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Georgia Judge Rejects Rudy Giuliani’s Request for Extended Deadline in Election Interference Case

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ATLANTA, Georgia – Rudy Giuliani’s request for an extended deadline in his election interference case was denied by a Georgia judge on Friday. Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for former President Donald Trump, had asked for an extension due to the significant burden of case discovery. Judge Scott McAfee stated that Giuliani failed to specify the outstanding discovery that still needs to be reviewed, nor did he explain why this review has not been completed in the four months since his arraignment. Giuliani is one of the defendants in a broad racketeering … Read more

Georgia Judge Dismisses Challenge Against Lt. Governor, Plaintiffs Plan Appeal to Supreme Court

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ATLANTA, Georgia — Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor, Burt Jones, successfully defended himself against a legal challenge that aimed to disqualify him from office. The challenge, which was described by a judge as “far-fetched,” alleged that Jones had violated his oath and engaged in insurrection. The plaintiffs, who filed the 47-page challenge, claimed that Jones had forfeited his right to hold public office. Jones, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has faced scrutiny for his actions following the 2020 election. He served as a pro-Trump elector and organized legislative hearings that promoted conspiracy theories about … Read more

Stark County Prosecutor Caroline Borden Campion Appointed as Judge for Central Illinois Circuit

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Stark County State’s Attorney Caroline Borden Campion has been appointed as a judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses several central Illinois counties. The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced that Borden Campion would fill the vacancy left by the passing of Circuit Judge Bruce Fehrenbacher in November. Borden Campion will be serving the remaining term, which concludes on December 2, immediately after the November election. However, she is also a candidate for the position on the March primary ballot and hopes to continue as judge. Having held the position of Stark … Read more

Renowned Filmmaker Jennifer Kent to Judge at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition

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PARK CITY, Utah — The 16 jurors who will decide the winners at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival were announced by the Sundance Institute. The festival, now in its 40th edition, will take place in Park City and Salt Lake City from Jan. 18-28, with a selection of films also available online from Jan. 25-28. The jury is made up of a diverse group of individuals from the film, art, and culture sectors. All jurors are festival alumni who have had their own films showcased at Sundance in the past. In addition to serving on … Read more