Awards

Jury Awards $60 Million to Parents of Teen Killed in Civilian Car Chase

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — A jury in L.A. County Superior Court has awarded the parents of a teenager killed in a civilian car chase more than $60 million in damages. The jury awarded $23.25 million to Julie Esphorst and $36.5 million to Jesse Esphorst Sr. The tragic incident occurred six years ago when 16-year-old Jesse Esphorst Jr. and his father were returning from a baseball game. Their minivan was struck by two vehicles involved in a chase at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Crest Road in Torrance. Jesse’s father was severely injured, while Jesse tragically … Read more

Kerala Government Announces Winners of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Media Awards for 2023

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Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – The winners of the esteemed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Media Awards for 2023 were announced by the Kerala Government on Wednesday. This award recognizes exceptional news reports highlighting issues concerning Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. In the print media category, the renowned Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Media Award was bestowed upon Neenu Mohan, the Mathrubhumi Wayanad Staff Correspondent, for her remarkable series titled “Ariyapedathoru Vamshahathya.” Meanwhile, P.V. Nisar, the Senior Reporter at Mangalam, received a special jury award for his remarkable series “Cholanayika Shokhanayika.” In the visual media category, the top honor was secured … Read more