people and physical security hosted by North Carolina Technology Association in Cary, N.C., June 7, 2007. (AP/Sara D. Davis)

(COMMONDREAMS) Displaying what one commentator called “sheer 19th century bloodlust and thirst for empire,” Erik Prince, founder of the private mercenary firm Blackwater, argued in The Wall Street Journal this week that the United States should deploy an “East India Co

On Tuesday, I had the distinct pleasure of being a guest on the always informative Corbett Report, hosted by James Corbett. I’ve been following James’ work for quite some time, so I knew it would be an excellent deep-dive conversation. I’m pleased to say it turned out even better than I had hoped.
This was one of the most enjoyable interviews I’ve ever done. I also strongly suggest taking a look at The Corbett Report’s very popular YouTube channel.
Enjoy.