Men

Pompano Beach Murder: Two Men Indicted in 2019 Shooting of Clarens Calixte

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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Two men have been indicted in connection with the murder of Clarens Calixte, who was shot to death in December 2019. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Benson Blaise and 32-year-old Derrick Jules face first-degree murder charges. The indictment follows an extensive investigation launched after deputies discovered Calixte unresponsive from gunshot wounds in an apartment building on December 20, 2019, shortly after 3 a.m. He was transported by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to Broward Health North, where he was pronounced dead. Blaise, who was already in custody on unrelated charges, … Read more

Record $120 Million Jury Award Exonerates Two Men Wrongfully Convicted in 2003 Murder Case in Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois, has marked a significant milestone in its legal history as a jury awarded $120 million to two men who were wrongfully convicted of murder nearly two decades ago. This ruling sets a new record for the city, highlighting the complexities of wrongful convictions within the justice system. The case dates back to 2003 when both men, 50-year-old Howard Morgan and 44-year-old Daniel Taylor, were implicated in the killing of 18-year-old Marshall W. Hinton. They maintained their innocence throughout the judicial proceedings that followed. However, it took years of legal battles and significant new … Read more

From Love to Belonging: Saim Sadiq’s ‘Little Men’ Wins Baumi Award, Exploring the Ties of Past and Present

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New York City – Saim Sadiq’s film, “Little Men,” delves into the complexities of modern masculinity through the life of Nael, a man grappling with love, identity, and belonging. Nael, who initially embraces a happy relationship in New York after becoming a U.S. citizen, faces a moral dilemma when he offers to marry his past love from Pakistan in order to facilitate her emigration. This act of kindness forces Nael to confront the intersections of his past and present, leading him to explore whether it is possible to honor his previous love while being committed … Read more

Chicago to Challenge $120 Million Verdict for Wrongfully Convicted Men After 16 Years in Prison

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Chicago, Illinois – Attorneys for the city have announced plans to challenge a federal jury’s decision that awarded $120 million to two men wrongfully convicted in a 2003 murder case. John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell, who were both adolescents at the time of their arrests, spent over 16 years in prison before their convictions were overturned in 2019. All charges against them regarding the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Collazo were later dropped by prosecutors. Throughout their legal battle, Fulton and Mitchell have maintained that they were coerced into providing false confessions during intense police interrogations. … Read more