Reply #19: I hope it will be appealed [View All]

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I think they are in a legal box either way.

To clear them, the United States government has to acknowledge that they performed torture with full knowledge and consent. In that case the US Government is guilty, even if the individuals are not, and is therefore liable for damages.

On the other hand, if the US Government repudiates torture, then the individuals are liable.

This is not over by any means. They may have to go back and start with a lawsuit against the US Government, but they can use this ruling as precedent showing that the US Govt. has admitted to torture.