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Sharjah’s ICCROM Award Announces Distinguished Jury to Honor Outstanding Cultural Heritage Practices in the Arab Region for 2023-2024 Cycle

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – Under the auspices of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the ICCROM-Sharjah Award for Good Practices stands as a distinguished biennial event. It highlights innovative solutions across the Arab region that effectively tackle challenges faced by cultural heritage sectors and communities. This award has grown to be a cornerstone event, celebrating the work that enhances and protects the rich history and heritage of this culturally vibrant region. According to Nasir Al Darmaki, Deputy Manager of the ICCROM Regional Centre in Sharjah, the award magnifies influential projects that pave … Read more

Jury to Rule on Alleged Election Intimidation by Trump Supporters in 2020 Campaign Bus Incident

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas jury is currently deliberating a case involving a convoy of then-President Donald Trump’s supporters, who allegedly used threatening tactics against a Biden-Harris campaign bus and its occupants in the days leading up to the 2020 Presidential Election. The incident occurred on a highway stretch between San Antonio and Austin and involved several vehicles that besieged the campaign bus, effectively hindering its passage and leading to the cancellation of a scheduled campaign event. The trial, which commenced on September 9, revisits the claims that the Trump supporters’ aggressive driving constituted a … Read more

Jury Awards $4 Million to Boise Coffee Shop Owner in First Amendment Lawsuit Against University Administrators

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BOISE, Idaho — In a legal conclusion that caps off a highly publicized three-week trial, Big City Coffee won a significant victory against Boise State University administrators, securing a $3 million award for alleged violations of First Amendment rights. The controversy stemmed from the coffee shop’s display of a law enforcement support sticker, which ignited campus activism and public debate. In August 2021, Sarah Fendley, the owner of Big City Coffee, initiated a $10 million lawsuit targeting Leslie Webb, the former vice president for student affairs, and Alicia Estey, chief financial and operating officer at … Read more

Jury Convicts Laurie Shaver in High-Profile Case Over Husband’s Murder

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DELAND, Fla. — After years of suspicion and legal proceedings, a Florida woman, Laurie Shaver, has been convicted of murdering her husband, Michael Shaver. The conviction culminated from an investigation that began in 2014 when Michael, a Disney mechanic, first disappeared, his absence going unreported for several years. Prosecutors presented a case showing that Laurie Shaver had significant motives tied to marital discord and financial gain. They argued that following her husband’s disappearance, Laurie quickly moved a new boyfriend into the family home and began disposing of Michael’s belongings. Michael Shaver’s remains were ultimately discovered … Read more