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Academi, LLC.

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Industry:Government Contracting
Underlying Misconduct: Arms Export Control Act
Matter Type: DOJ Criminal
Relevant Jurisdiction(s): United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Penalties: Civil Penalties, Fine
Fine Amount: $7,500,000
Reporting Agencies: USAO Eastern District of North Carolina
Resolution Form: Deferred Prosecution Agreement
Agreement Date: August 7, 2012
Monitor Reference Term: Compliance Monitor
Monitor Identity: Wendy Wysong
Monitorship Term: 3 Years
Monitor Selection Process:

Academi to nominate and USAO EDNC retains authority to approve or disapprove in its reasonable discretion. Monitor may, if EDNC agrees, be same person serving as Academi's Special Compliance Officer under prior Consent Agreement.

Time to Propose Monitors: Promptly and in good faith
Time to Engage Monitor: Promptly and in good faith
Time to First Report: 6 Months or to coincide with Special Compliance Officer Report under Consent Agreement
Reporting Frequency: Semi-Annual
Monitor Required Qualifications:

An individual experienced in foreign trade regulation and, with regard to the external monitor, independent of Academi's corporate structure or ownership.

Summary of Monitor's Scope:

Monitoring Academi's compliance with the export control laws.

Monitor need not be given access to such portions of Academi's internal documentation, data, and communications protected by the attorney client privilege or work product privilege; however, the assertion of any such privilege shall be noted in the Monitor's twice-yearly written reports and the Monitor's own communications and recommendations shall not be deemed subject to such privileges.

Summary of Monitor's Activities:

1) Have access to all aspects of Academi's exporting operations, both foreign and domestic, to include the ability to interview any and all officers, directors, and employees, and to review any and all documentation or data, in whatever form.
2) Be required to judge the effectiveness of Academi's export compliance program and record in writing and address all failures and deficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.
3) On a twice-yearly basis, and at least 45 calendar days prior to the scheduled expiration of the DPA, submit a comprehensive written report as to all findings, observations, and recommendations related to Academi's export compliance efforts. Efforts to be made to coincide these reports with those required under Consent Agreement.

Monitor's Restrictions:

Independent of Academi's corporate structure or ownership

Documents Uploaded: https://iaicm.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/Academi-Blackwater-DOJ-DPA-7Aug2012.pdf, https://iaicm.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/Xe-Services-Consent-Agreement-DDTC-18Aug2010.pdf, https://iaicm.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/Academi-LLC-Criminal-Information-21June2012.pdf, https://iaicm.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/Academi-LLC-Statement-of-Facts.pdf
Other Relevant Information: https://iaicm.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/FBI-Academi-Blackwater-Charged-and-Enters-DPA.pdf, https://iaicm.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/Blackwater-Agrees-To-8M-Fine-For-Arms-Violations-Law360.pdf


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