Comments on: Sexual Harassment & Assault in Iraq: Tracy Barker’s Story

By: Sherman Richardson

Sherman Richardson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:53:58 +0000

Thank you for telling the truth William.

By: William Bancroft

William Bancroft — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:43:55 +0000

Guys,

There is something you need to know. Tracy made all of this up to get money. If you think I am kidding, you can aske any one of her sisters, her father, her step-mother and anyone that knows her. The court never found anyone guilty due to lack of evidence. She has been a liar all of her life and her own family has nothing to do with her. By the way, she built a mansion with the money she got from all the lawsuits, comtemplating about opening up a porn store in Yuma, (yup) and stole personal things from her mother before she passed away last Christmas. YOu can check it out yourself.

By: White Rose Adventures » Woman awarded $3M in assault claim against KBR

White Rose Adventures » Woman awarded $3M in assault claim against KBR — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:13:18 +0000

[...] in the early part of 2008 I made a post, Sexual Harassment & Assault in Iraq: Tracy Barker’s Story. It looks like the case has finally been settled through arbitration. The following is from the [...]

By: WhiteRose

WhiteRose — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:58:31 +0000

Thank you Mike for keeping us up to date. I am glad to hear that Tracy is getting justice! I wish we all could. Please tell her that I keep her in my prayers and wish her the best. Also, if she still has my number, please give me a call. My phone crashed and I lost hers.

By: Michael Conway, Esq.

Michael Conway, Esq. — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:34:14 +0000

Everybody take it easy. Tracy’s case is moving along fine. Ali Mokhtare recently lost his federal appeal seeking immunity for sexually assaulting Tracy and all of her allegations against KBR supervisors harassing and assaulting her have been confirmed in discovery depositions. I am writing this note because I want you people to know that the justice system, when properly engaged works. To have a good case you need two things: (1) good facts and (2) a hard working lawyer. Tracy has both. Tracy and her family will be okay and justice will be served. /s/ Mike Conway, Esq. Trial Counsel for the Barkers.

By: me

me — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:42:20 +0000

Ugh. This article is truly sad. I’ve been in the Green Zone for almost 9 months and using the excuse that “Guys will tend to be overly horny” to abuse women is an abomination. These contractors are paid 6-figure salaries by the US taxpayer and they need to conduct themselves sans criminal behavior. Ms. Tracy, on behalf of Green Zone males I formally apologize. I’m the supervisor of some civilian contractors and I assure you this type of harassment would never be tolerated under my watch.

By: WhiteRose

WhiteRose — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:57:37 +0000

I am sorry that you had to endure all that. Yes, it is a shame that they can’t police their own people and do whats right for ALL, instead of just a few. I hope that you tell your story to as many that will listen. Together, those of us that have gone through that crap can do something about it, and maybe, stop it.

By: E

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:30:15 +0000

So sorry you were treated as you were, Cindy. I was there, too, at different bases. The sub-contractor I worked for only moved me to a different base when I reported sexual harassment and assault. Much retaliation for going through company channels of reporting. I did not get raped in Iraq, but physically injured twice after refusing to “go down” on my foreman. The constant harassment and daily fear of rape/injury/career sabotage and stalking was traumatizing, as was the retaliation for reporting since nothing to my knowledge was ever done to the perpetrators, only increased harassment and danger for attempting to protect myself from further assault and constant harassment. As well as the accumulation of “minor” things like not getting the equipment that the males received who arrived before and after I did, when I wouldn’t “engage” after the foreman told me “they are going to have a fun time now, since we haven’t been with a woman in two years”. Wasn’t signed up for check writing priviliedges so I could purchase necessities in the PX, either, but all the men were signed up. The men got to ride with the foreman to and from work and to the DFAC, but I had to walk. At one location that meant 6 minutes total, 6 days a week to stand in line and wolf down lunch, since we had 30 minutes total lunch break in our 12 hour day and it was a 12 min. swift walk to and from the DFAC. After refusing to sign falsified documents twice and with my injury paperwork falsified, re-written by supervisor saying that I couldn’t report what happened because it wasn’t “acceptable”, my new foreman let me fill out new paperwork and he submitted the accurate info himself and was soon after terminated from the company, but nothing happened, to my knowledge, to the foreman who physically caused my head to slam into projected metal corner of a military vehicle. Needed is sexual harassment training, penalties for perpetrators, and disallowance of “arbitration only” clauses in civilian contracts. Sexual and physical assault crimes and sexual harassment should never be a part of the daily work environment, especially when serving in a war zone. Over half the “troops” were civilian and it amazed me how many felons were hired and promoted into postions of power over women. I bet there were a lot more unreported crimes, too, since foremen had their own vehicles and many had no accountability to their time or use of vehicle, day and night, with access to both military and civilian living quarters and military weapons and storage containers, etc. All the best to you, Cindy, in your healing process. Your coming forward increases national awareness of needed legislation regulating civilian contractors.

By: White Rose Adventures » Accused of Victimizing Another

White Rose Adventures » Accused of Victimizing Another — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:38:23 +0000

[...] UPDATE: Here is the link to the post I made on about Tracy. This post is still being commented on. Sexual Harassment & Assult in Iraq: Tracy Barker’s Story [...]

By: Jana

Jana — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:19:23 +0000

My question is are assult survivers being told about the Defense Base Act? I've been getting calls from rape survivors from overseas stating that they don't want to sue, and want to know how to get help without doing so. When I explained the DBA, it seems they know nothing about it, so I will be adding that to my site to help all those who do not want to sue, get help through the Defense Base Act. You do not have to sue to get help. Note:Any party in a Defense Base Act case who desires expedited processing of their claimby OALJ must now request such treatment in writing. They may do so in the LS-18 form filedwith the District Director when requesting a hearing before this office or by writing OALJ afterthe case is docketed there. If a request for expedited consideration is made, the case will beexpeditiously assigned to an ALJ for adjudication. The assigned ALJ will thereafter issue anotice scheduling the case for hearing within 60-90 days from the date of the notice.If a written request for expedited processing in a Defense Base Act case is not made, thecase will be scheduled as though it were a typical Longshore claim, i.e., the hearing will bescheduled to commence approximately 120 days from the date of the notice of hearing, anddiscovery and pretrial exchanges and submissions will proceed as usual.Notices of hearings in all Defense Base Act cases will now include the followinglanguage:Please visit http://www.dol.gov/esa/owcp/dlhwc/ExplainingDBA.htm for more information on the new changes.