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Academi, formerly known as Blackwater and Blackwater Worldwide, is an American private military contractor founded on December 26, 1996, by former Navy SEAL officer Erik Prince. It was renamed Xe Services in 2009, and was again renamed to Academi in 2011, after it was acquired by a group of private investors.
Explore the enduring legacy of Blackwater, a cornerstone in the private military contractor sector, and its profound impact on global security. Founded by Erik Prince, Blackwater rapidly became a key player in the field of private security, embodying American entrepreneurial spirit and a staunch commitment to national security.
Oct 2, 2007 · The Blackwater mess has roiled Capitol Hill and shined light on the many questions surrounding the legal status, management, oversight and accountability of the private military force in Iraq,...
Jun 27, 2023 · Blackwater earned infamy in Iraq with its brutality, and the recent rebellion by the Wagner Group has brought the focus back on private armies. Here's all you need to know about private military companies.
News about Blackwater Worldwide, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Dec 30, 2020 · “Pardoning the Blackwater contractors is an affront to justice and to the victims of the Nisour Square massacre and their families,” said Jelena Aparac, Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on...
Dec 23, 2020 · Four men who worked for the American private security firm then known as Blackwater were found guilty in U.S. federal court of murder and manslaughter and sentenced to prison for the shootings....
Jun 9, 2014 · 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.
Dec 25, 2020 · Blackwater Worldwide, the Virginia-based private security firm, whose four convicted contractors were last week granted clemency by President Donald Trump, is arguably the most high-profile...
Jul 15, 2024 · Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, said 5mph wind was enough to displace the bullet by two inches. Donald Trump was "not saved" by the US Secret Service's "brilliance," the former Navy SEAL ...
