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Rodrigo Sorogoyen to Lead Cannes’ Critics’ Week Jury as President

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Madrid, Spain – Spanish filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen has been appointed as the President of the Jury for the 63rd edition of Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The Critics’ Week is a parallel selection at the festival that focuses on first and second features and will take place from May 15-23. Sorogoyen, known for his multiple Goya award-winning film “The Beasts,” expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and praised the Critics’ Week for its support of new voices and innovative storytelling. Sorogoyen emphasized the importance of these voices in shaping the future of cinema, stating, “Without them, there … Read more

Former President Donald Trump Faces Wider Gag Order After Targeting Judge’s Daughter, Threatening Integrity of New York Hush Money Case

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump has been issued a broader gag order in his criminal hush money case in New York. This comes after repeated social media attacks targeting the judge’s daughter. The order, issued by Judge Juan Merchan, prohibits Trump from publicly discussing family members of the judge or the Manhattan District Attorney if it significantly hampers the case’s progress. Merchan had previously imposed a similar gag order on statements about court staff and prosecutors, as well as their family members. In response to an argument put forth by Trump’s … Read more

Former President Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond for Defamation Lawsuit Appeal

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has succeeded in securing a $91.6 million bond to cover the amount he owes writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit while he appeals the jury’s decision, his lawyer announced on Friday. Attorney Alina Habba filed the necessary papers in a New York court, confirming that Trump obtained the bond from the Federal Insurance Co., a subsidiary of insurance giant Chubb. The bond will fully cover the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit, along with any accrued interest. Alongside the bond filing, Habba also submitted a … Read more

Former President Trump’s $92 Million Bond Approved by Judge in E. Jean Carroll Verbal Attack Lawsuit

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has posted a $92 million bond to secure a jury award for writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of defamation. The bond was approved by federal judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday. Trump’s lawyers have indicated that they plan to appeal the verdict, which found Trump guilty of defaming Carroll. At a recent campaign rally, Trump resumed his verbal attacks on Carroll, suggesting that she had falsely accused him of rape in 1996. In response, Carroll’s lawyer hinted at the possibility of filing another defamation lawsuit … Read more