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Blackwater founder Erik Prince defends company

Erik Prince, founder of the controversial military contractor Blackwater, is on a different type of mission these days. Years after leaving the company he founded, Prince is defending Blackwater's record in his new book Civilian Warriors.
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Day 610:00Erik Prince lashes out at Blackwater's critics
Erik Prince, founder of the notorious security firm Blackwater, is on a different type of mission these days. Years after leaving the company he founded, Erik Prince is out to defend Blackwater's record in his new book Civilian Warriors.

Erik Prince, founder of the controversial military contractor Blackwater, is on a different type of mission these days.

Years after leaving the company he founded, Prince is defending Blackwater's record in his new book Civilian Warriors.

In his interview with CBC's Day 6, Prince bites back at detractors and reflects on Blackwater's controversial actions in Iraq, including the deaths of up to 17 civilians in Baghdad's Nisour Square.

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