Distribution

Spain Names Oliver Laxe’s “Sirât” as Official Oscar Contender, Join the Race with Cannes Acclaim and North American Distribution

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Madrid, Spain — Director Oliver Laxe’s ambitious film “Sirât” has been chosen as Spain’s official submission for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Pablo Berger, who received an animated feature nomination last year for “Robot Dreams.” The selection follows a thorough voting process by the members of Spain’s Academy of the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who evaluated several films over the summer before narrowing it down to three finalists: “Sirât,” Carla Simon’s “Romería,” and Eva Libertad’s “Deaf.” “Sirât,” which delivers an intense … Read more

US Citizens Take Legal Action Against UN Agency Over Palestinian Aid Distribution

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WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. citizens has initiated legal action against a United Nations agency that provides support to Palestinian populations amid ongoing tensions in the region. This lawsuit represents a significant challenge to the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The plaintiffs, who cite personal grievances related to UNRWA’s activities, argue that the agency’s operations fail to align with U.S. values and laws. They assert that the agency has facilitated hostile actions and anti-Israel sentiments, prompting them to seek legal remedies in … Read more

7th Circuit Upholds Convictions of Nicholas Karagianis for Major Meth Distribution and Firearm Possession

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Indianapolis, Indiana — The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the convictions of Nicholas Karagianis, affirming his sentencing on multiple drug and firearm-related charges. The court’s ruling confirms Karagianis’ guilt on two counts of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and a count for possessing a firearm as a felon. He is to serve a combined total of 168 months on the drug charges and an additional 120 months for the firearm charge, all to run concurrently. The appeals court found that Karagianis failed to demonstrate that any actions taken by the district … Read more

Judge Addresses Jury’s Inquiry on Narcotics Distribution Amid Legal Tensions in High-Profile Case

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U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian announced his intention to provide clarification to the jury regarding a question they raised about narcotics distribution. During the proceedings, he indicated that he would refer jurors to a specific section of their legal instructions to address their inquiry. The judge explained that the term “distribution” encompasses actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of substances. He cited that to distribute means to deliver, pass on, or hand over something to another individual, and that such actions do not necessarily have to involve a sale. In a recent note, the jury sought … Read more