April

Orange County Grand Jury Exonerates Deputy in April Shooting Incident

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Orange County, FL — An Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been exonerated by a grand jury in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in April. Officials confirmed that the deputy did not violate any laws during the encounter which resulted in a man being shot and injured. The incident unfolded on April 19 when deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex on United Kingdom Circle following reports of a man who had fired a gun and aimed it at another resident. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 48-year-old Jesse Lewelling outside the apartment buildings. Authorities … Read more

Kulumbegashvili’s ‘April’ Wins Over North America: Metrograph Pictures Acquires Dramatic Tale of Georgia Obstetrician Ahead of NY Film Festival Premiere

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New York, NY – Metrograph Pictures has secured the North American distribution rights to “April,” a film by Dea Kulumbegashvili, which garnered the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The announcement comes ahead of the film’s US debut set for October 7 at the New York Film Festival. “April” is Kulumbegashvili’s ambitious follow-up to her debut film, involving key collaborators from her previous project. The narrative centers on Nina, a proficient obstetrician working in a maternity hospital in Eastern Georgia. She faces intense scrutiny following a distressing incident, which brings her clandestine side … Read more

‘April’ Clinches Prestigious Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival’s 81st Edition

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Venice, Italy – The prestigious Venice Film Festival, now in its 81st year, crowned the drama “April” with its esteemed Jury Prize. This cinematic celebration, which took place against the historical backdrop of Venice, draws attention from film aficionados and critics worldwide who eagerly anticipate discovering innovative directorial talents and groundbreaking films. “April,” celebrated for its poignant narrative and masterful direction, marks a significant achievement for its creators, emerging from a diverse pool of global competitors. The film encapsulates a powerful narrative infused with emotional depth, a characteristic that resonated with the jury and festival … Read more

Trump Denied Presidential Immunity in Hush Money Trial: Case to Proceed on April 15th

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New York: Former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity has been denied by Justice Juan Merchan in his criminal hush-money trial. The judge ruled that Trump had multiple opportunities to raise the claim of presidential immunity before he did, effectively shutting down his argument. The judge stated that since he was denying the motion on this basis, he did not need to address whether presidential immunity would prevent the introduction of evidence of official presidential acts in a criminal proceeding. Trump’s trial is still scheduled to begin on April 15th. Meanwhile, Special counsel Jack … Read more