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