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Virginia Governor Youngkin Signs Controversial Flock Safety Camera Law Amidst Surveillance Debates

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Richmond, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a new law regulating Flock Safety cameras and similar license plate readers, setting the stage for future debates over their deployment. The legislation, which takes effect on July 1, aims to balance law enforcement needs with privacy concerns amid increasing scrutiny of surveillance technologies. The law limits the retention of surveillance data to 21 days, a significant reduction from the 30-day period commonly practiced by law enforcement under current agreements. It also introduces strict guidelines on how this data can be used, making it a Class 1 … Read more

Alice Rohrwacher to Lead the Jury for Cannes’ Prestigious Caméra d’Or, Spotlighting Stellar First Features

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Cannes, France – Esteemed Italian director Alice Rohrwacher is set to preside over this year’s Cannes Camera d’Or jury, continuing her longstanding relationship with the celebrated film festival. The Camera d’Or, or Golden Camera, acknowledges outstanding debut feature films that are presented in the festival’s Official Selection, Critics’ Week, or Directors’ Fortnight. The Caméra d’Or of 2024 was awarded to Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel for “Armand,” which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at last year’s festival. Rohrwacher, known for her evocative storytelling and keen cinematic eye, reflected on the profound impact of first experiences. … Read more

Alice Rohrwacher to Chair Jury for Cannes’ Prestigious Caméra d’Or Award, Celebrating Exceptional Debut Films

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Cannes, France – Renowned Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher has been named the jury president for the Caméra d’Or prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding first works by directors, highlighting entries from the festival’s official selection along with films showcased in the Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight sections. The Caméra d’Or, or Golden Camera, serves as a significant accolade, assisting in launching the careers of burgeoning filmmakers. Rohrwacher, a distinguished director whose films such as “The Wonders,” “Happy as Lazzaro,” and “La Chimera” have all competed at Cannes, expressed her … Read more

Family’s Hidden Camera Exposes Neglect in Elder Care, Spurs Nationwide Push for Surveillance Laws

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Edina, MN – When Jean H. Peters first moved her aging mother, Jackie Hourigan, into an assisted living facility in 2011, the atmosphere seemed welcoming and the grounds beautifully maintained. Yet beneath the surface, troubling signs soon emerged. According to Peters, a retired nurse-practitioner from Bloomington, Minnesota, her mother, who was struggling with memory issues at 82 and widowed, was often left in bed well into the morning, unattended and neglected. Hourigan frequently missed meals, she was left in soaked pants due to improper toileting, and most distressingly showed unexplained bruises. Peters and her siblings … Read more