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"The jury awarded the three plaintiffs $42 million in damages, marking the first time a civilian contractor has been held legally responsible for abuses at Abu Ghraib. The lawsuit alleged that CACI officials conspired with US military personnel to subject the plaintiffs to torture and other crimes. The verdict follows 16 years of litigation and is seen as a major victory for human rights defenders."
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