Salman had found that the easiest way to deal with the phalanx of trucks was simply to clear a path for them, to stop civilian traffic and let the. Washington ap a former blackwater security contractor was convicted wednesday of murder at his third trial in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in iraq. Federal appeals court today threw out the murder conviction of former blackwater security guard nicholas slatten, who had been sentenced. Exblackwater contractors sentenced in iraq shooting cnn. While defense lawyers argued the private security contractors acted. A federal judge has ruled that four exblackwater guards will face sentences of 30 years to life for their role in a shooting that killed 14 iraqi civilians. Washington ap a former blackwater security contractor was sentenced wednesday to life in prison for his role in the 2007 shooting. Exblackwater contractors sentenced for iraq shooting. The nisour square massacre occurred on september 16, 2007 where employees of blackwater security consulting now academi, a private military company contracted by the us government to provide security services in iraq, shot at iraqi civilians, killing 17 and injuring 20 in nisour square, baghdad. A search of darby green pond took place on monday morning february 26 in connection with the shooting of a 17yearold boy in blackwater four officers were spotted knee deep in. Blackwater shootem up with civilians as targets criftyscud. Witnesses shed new light on the killing of 17 iraqis by american contractors in baghdad. The killings outraged iraqis and strained relations. File in this june 11, 2014, file photo, former blackwater worldwide guard nicholas slatten enters a taxi cab as he leaves federal court in washington, after the start of his trial.
Video of americnt contractors in iraq shooting into civilian crowds, crashing into civilian cars for amusement and running over an iraqi female then fleeing the scene laughing. A federal judge monday sentenced a former blackwater worldwide security guard to life in prison and three others to 30year terms for killing 14 unarmed civilians in a baghdad traffic circle in. Seventeen iraqi civilians died, including women and children. Blackwater on trial over killing of 14 iraqi civilians in. The heavily armed contractors did a great job of demonstrating why they were barred from carrying guns, shooting two civilians and, at one point, another blackwater contractor. Blackwater guards given stiff sentences for 2007 iraq shooting that. Blackwater shootings murder, iraq says the new york times. Blackwater shooting scene was chaotic the new york times. Exblackwater contractor sentenced to life in iraq shootings. Excontractors with blackwater security company are sentenced to life in prison for their role in a 2007 mass shooting in baghdads nusoor square. The massacre left 14 civilians dead and at least 17 wounded. Fbi investigators concluded in 2007 that at least five blackwater guards, some with automatic weapons, opened fire on iraqi civilians. After years of delays, four former guards from the security firm blackwater worldwide are facing trial in the killings of 14 iraqi civilians and the wounding of 18 others in bloodshed that.
Torture, killing, children shot and how the us tried to keep it all. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Blackwater guards accused of shooting civilians in afghanistan. Occupants of a white sedan died after the car came under fire the iraqi government has accused blackwater security guards of killing the civilians on the morning of 16 september 2007, while they were escorting an. The shooting of iraqi civilians in an incident involving us security firm blackwater has been the subject of several investigations. Former blackwater contractors face new charges in iraq. Rogue contractors shooting iraqi civilians no end in sight. Former blackwater security guards were sentenced monday for the shooting of dozens of iraqi civilians in nisour square in baghdad, iraq.
Exblackwater contractor found guilty in 2007 iraq shooting. And the americans, who have always claimed never to count civilian. A washington, dc jury has convicted one former blackwater guard of murder and three more from the private military company of voluntary manslaughter in connection with infamous 2007 shooting in baghdad that left 14 civilians dead and 17 others injured. Blackwater forces in baghdads nisour square internet archive. Prosecutors charged that slatten was the first to fire shots in the september 2007 massacre that killed 14 iraqi civilians at a crowded traffic circle. Us jury convicts blackwater guards in 2007 killing of. Rating is available when the video has been rented. The blackwater employees were guarding a us diplomatic convoy when they opened fire, killing 17 unarmed iraqi civilians according to an iraqi investigation, or 14, according to the us count. Former blackwater guards sentenced for massacre of unarmed.
By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. A woman in a black fulllength burka began to cross the street. Blackwater renamed first xe services and then academi after the incident saw it thrown out of iraq and dubbed a mercenary force by a united nations report reached a civilian settlement on. The blackwater shooting 2007 the new york times youtube. Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 17yearold boy shot chief inspector matt reeves said. The story was so polarizing that blackwater has since renamed twice, and is now known as academi. In this 2007 video, witnesses shed light on the killing of 17 iraqis by american contractors in baghdad. Blackwater guards claimed that the convoy was ambushed and that they fired. Blackwater guards convicted for slaughtering iraqi civilians.
Blackwater security contractors sentenced for massacre of. Judge rips state depts handling of blackwater shootings. A 16yearold boy from blackwater is custody after being arrested on. The american firm blackwater usa has been served notice that it faces investigations for war crimes after 17 unarmed iraqi civilians were killed. New charges in blackwater shooting in baghdad, iraq. The shooting infuriated iraqis and stressed already tense relations between iraq and the us. Bbc news middle east iraqis angry at blackwater shooting.
On 14 may 2005 the logs allege that blackwater shot a civilian car, reportedly killing the driver. Prosecutors say the heavily armed blackwater convoy. And so, you have an offduty blackwater contractor shooting and killing a bodyguard to the iraqi vice president. A new 10minute video posted on youtube that shows the aftermath of the violent sept. Detectives investigating a shooting in blackwater have made a third arrest. Eyewitnesses and recovering victims of the shooting in which 11 iraqi civilians died say the blackwater account is wrong. Blackwater employees who recorded themselves in this video are nothing more than impotent monkeys who thought driving around in a humvee and ramming innocent civilians who get in the way of their armored vehicle while shooting at random passersby. Blackwater shootem up with civilians as targets youtube.
Blackwater security guards handed lengthy sentences for. Four blackwater guards face charges of manslaughter, attempted manslaughter and gun violations in the sept. A family rallied on 2 continents as a loved one fought covid19. Other iraqi security forces and blackwater quickreaction forces soon reportedly. The nisour square massacre occurred on september 16, 2007 where employees of blackwater security consulting now academi, a private military company contracted by the us government to provide security services in iraq, shot at iraqi civilians, killing 17 and injuring 20 in nisour square, baghdad, while escorting a u. Over a dozen unarmed iraqi civilians were killed in 2007 incident, badly straining u. Why four blackwater contractors were just now convicted of killing 17 iraqi civilians in 2007 by dara lind oct 23, 2014, 2. Prosecutors visit blackwater shooting site cbs news. A federal jury convicted four men for the 2007 shooting deaths of 14 of iraqi civilians. The guards are accused of opening fire in busy nisoor square on sept.
Why four blackwater contractors were just now convicted of. Video shows us contractors killing civilians youtube. Nicholas slatten, 35, of sparta, tennessee, was found guilty of firstdegree murder in washington for his role in the shooting, which strained international relations and drew intense scrutiny of the role of american contractors in. A man, 40, and a boy, 16, both from blackwater were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Blackwater security guards then opened fire in a busy baghdad square. This is what you get for getting too close and personal with blackwater aka xe and academi. Exblackwater security guard is convicted of murder in baghdad. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. A federal judge has sentenced a former blackwater security contractor to life in prison for his role in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in iraq.
Nicholas slatten played a part in a 2007 massacre of iraqi civilians, including children. Image caption police patrols have been stepped up following the shooting a fourth person has been arrested in connection with the. This is of particular interest now because the blackwater guards accused of murdering 17 civilians in nisour square will go on trial in d. Asked by the bbc if anyone shot at the convoy, an iraqi policeman, speaking anonymously, answered unequivocally. The response of blackwater and the bush administration was to whisk this individual, andrew moonen, out of iraq within, i think this is two or three days of the shooting, back to the united states. A man and woman have also been released while inquiries continue. Video shows fastmoving florida panhandle fire sweep across road. Blackwater employees running over and shooting at people.
Describing the video dated april 2006 that shows a woman being hit by a blackwater vehicle, glass writes. None of the victims was an insurgent, or posed any threat to the raven 23 convoy, the. The aegis trophy video, in which contractors took video of themselves shooting at civilians, set it to the elvis song runaway train, and put it on the internet. Employees of the us military contracting group academi formerly xe, blackwater usa and blackwater worldwide are seen in new leaked video shooting their machine guns at random while driving. An investigation of the shooting deaths of 17 iraqi civilians by blackwater personnel found that all but three of the shootings were unjustified, officials said. Ashraf khalil washington ap a former blackwater security contractor was sentenced wednesday to life in prison for his role in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in iraq that left 14 people dead. Blackwater security guards convicted msnbc youtube.
Four former blackwater private security contractors faced new federal charges on thursday, the latest chapter in a controversial political and. Blackwater killing civilians in iraq 1 of 5 mrclaudiusmaximus. Warning thread blackwater mercenaries slaughtering civilians might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Blackwater faces war crimes inquiry after killings in iraq the. Video of shooting in afghanistan prompts us military probe duration. A jury on wednesday found four blackwater guards guilty of killing over a dozen unarmed iraqi civilians in a 2007 mass shooting. Vying to convict a former blackwater security guard of a wartime shooting where 14 iraqi civilians were killed, federal prosecutors primed the jury with photos of the massacre, and followed up friday with the testimony of one of the first americans to arrive at the scene. Charges in the shooting were first brought against six blackwater employees in 2008, one of whom, jeremy ridgeway, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and.
Blackwater guards convicted in 2007 baghdad shooting rt. The dark truth about blackwater brookings institution. Blackwater killing civilians in iraq 1 of 5 youtube. Blackwater shooting scene was chaotic at least eight iraqis were killed in a shooting involving blackwater private security officers in nisour square on sept. Washington one former employee of the private blackwater worldwide security company was sentenced monday to life in prison and three others to.