Jury Decides on $42 Million Compensation for Iraqi Victims of Abu Ghraib Abuses
A federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, recently handed down a significant verdict, awarding $42 million in damages to four Iraqi men who alleged torture and inhumane treatment at Abu Ghraib prison by employees of U.S.-based military contractor CACI. The men claimed these abuses occurred during interrogation sessions at the infamous facility, known globally for its human rights violations following the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. The verdict concluded a lengthy legal battle that spotlighted the role of private firms in military operations abroad, particularly regarding their responsibility and accountability under U.S. law. Legal experts suggest … Read more