Jury

Jury Deliberates as Charlotte Man Faces Multiple Charges in Fatal Crossfire Incident That Killed Mother in 2019

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Charlotte, N.C. — Deliberations have commenced in the trial of Adonis Smith, who stands accused in the 2019 fatal shooting of Kendal Crank, a 27-year-old mother from Charlotte. Crank was tragically killed by a stray bullet while driving to her job in March of that year, amid an altercation in which Smith and others were allegedly engaged. The case hinges on an incident where gunfire was exchanged between multiple parties, involving Smith along with Tychicus Dobie and Marquis Smith, both of whom have been linked to Crank’s death. The jury is tasked with navigating complex … Read more

Natesh Hegde’s ‘Vagachipani’ Clinches Special Jury Mention at Spirit of Fire Festival, Celebrates Cross-Cultural Cinematic Success

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Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia — Indian filmmaker Natesh Hegde’s latest Kannada language film, “Vagachipani” (Tiger Pond), has earned the Special Jury Mention Award at the Spirit of Fire Festival. This notable event, directed by esteemed Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica, showcases international cinema in the scenic Russian town of Khanty-Mansiysk. “Vagachipani” debuted globally at the Berlin International Festival earlier in February 2025. The production of the film includes contributions from an impressive international ensemble including renowned Hindi filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Singapore’s Jeremy Chua, and Ranjan Singh, known for his Cannes-selected project “Kennedy.” The Spirit of Fire Festival’s recognition … Read more

Disney Triumphs in Court: Jury Clears ‘Moana’ of Copyright Infringement Claims

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Los Angeles, California – Disney has successfully defended itself against allegations that its popular film “Moana” borrowed creative content without permission. On Monday, a federal jury decisively ruled that Disney did not have access to the material of Buck Woodall, who had claimed his project “Bucky the Surfer Boy” was the inspiration for the 2016 blockbuster. Woodall’s lawsuit, first filed in 2020, sought $100 million in damages. He asserted that in 2004, he shared his story outline with Jenny Marchick, a representative at Mandeville Films. Mandeville, which was operating under a first-look deal with Disney … Read more

Jury Selected for High-Profile Elmira Trial of Woman Accused in Sheriff’s Investigator Attack

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Elmira, NY—After an extensive eight-hour jury selection process, 14 individuals were chosen to serve on the jury in the impending trial of Fatiuna Massaline. Massaline is accused of severely injuring a Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator in an incident that occurred last year. The trial is set to commence in Elmira, shedding light on the events that captured local headlines. Last year’s altercation has left a significant mark on the community, prompting discussions around local law enforcement and safety protocols. The selection of jurors marks a pivotal step in addressing the complexities of the case, which … Read more