In a landmark civil trial, a US jury has awarded $42 million to three former detainees of Abu Ghraib prison, holding the U.S. defense contractor CACI responsible for their torture. The jury found that the contractor played a significant role in the abusive treatment of Iraqi prisoners during the early years of the Iraq War. This major verdict marks a significant step toward justice for the survivors, who suffered traumatic experiences while in custody. Following the decision, CACI has indicated plans to appeal the verdict.