Five Blackwater security contractors accused of killing 17 people in Iraq in 2007 . When security contractors are under attack , Iraqis call gunfire unprovoked . Judge found case was built largely on ` ` and compelled under a threat of job loss '' Joe Biden said he is '' disappointed '' with the ruling , Justice Department denied appeal .
Five Blackwater security guards accused of killing 17 people in Baghdad in 2007 . Company says contractors came under attack , Iraqis call gunfire unprovoked . Judge found case was built largely on `` statements compelled under a threat of job loss '' Joe Biden said he is '' disappointed '' with the ruling , Justice Department will appeal .