Jury

Jury Awards $3.45 Million to Family of Man Who Died from Asbestos-Related Cancer After Decades-Long Exposure

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Newport News, VA — A Virginia jury has awarded $3.45 million to the relatives of a Chesterfield County man who succumbed to a rare cancer linked to asbestos, holding the manufacturer of the asbestos products accountable decades after the exposure. James Campbell “Jim” Katcham, a former millwright who passed away at 80 in early 2022, suffered from mesothelioma, a malignant cancer affecting the lung’s lining. The condition has been directly associated with his long-term exposure to asbestos at the DuPont Spruance plant where he worked from 1961 to 1979. During the 11-day trial at Newport … Read more

Jury Selection Underway in Portland Park Murder Trial

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Portland, Maine — The trial of Amin Awies Mohamed from Roxbury, Massachusetts is set to begin as jury selection kicked off in Cumberland County for the case involving the fatal shooting in Portland’s Deering Oaks Park. Mohamed faces murder charges following the death of Walter Omal, who succumbed to injuries a day after the incident in September 2022. The legal proceedings are drawing attention due to the nature of the crime and its setting in a popular community park, raising concerns about safety and gun control in public spaces. Authorities allege that Mohamed, without any … Read more

Korean Supernatural Thriller ‘Exhuma’ Clinches Special Jury Award at Spain’s Prestigious Sitges Film Festival

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SEOUL, South Korea — The Sitges Film Festival in Spain recently celebrated the unique flair of supernatural and fantastic cinema by awarding the Special Jury Award to “Exhuma,” a South Korean occult thriller directed by Jang Jae-hyun. The film, distributed by Showbox, drew significant attention in the horror genre community for its distinctive narrative and compelling performances. Regarded as a prestigious event since its inception in 1968, the Sitges Film Festival has a long history of honoring films within the fantasy and horror genres. The acknowledgment of “Exhuma” at the festival’s 57th edition underscores a … Read more

Shasta County Grand Jury Calls for Modernization of Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation System; Board Promises Action

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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — A recent grand jury investigation into the Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District (A.C.I.D.) has revealed significant concerns regarding the aging irrigation system’s future and its ability to meet modern water management needs. In its final report for the 2023-2024 session, the Shasta County Grand Jury criticized the district for lacking a comprehensive long-term strategy and adequate funding to modernize the infrastructure. The report, which follows months of thorough evaluation, highlights the need for the district to consider alternatives to the labor-intensive current dam system. Notably, the jury suggested that the district could … Read more