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Family Seeks Justice in Fatal Police Shooting: Press Conference to Address Tragic Incident in Carol Stream

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CAROL STREAM, Ill. – The family of a man fatally shot by a police officer in a Carol Stream home is scheduled to address the media in a news conference today. The incident took place early Saturday morning at the Villagebrook Apartments on St. Charles Road, where law enforcement responded to a domestic violence call. Police described the situation as tense and rapidly evolving, leading to officers firing their weapons at the man, identified as Isaac Goodlow. According to the family, Goodlow was shot in the chest and succumbed to his injuries after allegedly throwing … Read more

Controversy Arises Over Russian Photographer’s Inclusion in Prestigious World Press Photo Jury

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Kiev, Ukraine – The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) issued a statement on January 13 urging the exclusion of Russian photographer Maria Gelman from the jury of the upcoming World Press Photo 2024 contest. The UAPP has expressed concerns about Gelman’s participation and its potential impact on the objectivity of the judging process. Every year, the World Press Photo contest recognizes outstanding achievements in photojournalism and documentary photography. A panel of international judges selects the best works in global and regional categories. Gelman is among the five European jurors for the 2024 edition, along … Read more

University Professor’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Student-Run Publication Dismissed, Raises Questions of Press Freedom and Academic Freedom

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A defamation lawsuit filed by a University of Notre Dame professor against a student-run publication has been dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit stemmed from the news coverage of the professor’s advocacy for abortion rights. St. Joseph County Superior Court Senior Judge Steven David ruled that the professor’s claims of false and defamatory coverage by The Irish Rover were unfounded. The judge’s decision raises questions about press freedom and academic freedom at the prestigious Catholic university. The lawsuit centered around the newspaper’s use of quotes and interpretation of a sign on … Read more