Ms Sparky » Franken Amendment*

KBR can’t recover $2M from Jones; case not frivolous says Judge

Ms Sparky — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:18:00 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" John O’Brien – (Legal Newsline) – HOUSTON – September 27, 2011 – Jamie Leigh Jones, the woman who alleged her employer was at fault for a rape that a jury said never happened, must pay court costs to the company she sued but not its attorneys [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

How Women Won the KBR Rape Case

Ms Sparky — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:33:23 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Whatever the outcome of the Jamie Leigh Jones trial, victims of sexual assault may now get their days in court. Pema Levy – (The American Prospect) – July 11, 2011 – In 2005, Jamie Leigh Jones went to work in Baghdad’s Green Zone for KBR, then [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

KBR Named A Preferred Employer Among Women? Surely you jest!

Ms Sparky — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:13:22 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Every once in a while, something so incomprehensible happens, it throws off the whole balance of nature, white becomes black, up becomes down and pigs fly. In a recent news release from KBR, it states they have made it onto the “Top 50 Employers” list for [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

It’s hammer time – keeping defense contractors in check

Forseti — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:08:44 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Will 2011 be the year that we see the USG grow a set and begin enforcing the laws on errant and corrupt contractors? In the last few months new legislation has been enacted that seems to point in that direction. However, as the loyal readers of Ms Sparky [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Women team up to stop alleged contractor abuses in Iraq

Ms Sparky — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:09:11 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

"Companies only have one sense of conscience, and it's their bottom line," Kelly said. "A jury is going to have to tell KBR and Halliburton that they don't appreciate how they are treating American citizens in Iraq; it is the only way to stop this." Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

KBR employee Anna Mayo recalls attack in Iraq (Updated)

Ms Sparky — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:55:40 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Anna Mayo says what happened to her one morning in her sleeping quarters changed her life forever. Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Cenk Uygur on the Franken Amendment

Ms Sparky — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:36:29 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" MsSparky.com has been following the Franken Amendment since we first heard about it. It still amazes me we have to pass a law so women who have been raped while working for a Defense contractor in a war zone can seek restitution in civil court. This [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Another KBR employee files suit for Iraq sexual assault by co-worker

Ms Sparky — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:08:59 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Woman sues KBR, claiming it’s at fault for a sexual assault A co-worker in Iraq convicted of the attack on her JAMES PINKERTON – HOUSTON CHRONICLE – Oct. 5, 2010 – A Houston woman has filed suit against government contracting firm KBR, alleging it created a [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

KBR sets themselves up for new Title VII lawusits! Woo Hoo!

Ms Sparky — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 02:33:12 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" A couple days ago I blogged about a rumor that was buzzing that KBR had another sexual assault victim. I am still trying to verify that information. But….what I did start getting were numerous complaints from KBR female employees claiming they were not longer “permitted” to [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Zero tolerance, zero accountability, zero prosecutions – FAR/DFARS be damned!

Ms Sparky — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:11:01 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" After reading the Washington Post article below I felt compelled to design a new recruiting flier for my friends at the Defense Department (DoD), State Department (DoS) and Justice Department (DoJ), all FREE OF CHARGE of course! It is regarding their “look the other way” policy [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

The Pentagon takes a hard line on mandatory arbitration for crimes against contractor employees

Ms Sparky — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:56:34 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Defense implements sexual assault rule By Robert Brodsky May 20, 2010 Companies that restrict victims of alleged sexual assault from pursuing legal action will not be eligible for future Defense Department contracts. On Wednesday, the department published an interim rule in the Federal Register that implements [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

KBR’s Heather Browne sold her soul now things are getting hot!

Ms Sparky — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:27 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Evidently if you email KBR’s Communications Director Heather Browne because you are disgusted with the vile trash that comes from her office by way of official KBR “statements” on the rape of KBR employees you get a response back from KBR’s Vice President of Security. I [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

KBR continues their assault of rape victim

Ms Sparky — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:02:49 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" KBR Says Jamie Leigh Jones Was Asking For It (note: any reference to 2007 as the year Jamie was raped is incorrect. The year is 2005 and the quoted court documents are being amended ) Jamie Leigh Jones worked for KBR when she was brutally gang [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

KBR withdraws appeal in Jamie Jones rape case

Ms Sparky — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:29:42 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Halliburton drops high court appeal in rape case Associated Press – March 22, 2010 4:05 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) – Halliburton Co. and KBR have withdrawn an appeal asking the Supreme Court to block the trial of a former military contractor from Texas who says she [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

We Deliver…….booty calls?

Ms Sparky — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:13:30 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Evidently KBR has had to put a stop to (or actually started enforcing) their no fraternization policy. On March 19, 2010 KBR HQ sent this ALL HANDS email to Iraq and Afghanistan LOGCAP III employees. I wonder if this includes KBR employees who have transitioned to [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Contractors “ill-prepared” for consequences of hiring criminals???

Ms Sparky — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:01:41 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Franken amendment threatens to take funds from contractors 2010 Defense Appropriations Act provision witholds money from contractors using employee arbitration clauses By Matthew Weigelt • Feb 22, 2010 Contractors, particularly large defense companies, are ill-prepared for a provision of the 2010 Defense Appropriations Act that stops [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

KBR’s don’t ask, don’t tell policy against rape victims

Ms Sparky — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:52:39 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Raped and Drugged at KBR, Woman Says By CAMERON LANGFORD – Courthouse News Service – January 29, 2010 HOUSTON (CN) – At least two fellow workers drugged, raped and sodomized a paramedic working for Kellogg Brown and Root in Iraq, after KBR failed to warn her [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

KBR’s Bill Bodie babbles in Yankton

Ms Sparky — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:46:53 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" KBR President, Bill Bodie is out there trying to sell his “KBR snake oil” again. He actually took the time to responded to a letter from a reader about the Franken Amendment in a small town newspaper in Yankton, South Dakota. KBR must be absolutely desperate. [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Defense contractors must now air dirty deeds in public

Ms Sparky — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:18:53 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Defense contractors such as KBR can no longer hide behind the closed doors of secret binding arbitration for serious issues such as discrimination, harassment, rape and assault. No longer with KBR and others be able to violate Title VII Laws and then just sweep them under [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

Yes, KBR, Congress is Talking About You-Huffington Post

Ms Sparky — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:43:48 +0000

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Another insightful story from The Huffington Post! Well done!! To read any of the 100′s of post I have publish on KBR just pick a category on the left! David Isenberg – Huffington Post Author, Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq Posted: December 26, 2009 [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky: