Accountable

Vegas Police Held Accountable: Exonerated Woman Wins $34M in Wrongful Conviction Case from 2001 Murder

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Las Vegas – A U.S. jury has concluded that police in Las Vegas fabricated evidence in a 2001 murder case, resulting in a staggering $34 million award to a woman who was wrongly convicted and later exonerated. This significant verdict comes after years of legal battles for the woman who spent nearly two decades fighting to clear her name. The case hinged on the confession of the accused to the killing of a homeless man found near Las Vegas. Her lawyers argued that the evidence against her was concocted, leading to her wrongful conviction in … Read more

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

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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

Justice Served: Former Abu Ghraib Detainees Awarded $42 Million, Contractor Held Accountable in Landmark Trial

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In a landmark decision stemming from a federal civil case, three former detainees of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison have been awarded $42 million in damages. The case, which concluded in Alexandria, Virginia, found a military contractor liable for its role in the mistreatment and torture of prisoners. The verdict marks a significant development in the long-standing controversies surrounding Abu Ghraib, an infamous symbol of human rights abuses during the Iraq War. Images from Abu Ghraib showing detainees being abused by U.S. personnel had sparked global outrage when they first emerged in the early 2000s. … Read more

Bay Shore School District Held Accountable for Neglecting Student Abuse Claims

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Bay Shore, NY — A recent ruling has placed the Bay Shore Union Free School District under scrutiny for its handling of sexual abuse claims lodged against Thomas Bernagozzi, a former teacher in the district. The court has found the district liable for negligence in addressing the allegations, marking a significant turn in a case that has captured local concern and raised questions about oversight in educational institutions. Details emerged that the district allegedly overlooked repeated signals and accusations that pointed to Bernagozzi’s misconduct over the years. This oversight, as court documents suggest, may have … Read more