Federal Jury Orders CACI to Pay $42 Million, $14 Million Per Plaintiff, for Abu Ghraib Torture

Nov 12, 2024, 07:30 PM

A federal jury has found Virginia-based defense contractor CACI International liable for its role in the abuse and torture of detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison during 2003-2004. The jury awarded $42 million in damages to three Iraqi men who were subjected to mistreatment at the notorious prison, equating to $14 million per plaintiff. The verdict, delivered in Alexandria, Virginia, marks a significant legal accountability for actions taken during the Iraq war. The case is notable for being the first of its kind to reach trial, providing a rare instance of accountability for post-9/11 torture practices.