Mubarak

Islam Mubarak Clinches Special Jury Prize at Hollywood Arab Film Festival for Role in “The Tale of Daye’s Family”

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Cairo, Egypt – Islam Mubarak recently clinched the Special Jury Prize at the Hollywood Arab Film Festival in California, accentuating her rising prominence in cinematic circles with a stirring portrayal in Karim El Shenawy’s film, “The Tale of Daye’s Family.” The festival, now in its fourth year, took place from April 9 to April 13, showcasing a plethora of Arab talent and narratives. “The Tale of Daye’s Family” tells the poignant story of a 14-year-old Nubian albino boy named Daye, who, despite being ostracized for his albinism and coping with familial abandonment, dreams of musical … Read more

State Trooper Acquitted in the Controversial Death of Mubarak Soulemane: Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict

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WATERBURY, Conn. — A jury in Waterbury, Connecticut has found State Trooper Brian North not guilty in the death of Mubarak Soulemane. The verdict was delivered on Friday, following a trial that lasted several weeks. The incident occurred on January 15, 2020, when Trooper North responded to a report of an attempted carjacking in West Haven. Soulemane, a 19-year-old, African American, was the suspect. After a brief pursuit, North stopped Soulemane’s car in New Haven. Video footage from the trooper’s body camera shows a confrontation between them, ultimately leading to North shooting Soulemane. During the … Read more