Private security contractors reindicted by grand jury on manslaughter charges . The killings led Iraq 's government to slap limits on security contractors hired by various firms , including Virginia-based Blackwater -- now under new management and known as Academi . `` The vast majority of the U.S. contractors who served in Iraq did so with honor and integrity , but , as alleged today , these defendants abused their power through a relentless attack on unarmed civilians that recklessly exceeded any possible justification , '' said Case relates to shooting in 2007 that left 17 unarmed Iraqi civilians dead . The case is being investigated as a possible civil rights violation and could result in the dismissal of all charges. Incident prompted international outrage as U.S. prosecution has dragged on for years .
Private security contractors reindicted by grand jury on manslaughter charges . Case relates to shooting in 2007 that left 17 unarmed Iraqi civilians dead . The case is being investigated as a possible civil rights violation and could result in the dismissal of all charges. Incident prompted international outrage as U.S. prosecution has dragged on for years .