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Cannes Film Festival Crowns Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi with Palme d’Or Amidst Intense Selection Drama

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CANNES, France — The prestigious Cannes Film Festival concluded with the revelation of its award winners, following a unique selection process likened by actor Jeremy Strong to a papal conclave. Strong, who serves on the jury, humorously noted the importance of the event while likening it to a “conclave with champagne” at a Saturday press conference. The festival’s top honor, the Palme d’Or, was awarded to Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi for his gripping revenge thriller, “It Was Just an Accident.” Known for his outspoken critiques of the Iranian government, Panahi has faced significant personal and … Read more

New York Jury Sends Powerful Message: $1.68 Billion Awarded to 40 Women in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case Against Filmmaker James Toback

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A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual misconduct over a lengthy period spanning 35 years. The verdict was announced on Wednesday and marks a significant moment in the ever-evolving narrative of sexual abuse cases, particularly in the wake of the #MeToo movement. The decision is rooted in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following the enactment of a New York law that opened a one-year window for individuals to file civil lawsuits regarding sexual assault claims, regardless of when … Read more

Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict in New York: 40 Women Triumph Over Decades of Abuse by Filmmaker James Toback

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New York, NY — A jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual misconduct spanning 35 years, according to their legal representatives. The verdict is one of the largest jury awards of its kind since the rise of the #MeToo movement and stands as a significant historical ruling in New York. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following the introduction of New York state’s Adult Survivors Act, which allowed individuals to pursue legal action for past sexual offenses that may … Read more

$1.68 Billion Verdict in New York Marks Major Win for Women in Landmark #MeToo Case Against Filmmaker James Toback

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In a landmark ruling in Manhattan, James Toback, a once-celebrated Hollywood figure, has been ordered to pay $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who brought forward allegations of systemic sexual abuse spanning approximately 35 years. This momentous judgment was handed down under the unique legal conditions enabled by New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which temporarily lifts the statute of limitations on historical sexual assault cases. The court awarded the plaintiffs $280 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $1.4 billion in punitive damages, making it one of the most significant financial penalties delivered since … Read more