Source: Fox News
Summary
Kenton Stacy, a former Navy Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist, was injured in Raqqa, Syria, in 2017 while clearing a hospital that ISIS had booby-trapped with explosives. He is now a quadriplegic and is part of a lawsuit brought by military families against the French cement company Lafarge, which was found guilty by a French court of paying millions of dollars in bribes to ISIS to keep their factory open in ISIS-controlled territory in Syria. The lawsuit seeks compensation for the families of those killed or injured by ISIS, including Stacy and his family. The US Justice Department has $777 million in penalties forfeited by Lafarge, but has not yet distributed the funds to the families.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The court’s ruling has shed light on the involvement of Lafarge in funding ISIS. The company’s actions have had a devastating impact on the lives of many, including Kenton Stacy and his family. The lawsuit seeks justice and compensation for the families affected. The US Justice Department’s delay in distributing the funds has added to the frustration of the families. The case highlights the complexities of corporate accountability in the context of terrorism.
The Stacy family’s struggles with Kenton’s injuries and the need for compensation are a stark reminder of the human cost of terrorism. The case also raises questions about the role of corporations in supporting terrorist organizations and the need for accountability.
Key Players
Kenton Stacy
A former Navy Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist who was injured in Raqqa, Syria, in 2017.
Lindsey Stacy
Kenton’s wife, who is also part of the lawsuit against Lafarge.
Todd Toral
A lawyer from Jenner & Block representing the Stacy family and other military families in the lawsuit against Lafarge.
Lafarge
A French cement company found guilty by a French court of paying millions of dollars in bribes to ISIS to keep their factory open in ISIS-controlled territory in Syria.
Timeline
2011
The Syrian uprising begins.
2013-2014
Lafarge pays more than $6.5 million to ISIS to keep production facilities running in ISIS-controlled areas of Syria.
2016
Chief Petty Officer Scott Dayton is killed by ISIS in Syria.
2017
Kenton Stacy is injured in Raqqa, Syria, while clearing a hospital that ISIS had booby-trapped with explosives.
2018
President Donald Trump praises Kenton Stacy’s service to the nation in his State of the Union Address.
2022
Lafarge settles with the US Justice Department, paying more than $777 million into an asset forfeiture fund.
2025
Rep. Andy Biggs presses then-Attorney General Pam Bondi on when the DOJ plans to release the funds to the families.
