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June 16, 2010

Report: Blackwater Owner Considering Move to UAE
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The Nation magazine is reporting Blackwater owner Erik Prince could be
planning a move to the United Arab Emirates. According to independent
journalist Jeremy Scahill, three "sources close to Blackwater and
Prince" say Prince is planning a move to the UAE amidst growing legal
troubles for his private military firm. Five of Prince’s deputies were
indicted on weapons charges in April, and just last week Prince
announced he is putting Blackwater up for sale. The UAE has no
extradition treaty with the United States. A Blackwater spokesperson
refused to confirm or deny whether Prince is planning a move abroad.



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