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Ukrainian-American Documentary “Porcelain War” Triumphs with US Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival

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Park City, Utah – The Ukrainian-American documentary film “Porcelain War” has recently won the US Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance independent movie festival. This marks the seventh Ukrainian film to be featured at the festival since its debut in 2020. “Porcelain War” showcases the story of Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey, who choose to stay and fight, facing the challenges of being soldiers while still striving to find beauty amidst destruction. The film highlights the resilience of the human spirit and emphasizes that despite attempts to instill fear, the passion for … Read more

Applications Open for Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury 2024-2025: Serve as a Watchdog for Local Government Agencies!

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MODESTO, Calif. – Applications are now open for individuals interested in serving on the Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury for the 2024-2025 term. The selection process involves interviews conducted by a panel appointed by Judge Carrie M. Stephens, the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Out of the pool of applicants, 30 finalists will be chosen through a random drawing, from which a 19-member Civil Grand Jury panel and six alternates will be selected. To qualify for service on the Civil Grand Jury, candidates must meet the same requirements as trial jurors. The term of … Read more

American Founder of Haitian Orphanage Faces Sexual Abuse Charges, Previous Grand Jury Investigation Revealed

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Denver, Colorado – An American founder of a Haitian orphanage, Michael Geilenfeld, has been charged with sexual abuse. According to court documents filed by his attorney, Geilenfeld was previously investigated by a grand jury about a decade ago but was not indicted. The attorney’s filing requested Geilenfeld’s release from custody while the current case proceeds, and the detention hearing has been delayed until Friday. The indictment against Geilenfeld was made on January 18 by a grand jury in Florida. He is accused of traveling from Miami to Haiti with the intent to engage in illicit … Read more

Mountain Brook Doctor Charged in Tragic Traffic Crash Death of 10-Year-Old Daughter, Case Heads to Grand Jury

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Mountain Brook, Alabama – A doctor from Mountain Brook, Alabama, has chosen to forego a preliminary hearing in the case of her 10-year-old daughter’s death in a traffic crash. Dr. Sarah Kathleen Cumbest Mullican, a 45-year-old anesthesiologist, is facing charges of reckless manslaughter and felony attempting to elude. The incident occurred on July 22, 2023, when Annabelle Mullican tragically lost her life. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is for defendants to hear the evidence against them and for a judge to determine if there is enough reason to proceed with a grand jury indictment. … Read more