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Social Media Controversy Casts Shadow Over Londonderry Trial of Former Soldier in Bloody Sunday Case

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LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland — A recent social media post by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson is under scrutiny during the trial of a former British soldier charged with murder in relation to the Bloody Sunday incident. Judge Patrick Lynch raised concerns about Bryson’s comments, made on the platform X, during proceedings at the Belfast Crown Court. The judge expressed his apprehensions regarding the potential implications of the post under the Contempt of Court Act. “It is fortunate for Mr. Bryson that this is a case without a jury,” Judge Lynch remarked, noting that had a jury … Read more

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2024: ‘Dead Talents Society’ Shines with Top Honors, While ‘Animale’ and ‘The Shadow Wrangler’ Also Make Their Marks

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Brooklyn, New York — The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival recently announced its audience and jury award winners for the 2024 event, which took place from October 17 to 24 at Nitehawk Cinema’s Williamsburg and Prospect Park locations. “Dead Talents Society,” directed by John Hsu, received both the Best Film and Best Ensemble awards from the Dark Matter Jury. This horror-comedy features a ghost who aspires to join a supernatural talent agency and achieve the status of an urban legend. The film stars Bo-lin Chen, Sandrine Pinna, and Gingle Wang, captivating audiences with its unique blend … Read more

Decades of Defiance: The Long Shadow of Segregation in American Schools

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WASHINGTON — In the lingering shadow of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 1954 decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional, a massive resistance against desegregation unfolded across America’s South. This resistance was marked by over 450 laws crafted to prevent, delay, or nullify the effects of desegregation, weaving a complex tapestry of defiance that sought to preserve a segregated way of life. Georgia’s Governor, Herman E. Talmadge, once a self-declared proponent of education for Black children, starkly opposed integration, … Read more

Trump’s Pardon Pledges Cast Shadow Over Capitol Riot Sentencing as Defendants Seek Delays

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The aftermath of the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, continues to reverberate through U.S. federal courts, where defendants and judges alike are contending with the implications of former President Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory and his previous campaign promises. Trump had openly stated during his campaign that he might pardon individuals convicted in connection with the Capitol attack, a pledge that has now influenced several defendants to seek postponements in their legal proceedings, hoping for a potential reprieve. Last week, discussions of these pardons were prevalent, particularly during sentencing hearings. In … Read more