A U.S. jury has awarded $42 million to three former detainees of Iraq's infamous Abu Ghraib prison, concluding that military contractor CACI played a complicit role in their mistreatment. The plaintiffs detailed extensive abuse including beatings and sexual assault during their detention. This ruling marks a significant accountability measure as CACI was held liable for the actions of its interrogators, who allegedly conspired with military police. Despite CACI's attempts to deny responsibility, the verdict showcases a landmark decision against civilian contractors in torture cases stemming from governmental military actions.