Legal Battle and Verdict
A .S. jury awarded $42 million to three former detainees of , holding CACI Premier Technology responsible for their torture and mistreatment, marking a significant legal precedent.
The plaintiffs received $3 million each in compensatory damages and $11 million each in punitive damages, fully matching their sought amount, for abuses including beatings and sexual assault.
Reactions and Implications
CACI denied its employees engaged in torture and expressed disappointment, signaling intentions to appeal the verdict, while the hailed the ruling as a measure of justice and accountability.
The case, representing the first time a U.S. jury heard claims from Abu Ghraib survivors, underscores the potential for holding private military contractors accountable for human rights violations.