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:: 9.16.2006 ::
Halliburton the Horrible
Heading to Baghdad airport, a fuel convoy turned into an inferno, and resulted in the largest single loss of American civilians in the Iraq war. Seven died and 26 were injured.
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"I can only say that the escorts for my convoy expended 2,000 rounds of ammunition in a five mile period," the leader says, adding that he informed Halliburton KBR of the attack on his convoy.
And yet, KBR security coordinator Steve Pulley testified that none of his superiors put a stop to the fuel convoy.
"KBR security did their job that day, KBR security did their job that week, and KBR security was overruled," Pulley says.
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"The executive responsible ... was under pressure" ... and "having that convoy proceed in the face of danger was one way to show improved performance," the letter says.
KBR denies the charges and says, like the Army, it should be immune from lawsuits. Yet, in a letter sent to Stannard just prior to the lawsuit, the company offers to help him receive the Army Defense of Freedom medal, but only if Stannard will agree to "release" KBR "from any and all claims." In essence, this means giving up any right to sue.
Emphasis added. Full story here. Found on Fark.
:: Deb 4:13 PM :: permalink ::
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