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Kulumbegashvili’s ‘April’ Wins Over North America: Metrograph Pictures Acquires Dramatic Tale of Georgia Obstetrician Ahead of NY Film Festival Premiere

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New York, NY – Metrograph Pictures has secured the North American distribution rights to “April,” a film by Dea Kulumbegashvili, which garnered the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The announcement comes ahead of the film’s US debut set for October 7 at the New York Film Festival. “April” is Kulumbegashvili’s ambitious follow-up to her debut film, involving key collaborators from her previous project. The narrative centers on Nina, a proficient obstetrician working in a maternity hospital in Eastern Georgia. She faces intense scrutiny following a distressing incident, which brings her clandestine side … Read more

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Sues CNN for Defamation, Seeking $50 Million Over Alleged Racist Comments

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Raleigh, North Carolina – The legal battle is intensifying as North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson pursues a defamation lawsuit against CNN. This dramatic legal maneuver arises in response to the network’s September report that suggested Robinson, using an assumed name, engaged in discriminatory and inappropriate behavior on an internet forum. The allegations, dating back over a decade prior to Robinson’s political career, include claims that he referred to himself as a “Black Nazi” and expressed desires to reinstate slavery. Despite the severity of these allegations, Robinson has vehemently denied the accusations, branding the claims … Read more

Judge Rules on Controversial North Carolina Voter Registration Lawsuit, Sends Key Issues Back to State Court

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Wilmington, NC — As residents of New Hanover County cast their early votes, a pivotal legal battle unfolded in Wilmington’s federal courthouse that could affect the voting processes for nearly a quarter million North Carolina citizens. Seth Waxman, an attorney with the Democratic National Committee, was seen driving past long lines of early voters on his way to court. He was set to advocate for the dismissal of a lawsuit that could complicate voting eligibility verification for these individuals. The lawsuit, initiated by the North Carolina Republican Party and the Republican National Committee, is among … Read more

New York Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Tornado Cash Co-founder Amid Allegations of Aiding North Korean Hackers

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NEW YORK — A federal judge in Manhattan has refused to dismiss charges against Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, in a closely watched case that delves into the intersections of technology, privacy, and law. U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that the complexity of the case, particularly the defendant’s intentions regarding the usage of the service, warrants a full trial. Tornado Cash, beloved by many for its privacy features, allows its users to mix their Ethereum cryptocurrency with others in order to obscure the origin of the funds. However, … Read more