The jury awarded plaintiffs Suhail Al Shimari, Salah Al-Ejaili and Asa'ad Al-Zubae $3 million each in compensatory damages and $11 million each in punitive damages, highlighting the severity of their treatment at Abu Ghraib.
Baher Azmy, representing the plaintiffs, emphasized that this verdict exemplifies justice and accountability, praising the resilience of the plaintiffs against the challenges posed by CACI throughout the legal process.
"Today is a big day for me and for justice," stated Al-Ejaili, noting that the victory is not just personal but represents hope against oppression and a warning to torturous practices.
The plaintiffs argued that while CACI's interrogators did not directly inflict abuse, the company was complicit in the conspiracy to use harsh treatment to "soften up" detainees, pointing to a deeper issue of accountability.
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