Prosecutors narrow focus in Blackwater killings updated Fri, December 7, 2007
Federal prosecutors investigating the shooting deaths of 17 Iraqi civilians have narrowed their focus on as few as three Blackwater bodyguards and have given others immunity for cooperating in the case, The Associated Press has learned.
Blackwater guards pumped on steroids, lawsuit alleges updated Tue, November 27, 2007
A quarter of Blackwater security guards in Iraq use steroids and other "judgment-altering substances," according to a lawsuit filed by the families of several Iraqis killed or wounded in a Baghdad shooting in September.
U.S. military: 43 people in security convoy held after Iraq shooting updated Mon, November 19, 2007
Iraqi troops detained 43 people, mostly Sri Lankans and other foreigners, in a convoy run by a U.S.-contracted firm after an Iraqi woman was wounded in a Baghdad shooting involving their vehicles, the U.S. military said. It denied reports that two Americans were also arrested.
State Dept. inspector-general bows out of Blackwater probe updated Wed, November 14, 2007
The State Department's inspector-general announced Wednesday he would recuse himself from decisions involving security contractor Blackwater, after admitting his brother serves as an adviser to the company.
Blackwater: FBI hasn't interviewed key figures in killings updated Wed, November 14, 2007
The FBI has not yet interviewed five "key" members of a Blackwater security team involved in the shooting deaths of 17 Iraqis, a Blackwater spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Report: FBI finds 14 Blackwater killings unjustified updated Wed, November 14, 2007
A Blackwater Worldwide spokeswoman says the company supports "stringent accountability" for any wrongdoing in the wake of a New York Times report that federal investigators have found that the shooting deaths of at least 14 Iraqis by guards nearly two months ago violated rules of deadly force.
State Department won't probe Iraq shooting involving security firm updated Tue, November 13, 2007
The U.S. government is not conducting an official investigation into a shooting in Baghdad involving a private security contractor hired by the U.S. State Department, U.S. officials said.
Mom: My son was mutilated and I want answers updated Wed, November 7, 2007
Donna Zovko walks to her son's grave. Tears stream down her face and she begins trembling amid a steady rain. She kisses her right hand and with it strokes her boy's headstone.
Officials: Blackwater guards offered limited immunity updated Tue, October 30, 2007
No blanket immunity deal was offered to Blackwater guards for their statements regarding a shootout in Iraq last month that left 17 Iraqi civilians dead, two senior State Department officials told CNN Tuesday.
U.S. promised Blackwater guards immunity, officials say updated Mon, October 29, 2007
State Department investigators promised Blackwater guards immunity from prosecution for last month's deadly shooting of 17 Iraqi civilians in Baghdad, according to officials familiar with the matter.
