

Lawfare Daily: Accountability for Abu Ghraib
Dec 23, 2024
Michael Posner, a Professor at NYU and former Assistant Secretary of State, discusses the groundbreaking verdict in the Al-Shimari v. CACI case. He explores the implications of holding government contractors accountable for torture at Abu Ghraib and examines the challenges faced in seeking justice under the Alien Tort Statute. The conversation delves into the psychological and ethical issues surrounding enhanced interrogation techniques and highlights the ongoing struggle for corporate responsibility in human rights violations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Accountability and Torture: The Al-Shamari Verdict
02:14 • 24min
Legal Accountability and Metabolic Innovation
26:23 • 9min
Exploring Corporate Liability in Human Rights Violations
34:54 • 2min
Litigation and Accountability in Abu Ghraib
37:08 • 16min
Evolving Corporate Accountability and the Alien Tort Statute
52:54 • 5min
Conclusion and Listener Support for Lawfare Podcasts
58:15 • 2min