Awards

Jury Awards $20.5 Million to Family of Librarian Killed by Drunken Driver in Portland Bus Stop Tragedy

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A Multnomah County jury has awarded $20.5 million to the family of Jeanie Diaz, a librarian who tragically lost her life after being struck by a drunken driver while waiting for a bus in July 2023. The verdict underscores the devastating impact of impaired driving and serves as a reminder of the need for heightened awareness around this critical issue. In November 2023, Diaz’s family filed a lawsuit seeking $120 million in damages, a reflection of both the profound loss they experienced and their desire for accountability. They pursued legal action against … Read more

Venice Film Festival 2023: Star-Studded Jury Revealed Ahead of Major Awards Determination

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Venice, Italy — The Venice Film Festival has announced the juries for its 82nd edition, set to take place from August 27 to September 6. This year’s competition jury will be led by Alexander Payne, with an esteemed panel of directors and actors joining him. Notable members of the main competition jury include French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé, Italian director Maura Delpero, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Together, they will evaluate films for multiple prestigious awards, including the Golden Lion for Best Film and … Read more

Andhra University Clinches Best University Jury Award at National Geospatial Awards 2025, Celebrating a Century of Geospatial Excellence

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Visakhapatnam, India — Andhra University received the Best University Jury Award at the National Geospatial Awards 2025, recognizing its long-term contributions to geospatial education and research. The prestigious award was presented by FOSSEE GIS, part of the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology, under the Ministry of Education. The university was lauded for its innovative approaches in geographic information systems (GIS), as well as its community outreach efforts. These achievements highlight the institution’s commitment to advancing knowledge and application in the geospatial field. In addition to the university’s accolade, former head of … Read more

"Miami Jury Awards $100 Million to Ex-Senator in Landmark Wrongful Death Case Linked to Condominium Security Failures"

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A Miami jury awarded $100 million this week to Daphne Campbell, a former Florida state senator, in a wrongful death lawsuit linked to the 2021 shooting death of her son at a condominium complex. Campbell filed the suit against the Monte Carlo Condominium Association, along with the property management company and a security firm. The verdict was reached after four years of litigation and was announced in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court. The jury found that the property management firm, AKAM On-Site Inc., held 57% of the responsibility for the event. The condominium association and the … Read more