Historic Abu Ghraib verdict: U.S. Contractor held accountable for torture

After years of legal battles, three Iraqi survivors of torture in the Abu Ghraib prison have secured justice in a historic victory in U.S. courts. The jury ruled in favour of the Iraqi plaintiffs, holding a private contractor, CACI, accountable for its role in the abuse and torture of detainees during the Iraq War.

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Torture Journal
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2024-12-27
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https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v34i3.152171
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Torture, Ethics, and Law
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Historic Abu Ghraib verdict: U.S. Contractor held accountable for torture

Andrea Mølgaard
Torture Journal
Torture, Ethics, and Law
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Historic Abu Ghraib verdict: U.S. Contractor held accountable for torture

Andrea Mølgaard
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Abstract

After years of legal battles, three Iraqi survivors of torture in the Abu Ghraib prison have secured justice in a historic victory in U.S. courts. The jury ruled in favour of the Iraqi plaintiffs, holding a private contractor, CACI, accountable for its role in the abuse and torture of detainees during the Iraq War.

Torture JournalVol. 34(3)
The Center for Victims of Torture (US)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Torture, Ethics, and Law
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