South Korean Filmmaker Jason Yu Takes Home Top Prize at Gerardmer Festival for ‘Sleep’

GÉRARDMER, France – South Korean filmmaker Jason Yu was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at the Gerardmer International Fantastic Film Festival for his debut feature film, “Sleep.” The film, a comedy horror, tells the story of a couple whose lives are disrupted by the husband’s sleepwalking habits that turn into nightmarish experiences for his wife. In addition to Yu’s win, other notable films received recognition at the festival. “Amelia’s Children,” directed by Portuguese filmmaker Gabriel Abrantes, received the Jury Prize. The film follows a man who discovers his true family after believing himself to be … Read more

Former Mr. Universe Found Guilty of Domestic Abuse After Retrial, Victim Forced to Sleep in Shed

Rockford, Illinois – Jeffrey Primm, 66, has been found guilty in a retrial for a domestic abuse case dating back to August 2015. Primm was initially sentenced to 16 years in prison in December 2018, but appealed the case, citing inadequate legal representation. The original guilty verdict and plea were subsequently overturned in 2020, leading to the reinstatement of charges against Primm. In 2019, Primm’s public defender withdrew from the case due to a conflict of interest. The investigation by Rockford Police Detectives began in 2015 after a victim came forward with multiple complaints of … Read more