Chiquita pled guilty before the US Court as the “mens rea of conspiracy is purpose
and that of aiding and abetting is knowledge,” and that the requisite for conspiracy to war crimes is fulfilled according to international standards despite Chiquita’s argument that in order to be held liable the corporation must have intended to kill the assassinated individuals claiming that “those complicit in widespread slaughter are immune.” Because, with reference to international law, despite the fact that Chiquita did not intend to kill each and every victim, it is enough that the corporation agreed to at least one unlawful act out of which abuses have arisen for the achievement of the shared goal. For this statement, Chiquita’s intent to commence the assassination of each and every particular victim must not have been of existence. As regards aiding and abetting, knowledge of the injuries that emanated from the acts of the aider and abettor is insufficient. What suffices is that Chiquita was or should have been aware of that crimes might be committed. The US Court decided to dismiss Chiquita’s claims due to inconsistency with domestic and international law resulting in Chiquita being sanctioned to pay $25 million. Notably, this is a highly noteworthy case as it imputes criminal liability on the corporation for the acts committed by its body and soul.