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

Jury Awards $42 Million to Abu Ghraib Detainees, Virginia Contractor Held Liable for Torture

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia jury recently determined that a military contractor should compensate three former detainees of the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq with $42 million for its role in their torture and maltreatment in the early 2000s. The plaintiffs, subjected to grim ordeals including beatings and sexual abuse, argued that the contractor, CACI, was culpable even though its interrogators did not personally conduct the torture. The company based in Reston, Virginia, has responded to the verdict with disappointment, announcing intentions to appeal. CACI has maintained that its employees were uninvolved in any … Read more

Jury Holds Defense Contractor Accountable for Abu Ghraib Torture, Awards Millions in Landmark Torture Case

Richmond, Virginia — After years of contentious legal battles, a Virginia federal jury has delivered a pivotal verdict against CACI Premier Technology, Inc., a defense contractor, finding it complicit in the abuse and torture of three Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison about twenty years ago. This historical judgment, resulting in significant financial compensation for the victims, marks the first instance where a U.S. jury has addressed claims of post-9/11 torture involving American military personnel and contracted entities. During the protracted litigation, which spanned over 15 years and involved numerous dismissal attempts and appeals by … Read more

Jury Awards $42 Million to Abu Ghraib Detainees, Virginia Contractor Found Liable for Torture

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — In a landmark decision, a U.S. jury on Tuesday ruled in favor of three former detainees of Abu Ghraib prison, awarding them a staggering $42 million in damages. The verdict held CACI, a military contractor based in Reston, Virginia, responsible for its role in the abuse that occurred at the infamous Iraqi prison nearly two decades ago. This judgement followed an earlier trial wherein a jury remained deadlocked on the culpability of CACI, whose civilian interrogators were employed at Abu Ghraib during the turbulent years of 2003 and 2004. The recent verdict … Read more