Jury

New York Jury Awards $1.68 Billion to 40 Women in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case Against James Toback

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A jury in New York awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual misconduct over a 35-year period, attorneys for the plaintiffs announced. This ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit initiated in Manhattan in 2022, following the introduction of a one-year window in New York that allowed survivors of sexual assault to file lawsuits regardless of how long ago the incidents occurred. The decision is one of the largest jury awards since the rise of the #MeToo movement and stands among the most significant … Read more

Jasper County Prepares for Key Jury Trials: General Sessions Court Docket Highlights for the Week of May 19, 2025

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Jasper, South Carolina — The Jasper County General Sessions Court is set to address a docket of jury trials from May 19, 2025, as part of its ongoing judicial calendar. The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office will oversee the proceedings, which are expected to tackle a range of criminal cases during the week. The court’s schedule is crucial in managing the backlog of cases and ensuring timely justice for the community. Local officials emphasize the importance of these trials in the legal process, which not only serves to adjudicate criminal matters but also reflects the public’s … Read more

Agnieszka Holland Joins Esteemed Jury for Second Annual Eliso Awards Celebrating Georgian Cinema

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Tbilisi, Georgia — Acclaimed filmmaker Agnieszka Holland will serve as a juror for the second annual Eliso Awards, honoring Georgian cinema. These awards were established by the Nato Vachnadze Foundation to celebrate the industry’s vibrant talent. Joining Holland on the jury are notable figures including Georgian director Elene Naveriani, Carlos Reygadas, who garnered attention at Cannes for his 2012 film Post Tenebras Lux, as well as director Dito Tsintsadze, producer Thomas Hakim, actress Angeliki Papoulia, and critic Salome Kikaleishvili. Together, they will evaluate both fiction and documentary films released in the past year across six … Read more

Cumberland County Residents on High Alert: Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning About Resurgent Jury Duty Phone Scam

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Cumberland County, North Carolina, is on alert as the Sheriff’s Office issues a warning about a resurging phone scam exploiting fears of legal consequences. Residents have reported receiving calls from individuals pretending to be law enforcement officials claiming they have missed federal jury duty. Sheriff’s Lt. Gary Howard emphasized the alarming tactics being employed by the scammers, who utilize spoofed phone numbers to mimic the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. This deception adds credibility to their threats, which typically include dire consequences such as arrest unless immediate payments are made for fictitious fines. The fraudulent callers … Read more