Blackwater in gray area again: Disputed shooting in Iraq raises doubts.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) | September 19, 2007 | Copyright

Byline: E.A. Torriero

Sep. 19--Banned by the Iraqi government after a shooting in Baghdad that left at least eight Iraqis dead, the American security firm Blackwater USA is sure to draw more fire from opponents who see the North Carolina-based company as an unregulated army.

But for supporters, the incident only bolsters Blackwater. They hail the company's work as a heroic necessity and say the incident will enhance Blackwater as it expands its business of training law-enforcement officers domestically and abroad while seeking more lucrative government ...

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