KBR Gang-Rape Case

... makes it to court. KBR had sought to force Jamie Leigh Jones' case into into arbitration, but a Texas judge ruled that the charges of sexual assault, rape, battery, and false imprisonment were actually serious enough to warrant a real trial. ABC News noted that there was, however, one exception:

Ellison did, however, rule that a sexual harassment claim that Jones included in her case against her supervisor in Texas would have to be decided in arbitration.

More on KBR, from Think Progress:

"KBR Ignored Warnings Of Unsafe Electrical Wiring That Led To Deaths Of U.S. Troops"

"Former KBR employees say workers stole from Iraq, ‘melted down gold to make spurs.’"

"Former Employee Says KBR Promoted Camp Manager After She Was Caught Stealing"

"KBR Dodges $500 Million In Social Security And Medicare Taxes In Cheney-Backed Scheme"

"Latest KBR scandal: contractors accused of sexual harrassment at British Embassy in Iraq."

"Pentagon Dismisses KBR Contaminated Water: Troops Should ‘Just Drink Bottled Water’"

"Rep. Poe: KBR Gang Rape Was Not ‘An Isolated Case Of Sexual Assault’"


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