Jury

Bafta’s Jury System Under Scrutiny: Campaigners Speak Out on Nominations and Diversity in Awards

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LONDON – The 2022 Bafta Film Awards have once again sparked debate over the use of juries in key categories. This marks the fourth year that nominations have been influenced by the introduction of juries, as well as other reforms implemented by the UK’s film academy in response to the #BaftaSoWhite controversy in 2020. In an effort to gauge the response to this year’s nominations and the effectiveness of the jury system, Screen International spoke with UK-based awards campaigners who shared their thoughts on the matter. Contrary to what one might expect, many campaigners have … Read more

Wildfire Survivors Receive $62M in Landmark Jury Award – A Glimmer of Hope for Those Devastated

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MILL CITY, Oregon – In a groundbreaking verdict, a jury has awarded a staggering $62 million to survivors of the devastating wildfires that ravaged this small Oregon town and surrounding areas. The verdict comes as a beacon of hope for the residents who have endured unimaginable loss and destruction. The wildfires, which occurred in 2021, left a trail of devastation in their wake, destroying homes, businesses, and natural habitats. They forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes and caused significant damage to the community’s infrastructure. The emotional and physical toll on the survivors has … Read more

Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million in Landmark Defamation Case Against Former President Donald J. Trump

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald J. Trump has been ordered to pay writer E. Jean Carroll a staggering $83.3 million in her second defamation case against him. The jury’s verdict sends a clear message that every time Trump defamed Carroll by calling her a liar or disparaging her motives, he was perpetuating abuse. It revealed his belief that his wealth and power entitled him to treat her however he pleased. The damages awarded in the case were divided into compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages, totaling $18.3 million, aim to compensate for … Read more

Judge Delivers Chilling Warning to Jury Following Damning Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Trial Involving Trump

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NEW YORK (AP) — In a high-stakes trial in New York City, jurors were confronted with a disturbing and consequential decision. The presiding judge issued a foreboding warning as the trial, centered around allegations against former President Donald Trump, reached a critical point. The trial revolves around a lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, a writer who claims Trump sexually assaulted her in a luxury Manhattan department store in the 1990s. The jury, after carefully considering the evidence, is tasked with determining whether Trump defamed Carroll when he denied the accusations during his presidency. Judge … Read more