Jury

Skeery Jones Faces an Unexpected Challenge During Jury Duty on Y100’s Elvis Duran Show

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Miami, FL — In a turn of events that combines civic duty with a touch of humor, Skeery Jones, known for his dynamic presence on the nationally syndicated “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” recently served as a juror. The radio personality shared his experience with his audience, providing a glimpse into a day that was anything but ordinary. Jones, who is typically known for entertaining listeners with his lively banter and charismatic energy, found himself in a very different role when he was called to jury duty. Describing his experience, Jones humorously noted the … Read more

Raam Reddy’s ‘The Fable’ Wins Special Jury Prize at MAMI, Starring Manoj Bajpayee in a Career-Defining Role

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Mumbai, India – At the recent 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, the film “The Fable” directed by Raam Reddy and starring Manoj Bajpayee, earned critical acclaim, receiving the Special Jury Prize in the South Asia Competition. This visually arresting cinematic creation, which had its Asian premiere at the festival, was highly regarded for its creativity and ambitious scope. Renowned filmmaker Kabir Khan lauded “The Fable” as a work showcasing the directorial prowess and creative ambition of Reddy. Despite Reddy’s absence due to his commitments at another film festival in Spain, the mood at MAMI was … Read more

Global Radio Legends Join Forces: Asian Leaders Shine in the 2025 New York Festivals® Radio Awards Jury

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New York has set the stage once again for a celebration of global audio creativity and innovation with the announcement of the New York Festivals® Radio Awards 2025 Grand Jury. This year’s panel is especially notable for including three distinguished media professionals from Asia, enhancing the jury’s diversity. The Asian representation includes two prominent figures from India—Swarup BR, co-founder and creative director at Stark Communications, and Anurita Patel, executive vice president and national programming director at Radio City/Music Broadcast Ltd. From South Korea, Mikyung Shin, executive producer at BeFM / Busan English Broadcasting Foundation, joins … Read more

Justice Prevails: Jury Finds School Officials Negligent in Landmark Case Following Student’s Tragic Death

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Portsmouth, RI — In a tragic sequence of events leading up to and following the suicide of Nathan Bruno, a high school student from Portsmouth, questions around the responsibilities and actions of school officials and local authorities have culminated in a legal battle. The heart of the lawsuit accuses Portsmouth High School personnel and administrators of failing to adequately address the mental and emotional stress experienced by Bruno, which his family claims contributed directly to his death. In early February 2018, an independent report found that Ryan Moniz, a teacher and coach at the school, … Read more