Scrutiny

WWE Under Scrutiny: Internal Reactions to Janel Grant’s Lawsuit Expose McMahon’s Leadership

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ORLANDO, FL – WWE is facing intense scrutiny after Janel Grant filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault, exploitation, and trafficking against the organization, as well as its CEO Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis. The lawsuit highlights a disturbing atmosphere within WWE that enables such misconduct. Although it was McMahon and Laurinaitis who allegedly committed the actions, the WWE itself has been accused of complicity. According to Dave Meltzer’s report in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, reactions to the lawsuit within WWE have been varied. One WWE star was deeply affected by reading the lawsuit, expressing sadness … Read more

Bafta’s Jury System Under Scrutiny: Campaigners Speak Out on Nominations and Diversity in Awards

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LONDON – The 2022 Bafta Film Awards have once again sparked debate over the use of juries in key categories. This marks the fourth year that nominations have been influenced by the introduction of juries, as well as other reforms implemented by the UK’s film academy in response to the #BaftaSoWhite controversy in 2020. In an effort to gauge the response to this year’s nominations and the effectiveness of the jury system, Screen International spoke with UK-based awards campaigners who shared their thoughts on the matter. Contrary to what one might expect, many campaigners have … Read more

Outrage Grows as Fake Explicit Images of Taylor Swift Flood the Internet: Virginia Deepfake Law Under Scrutiny

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Nashville, Tennessee – Faked sexually explicit images of global megastar and singer Taylor Swift have caused a stir online, highlighting the alarming speed at which artificial intelligence (AI)-generated explicit content can spread. This incident has shed light on the lack of clear legal protections for victims in a world where AI has rapidly emerged as a powerful tool for creating images without the consent of those depicted. According to a USA Today investigation, only 10 states have passed laws specifically addressing deepfake pornography, which refers to AI-generated images, audio files, or videos with sexual content. … Read more

Malaysian Government Initiates Royal Inquiry into Mahathir’s Controversial Decision: Anwar Ibrahim Faces Scrutiny

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) in Malaysia will investigate former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s decision to withdraw from a review of a territorial dispute with Singapore, which he made shortly after taking office in 2018, according to the Chief Secretary of the Malaysian government. This move comes after considerable tensions between Mahathir and his rival Anwar Ibrahim, who recently became the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Such inquiries are rare in Malaysia and hold significant authority to subpoena witnesses. The upcoming inquiry will mark only the 14th in Malaysia’s history since … Read more