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Judge Cuts Abuse Survivor’s Award from $38 Million to $475,000, Citing Legal Limitations Despite Jury’s High Verdict

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BRENTWOOD, N.H. — In a recent legal decision that has sparked renewed discussion about statutory caps on damages, a New Hampshire Superior Court judge was compelled to drastically reduce a jury’s $38 million award to a mere $475,000 in a case involving severe abuse at the Youth Development Center (YDC). The reduction follows state law limitations, despite the judge’s acknowledgment of a potential miscarriage of justice. David Meehan, a former ward of the state, had previously testified that he was raped hundreds of times by several staffers over the four years he was held at … Read more

Taiwan’s ‘Clouded Leopard’ Shines at Creative Content Fest, Clinching Prestigious TAICCA X CNC Award

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Taipei, Taiwan — The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), which concluded on Friday, awarded the much-anticipated TAICCA X CNC Award to the animated feature “Clouded Leopard.” This film, crafted by Chi Po-chou and produced by Mangowork Studio, stood out at the festival’s TCCF Pitching’s Project To Screen: Animation section for its captivating storyline about siblings and a mystical creature battling environmental pollution. This prestigious recognition is sponsored by both the French national film agency CNC and Taiwan Creative Content Agency, accompanying it with a significant cash reward of $30,000. During this year’s event, which took … Read more

Global Coffee Experts Unite in NY for the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2024; Public Tastings to Determine ‘Coffee Lovers’ Choice’

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Trieste, Italy – Illycaffè, a renowned global coffee company, has unveiled the esteemed panel of judges for the ‘Best of the Best’ award at the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2024. This prestigious accolade honors the legacy of Ernesto Illy, the son of the company’s founder, and celebrates over three decades of fruitful partnerships with coffee growers worldwide. At the upcoming event, top coffee producers from nine nations will compete for this distinguished title, representing the apex of quality and sustainability in coffee production. On November 12, a jury of skilled professionals will convene in … Read more

Global Coffee Excellence Takes Center Stage: illycaffè Announces Esteemed Jury for 2024 Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award

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Trieste, Italy – Italian coffee powerhouse illycaffè recently announced the distinguished panel of judges for the prestigious Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2024. This celebrated event, set to take place in New York City on November 12, will showcase the top coffee producers from across the globe, highlighting their exceptional beans from the 2023/2024 harvest season. This year’s competition features coffee growers from nine different nations, including Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Nicaragua, and Rwanda, with each country represented by three producers. These finalists were painstakingly selected by illycaffè’s quality laboratories, … Read more