Women

Celebrating Female Talent: Amy Werntz Wins The Bennett Prize, Elevating Women in Figurative Art

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Muskegon, Michigan — The Bennett Prize, the largest art award dedicated to women in figurative painting, revealed its latest winner at an exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art. This year’s top honor goes to Amy Werntz of Dallas, who previously reached the finals in 2021. Werntz’s award-winning pieces feature poignant depictions of elderly subjects, predominantly women, as they engage in daily activities such as dining in a café or shopping. Her lifelike portrayals aim to evoke intimacy and validate the experiences of older individuals. Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt, who co-founded The Bennett Prize with … Read more

New York Jury Awards $1.68 Billion to 40 Women in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case Against James Toback

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A jury in New York awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual misconduct over a 35-year period, attorneys for the plaintiffs announced. This ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit initiated in Manhattan in 2022, following the introduction of a one-year window in New York that allowed survivors of sexual assault to file lawsuits regardless of how long ago the incidents occurred. The decision is one of the largest jury awards since the rise of the #MeToo movement and stands among the most significant … Read more

Judge Halts Deportation of Two Maryland Women, Unveiling Allegations of Inhumane ICE Detention Practices

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Two women living in Maryland who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will remain in the United States after a federal judge ruled to suspend their deportation. U.S. District Court Judge Julie Rubin clarified that her ruling applies solely to these two individuals and does not serve as a nationwide injunction. The federal class action lawsuit was initiated earlier this month by the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights and the National Immigration Project. Their attorneys assert that the women had been lawfully residing in Maryland for an extended period. While the women’s identities … Read more

New York Jury Sends Powerful Message: $1.68 Billion Awarded to 40 Women in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case Against Filmmaker James Toback

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A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual misconduct over a lengthy period spanning 35 years. The verdict was announced on Wednesday and marks a significant moment in the ever-evolving narrative of sexual abuse cases, particularly in the wake of the #MeToo movement. The decision is rooted in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following the enactment of a New York law that opened a one-year window for individuals to file civil lawsuits regarding sexual assault claims, regardless of when … Read more