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Jury Selected for Brett Hankison’s Federal Retrial in Breonna Taylor Case, Commences With Single Black Juror Amid Concerns of Diversity

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The stage is set for the federal retrial of former Louisville Metro Police Department Detective Brett Hankison, whose actions on the night Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police are under scrutiny once again. The trial is scheduled to begin with opening statements on Monday. The newly selected jury is composed of eight women and seven men, with only one of the jurors being Black. This racial makeup mirrors that of Hankison’s initial federal trial, which concluded last November without a verdict, resulting in a hung jury and a mistrial. The composition … Read more

Zurich Film Festival Celebrates Milestone Year with Top Honors to ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ and ‘Black Box Diaries’

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Zurich, Switzerland – As the Zurich Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary this past weekend, emerging and established talents in the global film community received top honors, casting a bright spotlight on innovative storytelling across multiple genres. The festival, revered for its showcase of visionary cinema and a springboard for upcoming filmmakers, culminated with the prestigious Golden Eye awards. The feature film “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,” directed by Rungano Nyoni, captivated the festival jury, which was led by Lee Daniels and included industry luminaries such as Souheila Yacoub, Jo Willems, Ewa Puszczyńska, and Sophie … Read more

Jury Decides on $6 Million Compensation for Family of Black Lives Matter Protester Fatally Struck on Seattle Freeway

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Seattle, WA – In a noteworthy legal decision, a jury awarded $6 million to the family of a Black Lives Matter protester who was killed when struck by a car on a Seattle freeway during a demonstration. The tragic incident, which underscored the volatile intersection of civil protest and public safety, has sparked a conversation about the responsibilities of drivers and the rights of demonstrators in increasingly common urban protests. The demonstration was part of the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, aimed at drawing attention to systemic racism and police brutality. The … Read more

Family of Slain Black Lives Matter Protester Granted $6 Million in Landmark Case

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Seattle, WA – A recent court ruling in Seattle concluded with a $6 million award to the family of a Black Lives Matter protester who tragically lost her life when hit by a car while demonstrating on a Seattle freeway. This legal decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing national dialogue about safety, responsibility, and the rights of protesters. The incident, which captured nationwide attention, occurred during the heightened activism following George Floyd’s death. The protester, whose identity has been withheld at the family’s request, was among a group advocating against racial injustice and … Read more