CACI Found Liable for Abu Ghraib Torture
CACI Found Liable for Abu Ghraib Torture

CACI Found Liable for Abu Ghraib Torture

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A U.S. federal jury has found Virginia-based military contractor CACI liable for its role in the torture of prisoners at Abu Ghraib in Iraq during the 2003-2004 period, awarding $42 million in damages to three former detainees. This landmark verdict marks the first time a civilian contractor has been held legally responsible for such abuses, including both compensatory and punitive damages. The plaintiffs, Suhail Al Shimari, Salah Al-Ejaili, and Asa’ad Al-Zubae, testified to enduring beatings, sexual abuse, and other cruel treatment at the hands of military police, allegedly under the directive of CACI's interrogators. CACI plans to appeal, denying direct involvement but acknowledging their interrogators' presence at the site. This case sets a significant precedent for holding military contractors accountable for human rights abuses committed alongside U.S. military operations overseas. The decision underscores the persistent efforts to seek justice and accountability for victims of the U.S. government's post-9/11 torture regime.

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