Jury

Celebrating Excellence: Sundance Film Festival Announces 2024 Jury and Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize Winners

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PARK CITY, Utah — The nonprofit Sundance Institute has revealed the 16 jurors who will be granting awards for artistic and cinematic excellence at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Alongside the jurors, five members of the jury will present the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. The festival is scheduled to take place from January 18-28, 2024, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with select films available online from January 25-28. Films in competition categories will be screened both in person and via the online platform from January 27-28. The Festival will mark … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Stamford in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit, Protecting Municipalities

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STAMFORD, Connecticut — A Stamford jury has reached a verdict in a slip-and-fall case, favoring the defendant, the city of Stamford, under a law that protects municipalities. The plaintiff, Daniel Young, suffered injuries after slipping and falling on ice outside an elementary school. His injuries were severe enough to require a back-fusion surgery, and his medical expenses exceeded $500,000, as documented in court records. Following the incident, Young filed a lawsuit against the city of Stamford. However, the jury’s decision ultimately favored the defendant, ruling in favor of the city under the municipal protection law. … Read more

Yolo Superior Court Now Accepting Applications for 2024/25 County Grand Jury

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WOODLAND, Calif. – The Yolo Superior Court in California is currently accepting applications for the 2024/25 Yolo County Grand Jury. Each year on July 1, the court impanels 19 grand jurors and 11 alternates, who act as an independent body within the judicial system. Their main civil function is to review the operations of local government agencies and make constructive recommendations for improvement. In order to be considered for the grand jury, applicants must meet certain requirements. They must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and have been residents of Yolo County for … Read more

Grand Jury Clears Osceola County Deputies in Target Shooting: Sheriff to Address Controversial Decision

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola County sheriff will address the findings of a grand jury at a press conference on Wednesday, concerning the shooting incident at a Target store in Kissimmee in April 2022. The incident resulted in the death of one person and injury to two others. The State Attorney, Andrew Bain, revealed the decision made by the grand jury on Tuesday. During the press conference, Bain stated, “The grand jury considered the testimonies of witnesses, experts, and reviewed other evidence to reach the conclusion that charges should not be filed against the … Read more