Awards

Florida Jury Condemns CNN for Defamation, Awards Navy Vet $5 Million in Damages Over Mischaracterized Afghanistan Rescue Efforts

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Panama City, Florida – A Florida jury awarded $5 million in damages to a U.S. Navy veteran on Friday, concluding that CNN had defamed him in a 2021 report focused on individuals involved in efforts to evacuate endangered Afghans after the Taliban’s ascension to power in Afghanistan. The case, which centered on the depiction of the veteran, Zachary Young, involved allegations that CNN’s coverage unfairly branded him as part of a “black market” operation charging high fees to extract Afghans from the country. Young asserted that his business was oriented toward finding sponsors to help … Read more

Jury Awards $21,578 to Plaintiff in Admitted Fault Car Accident Case in Clay County

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In Clay County, a local jury recently ruled in a motor vehicle collision case, where the defendant admitted to being at fault but contested the plaintiff’s claimed damages. At the conclusion of the trial, the jury’s award leaned closer to what the defendant proposed, rather than the amount sought by the plaintiff. The incident, which resulted in the plaintiff suffering back and spine injuries, prompted a legal debate centered solely on the extent of the damages owed. The defense, represented by Charles H. Cooper of Franke Schultz & Mullen, confirmed the defendant’s acknowledgment of responsibility … Read more

Honolulu Jury Awards Over $2 Million to Family of Homeless Man Killed by Deputy Sheriff at State Capitol

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Honolulu, Hawaii – A jury in Honolulu awarded over $2 million to the family of a homeless man fatally shot by a deputy sheriff at the state Capitol, a court determined on Friday. The verdict, which concluded deliberations that began on Wednesday, marks a significant moment in the legal ordeal stemming from the 2019 incident. Delmar Espejo, 28, lost his life during a physical altercation with former deputy sheriff Gregory Bergman, which allegedly occurred after Espejo was confronted for possessing alcohol on Capitol premises. The altercation led to Bergman shooting Espejo in the back, igniting … Read more

Europe Celebrates New Musical Talents: Winners Announced at Music Moves Europe Awards 2025

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Groningen, The Netherlands – Europe’s musical talents shone brightly during the Music Moves Europe Awards 2025, held on January 16 at the ESNS festival in Groningen. This year’s ceremony distinguished six outstanding artists out of 15 nominees from across the continent, illuminating the varied and vibrant sounds defining Europe’s musical landscape today. Glenn Micallef, the EU Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, underscored music’s universal language, celebrating its power to connect individuals across disparate backgrounds. “Music composes the soundtrack of our lives,” Micallef said, congratulating the array of talent that promises a flourishing … Read more