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Shifting to the courtroom, Russell Brand's defense lawyer delivered closing arguments this week, telling the jury there is no evidence his client is, in the lawyer's own words, some kind of psychopath who rapes people. The defense argued Brand believed all encounters were consensual, pointing to his behavior during and after the alleged incidents as central to their case.
And on the international stage, Spain's independent film distributors are quietly rewriting the rules of their market. Members of Adicine saw box office receipts climb forty-five percent through September, drawing broader attention at Valladolid's Merci market. It's a reminder that smaller players can punch well above their weight when the right films find their audience.
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