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Cádiz to Shine as South International Series Festival Unveils Esteemed Jury for 2023 Edition

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Cádiz, Spain – The South International Series Festival prepares for its third edition, scheduled from September 12 to 17, showcasing a robust line-up of industry veterans who will serve as jurors for the event’s Fiction and Non-Fiction sections. The festival aims to celebrate various audiovisual works and has also introduced a new award named after the city itself. The jury for the Fiction Section will include notable figures such as actress Patricia Vico, along with Myar Craig-Brown, the Creative Director at Banijay UK’s Double Dutch, and Michael Murphy, the founder of Rockabill Media. They will … Read more

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Attorney Defends Against Removal Efforts, Calls Them ‘Character Assassination’

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — The ongoing debate surrounding San Mateo County’s Sheriff, Christina Corpus, has entered a contentious phase, with her legal representatives labeling recent efforts to unseat her as a form of “character assassination.” This statement comes in light of a burgeoning campaign that aims to remove Corpus from office, focusing on a series of administrative and operational decisions under her leadership. Allegations against Corpus have gained attention, prompting criticism from both current and former deputies within the Sheriff’s Office. Some claim that her decision-making has exacerbated issues related to officer morale and community … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Release to Mother Detained by ICE, Reuniting Her with Young Children After Weeks Apart

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LAKE ELMO, Minn. — A federal judge has ordered the release of Antonia Aguilar Maldonado, a mother who has been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly four weeks. Her release comes as her immigration case continues in court. Aguilar Maldonado, originally from El Salvador, was arrested on July 17 while commuting to work. She has no previous criminal record and is a mother of two small children; the youngest, a nursing infant, relies solely on her breast milk due to a milk allergy. Following her arrest, Aguilar Maldonado was held at … Read more

Direct Digital Holdings Prevails in Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit, Court Rules Disclosure Claims Unfounded

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HOUSTON — Direct Digital Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the advertising technology sector, successfully secured a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit brought by shareholders in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The ruling may be subject to appeal, but the court determined that the allegations of misleading statements in the company’s public disclosures lacked merit. The lawsuit accused Direct Digital Holdings of providing false and ambiguous information in its statements. However, the court concluded that none of the challenged statements could reasonably be considered materially false or misleading, … Read more