A federal court in the U.S. has awarded $42 million to three Iraqi men who suffered torture at Abu Ghraib prison two decades ago, holding the contractor CACI Premier Technology Inc. responsible for their abuse. Each survivor, who filed suit against the Virginia-based company in 2008, received $3 million in compensatory damages and $11 million in punitive damages. This landmark case represents a significant moment for survivors of U.S.-sanctioned torture, putting international treatment standards under scrutiny. The court’s ruling reinforces the accountability of defense contractors involved in human rights violations.