Jury

Shaunak to Join Esteemed Jury at World Cinema Documentary Competition, Sundance Film Festival 2024

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Salt Lake City, Utah – Shaunak, director of the award-winning film “All That Breathes,” has been invited to join the jury for the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival 2024. The festival, scheduled to take place from January 18 to 28, is a renowned platform for independent cinema. Shaunak’s film had previously won the Grand Jury Prize in the same category at the Sundance fest in 2022. Shaunak expressed his honor and excitement about being selected as a jury member at the Sundance Film Festival. The festival is highly regarded as … Read more

Renowned Filmmaker Mira Nair and Critic Shaunak Sen Selected for Esteemed Jury Panel at Sundance 2024 Film Festival

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PARK CITY, UTAH – Mira Nair and Shaunak Sen have been announced as members of the jury for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The prestigious festival, renowned for showcasing independent films, will take place in Park City, Utah in 2024. Mira Nair is an acclaimed Indian film director known for her works such as “Monsoon Wedding” and “The Namesake.” She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Shaunak Sen, on the other hand, is a respected film producer and director from India. He is recognized for … Read more

Jury Awards $33 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Ottawa County Jail

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – A federal civil jury awarded $33 million in damages to the estate of Terral Brooks Ellis II, who died in the Ottawa County jail in 2015. The jury found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis’ family expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the jury’s verdict, ending their years-long wait for justice. Ellis, 26, was pronounced dead on October 22, 2015, shortly after being transported from the Ottawa County jail to a local hospital with no detectable blood pressure. During his 10-day stay at … Read more

Yucaipa City Faces Calls to Restore Public Trust After Grand Jury Investigation

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YUCAIPA, Calif. (AP) — The San Bernardino County grand jury has issued a call to action for the city of Yucaipa to rebuild public trust. In its year-end report, the grand jury found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing but emphasized the need for the city to repair its relationship with the community. The panel expressed a desire to address the actions of the Yucaipa City Council and provide recommendations to regain the trust of the residents. The San Bernardino County civil grand jury is an annual entity that investigates local government agencies, although it does … Read more