What happened in Abu Ghraib and why did a US court award damages?

A US federal jury ruled that CACI must pay $42m to three Iraqi men tortured at Abu Ghraib in 2004. The plaintiffs suffered abuse, including nudity, electrocution, and threats with dogs, while detained by US forces. CACI, a defense contractor, was found liable for providing interrogation services at the prison, resulting in compensatory and punitive damages awarded to the victims.

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