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Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Jury: Hollywood Icons Unite to Champion Emerging Talent

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New York — The Tribeca Festival has announced its jury for the upcoming 2025 edition, which will assess top creative works in film, gaming, and audio storytelling. The festival will run from June 4 to June 15 in New York City, featuring 15 competition categories across various mediums. This year’s jury boasts an impressive mix of talent, featuring actors, directors, and producers renowned in their fields. Among them are Jennifer Beals, Matthew Broderick, Art Linson, and Mira Sorvino. This group is set to spotlight emerging talent and also includes the inaugural Nora Ephron Award to … Read more

Homeland Security Flags Khan as Flight Risk Amid Ongoing Legal Battle with Yale

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Homeland Security officials have raised concerns about whether an individual named Khan poses a flight risk. According to legal representatives, the department has struggled to locate Khan for several years, despite ongoing public attention surrounding his legal battles with Yale University. The situation highlights a growing challenge in tracking individuals involved in high-profile lawsuits. Khan’s case has garnered significant media coverage, yet it has not facilitated his location. This has left authorities questioning the viability of managing his legal obligations and potential flight risk. Legal experts suggest that the difficulties in locating Khan may complicate … Read more

Las Vegas Man Faces 3-Year Sentence for Instagram Extortion Scheme Targeting Influencers

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Las Vegas, Nev. — A man has been handed a three-year prison sentence for orchestrating a scheme that targeted Instagram users and influencers for financial gain. The sentencing took place in federal court and serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in social media interactions. The defendant, whose name has not been disclosed, was convicted of extorting more than a dozen individuals through deceitful tactics that capitalized on their popularity and online presence. The legal proceedings revealed that he employed various methods, including threats and potential harm to their online profiles, to … Read more

Lawsuit Filed Against Sperry Public Schools After Alleged Sexual Assault on Campus

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SPERRY, Okla. — An attorney has initiated a lawsuit against the Sperry Public School District on behalf of a student believed to have been sexually assaulted on school grounds. The legal action alleges negligence on the part of the district and its staff, claiming they failed to provide adequate protection for the student. The lawsuit follows charges being brought against three Sperry football players in connection with the alleged incident. Two students face charges of first-degree rape by instrumentation as adults, while the charges against the third student have been dropped by the Tulsa County … Read more