Jean Marsh, Iconic ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Star and Pioneering Writer, Dies at 90

London, UK – Jean Marsh, a luminary of British television best known for her role and co-creation of the iconic series “Upstairs, Downstairs,” died on April 13 at the age of 90. Her agent confirmed that she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Marsh’s portrayal of Rose Buck, a parlor maid in the series, won her an Emmy Award and brought her international acclaim. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, “Upstairs, Downstairs” explored the …

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against President-elect Trump in E. Jean Carroll Abuse and Defamation Case

New York, NY — In a significant legal setback, President-elect Donald Trump’s appeal to overturn a $5 million verdict regarding allegations of sexual abuse and defamation was dismissed by a federal appeals court on December 30, 2024. The lawsuit, initiated by writer E. Jean Carroll, concluded with the court upholding the damages awarded for the claims. The decision was confirmed by a unanimous vote from the three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of …

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