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Court drops case against Abu Ghraib contractors

Source: Press TV

Baghdad : Iraq | 2 months ago

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In a 2-1 vote favoring the security services companies, the federal appeals court rejected the prisoners' claims of torture by the firms, noting: "Allowance of such suits will surely hamper military flexibility and cost-effectiveness, as contractors may prove reluctant to expose their employees...

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Court drops case against Abu Ghraib contractors

News Source: Press TV | 2 months ago

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