Trial Against U.S. Contractor for Abu Ghraib Abuses Begins

Former detainees testify in federal court, detailing severe mistreatment and implicating civilian interrogators in their abuse.

Three former Abu Ghraib detainees have brought a civil case against CACI Premier Technology, alleging the contractor's role in their torture.
Retired General Antonio Taguba's testimony links CACI employees directly to abusive practices, intensifying scrutiny on civilian roles in military operations.
Plaintiffs recount horrifying experiences, including threats, sexual humiliation, and physical abuse during their detention.
CACI denies wrongdoing, attributing abuses to 'sadistic' military police, while plaintiffs' lawyers argue CACI directed such abuses.
The trial, delayed for over 15 years, marks a significant moment in addressing alleged war crimes by U.S. contractors.