Remarks

"Stellan Skarsgård’s Bold Remarks Steal Spotlight at 59th International Karlovy Vary Film Festival"

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KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The 59th International Karlovy Vary Film Festival wrapped up this week with a lineup that featured a number of familiar faces, but less drama than in previous editions. Among the attendees were Festival President’s Award recipients Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson, and Peter Sarsgaard, along with a surprise appearance by Michael Douglas. However, it was Stellan Skarsgård, the Crystal Globe recipient for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, who stirred conversation with his controversial remarks about acclaimed director Ingmar Bergman, describing him as “manipulative” and recalling Bergman’s emotional reaction to Hitler’s death. This year’s … Read more

California Appeals Court Overturns $10 Million Verdict After Judge’s Inflammatory Racial and Sexist Remarks

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LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court has overturned a $10 million jury ruling in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Los Angeles Community College District, citing significant prejudicial errors made during the trial. The court’s decision indicated that the comments and actions of the trial judge, Robert S. Draper, clouded the proceedings. The appellate judges ordered a new trial after determining that Draper’s remarks, which were described as “bizarre” and “inflammatory,” violated the principles of fair trial. Their opinion emphasized that these comments, along with flawed evidentiary rulings, unfairly influenced the outcome of the … Read more

Judge Issues Warning to Attorney Over Controversial Remarks During Diddy Trial: "Outrageous" Comments Under Fire

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NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently facing serious allegations, including sex trafficking and racketeering, as his high-profile trial gets underway in federal court. The proceedings have already drawn attention after an attorney involved in the case received a warning from a judge for making inappropriate remarks regarding the prosecution. During a private discussion in the courtroom on Tuesday, Judge Arun Subramanian expressed his discontent with comments made by attorney Mark Geragos on a podcast. Geragos referred to the prosecutors as a “six-pack of white women,” a characterization that the judge deemed “outrageous.” This … Read more

California Judge Faces Rebuke for Misconduct and Insensitive Remarks in Court

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — Judge Julian W. Bailey of the Orange County Superior Court in California has faced public admonition following a series of actions deemed unprofessional and inappropriate, the California Commission on Judicial Performance reported. The commission’s findings highlighted incidents from 2014 to 2023, where Bailey’s behavior ranged from making insensitive remarks to inappropriate gestures, particularly in interactions involving female and less experienced attorneys. Appointed to the bench in 2012, Bailey’s conduct was scrutinized in a comprehensive review spanning several years. The commission documented multiple instances where his demeanor and comments brought into question … Read more