Tag: Abu Ghraib
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Jury Awards $42 Million to Abu Ghraib Detainees, Contractor Held Responsible
In a landmark decision, a jury has awarded $42 million to former detainees of Abu Ghraib, holding a private contractor responsible for its role in the abuse that occurred at the Iraqi prison. The case marks a significant moment of accountability for the mistreatment of prisoners that drew worldwide condemnation when it came to light…