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Senator Bob Menendez Convicted in Corruption Scandal, Schumer Urges Resignation Amidst Bribery and Fraud Charges

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TRENTON, N.J. — A federal jury found Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, guilty on all counts in a sweeping corruption trial that plunged the veteran lawmaker into the deepest crisis of his political career. Menendez, 70, was convicted Tuesday of charges including bribery, fraud, and acting as a foreign agent. The allegations centered on his purported use of political influence to benefit businessmen in exchange for money, gold, and other valuities, such as a luxury vehicle. Following the jury’s decision, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly called for Menendez’s resignation, reflecting the … Read more

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Reveals Audience Favorites: ‘Bob Trevino Likes It,’ ‘Monkey Man,’ and ‘Resynator’ Take Home Top Honors

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Austin, Texas – The winners of the Audience Awards at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival have been announced, following last week’s unveiling of the Jury and Special Award winners. “Bob Trevino Likes It” took home the Audience Award for Narrative Feature, while “Monkey Man” was named the Audience Award winner for a Headliner film. The Documentary Feature Audience Award went to “Resynator.” Directed and written by Tracie Laymon, “Bob Trevino Likes It” stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. It also won the narrative feature competition in the Jury and Special Award … Read more

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Award Winners: ‘Bob Trevino Likes It,’ ‘Monkey Man,’ and ‘Resynator’ Take Home Top Honors

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Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest Film & TV Festival has unveiled the winners of its Audience Awards, following the announcement of the Jury and Special Award winners the previous week. “Bob Trevino Likes It” took home the Audience Award for Narrative Feature, while “Monkey Man” won the Audience Award for a Headliner film. The Documentary Feature Audience Award was awarded to “Resynator”. Among the Jury and Special Award winners was “Bob Trevino Likes It,” which won in the narrative feature competition. Directed and written by Tracie Laymon and starring Barbie Ferreira and John … Read more

SXSW Audience Awards Announced: ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ Takes Narrative Feature, ‘Monkey Man’ Dominates Headliner Section

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Austin, Texas – The winners of the Audience Awards for the 31st edition of the SXSW festival were announced on Monday. The festival, which recently concluded, recognized outstanding films in various categories. Among the winners were “Bob Trevino Likes It” by Tracie Laymon, which won in the Narrative Feature Competition, and “Monkey Man” by Dev Patel, marking his directorial debut, which dominated the Headliner section. Other notable winners included A24’s “Sing Sing,” starring Colman Domingo, winning in the Festival Favorite category, and Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ “My Dead Friend Zoe,” starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, and Ed … Read more