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"Anthony Pierce was a man entrusted to preside over christenings, funerals, weddings and prayers," she added.

In 2023, Hutchins’ parents and sister also sued the actor, the film’s producers and the production company, Rust Movie Productions; lawyers representing the family told the presiding judge they will depose Baldwin in May.

Good Humans' far-reaching work ranges from pushing for the establishment of an equal rights tribunal to preside over purported discriminatory practices, to a recycling programme that in turn employs local residents with disabilities.

A judge presiding over the case earlier this year explained that the location was selected to "ensure the community has access" to proceedings throughout the marathon trial.

Analysts agree that the fact he's back in the spotlight, at a symposium where Xi Jinping himself presided, is a very good sign for Mr Ma.