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Diane Lilli

Diane Lilli

Diane Lilli is an award-winning Journalist, Editor, and Author with over 18 years of experience contributing to New Jersey news outlets, both in print and online. Notably, she played a pivotal role in launching the first daily digital newspaper, Jersey Tomato Press, in 2005. Her work has been featured in various newspapers, journals, magazines, and literary publications across the nation. Diane is the proud recipient of the Shirley Chisholm Journalism Award.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaking at a podium during a press conference.

NYC vs. TX: Feud rages as NYC Mayor Adams says Texas Governor Abbot bussed immigrants, using “innocent people as political pawns”

White House says Federal Law dictates immigration law, not states New York City Mayor Eric Adams is furious with Texas Governor Greg Abbot, and the reciprocated feud is now creating a new type of bussing war, with an over-the-state-line political impact. On April 5, Governor Abbot started bussing illegal immigrants,... Read More about NYC vs. TX: Feud rages as NYC Mayor Adams says Texas Governor Abbot bussed immigrants, using “innocent people as political pawns”

A person sitting at a computer with a warning message on the screen indicating that the system has been hacked.

US Fraud Trial Faces Limits of Anti-Hacking Laws, as 1984 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is Vague & Weak

A former software engineer and Amazon employee, accused of being the mastermind behind one of the most massive data breaches in the US, is now facing a federal trial in Seattle. She is charged with ten counts of computer fraud, wire fraud and identity theft. Paige Thompson, 36, is accused... Read More about US Fraud Trial Faces Limits of Anti-Hacking Laws, as 1984 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is Vague & Weak

View of Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump's residence in Florida.

Unprecedented Search of Mar-a-Lago Focused on Trump’s Possible Violation of Presidential Records Act

When the F.B.I. raided former President Donald Trump’s home in Mar-a-Lago on Monday, this was no ordinary legal search of a citizen’s home. Instead, raiding a prior president’s home signaled an escalation of the investigation into Trump’s actions, as they pertain to what he took with him when he left... Read More about Unprecedented Search of Mar-a-Lago Focused on Trump’s Possible Violation of Presidential Records Act

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Paramount sued for copyright infringement with blockbuster movie “Top Gun: Maverick" as sequel reaps $1.2 Billion in box office sales worldwide

The heirs owning the legal rights to the deceased author’s “Top Gun” article in the now-defunct California Magazine sued Paramount Pictures for not obtaining the copyright to the new blockbuster hit movie. The author of the series, Ehud Yonay, wrote the original article “Top Gun,” which was published in 1983.... Read More about Paramount sued for copyright infringement with blockbuster movie “Top Gun: Maverick" as sequel reaps $1.2 Billion in box office sales worldwide

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey speaking at a public event.

Arizona Governor Censors Citizens’ Taping Police, Enforcing Distance of Eight Feet, as ACLU & AP Say It’s Unconstitutional

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law a new bill on July 6 that makes it illegal for anyone to record law enforcement within eight feet. The new law makes it a misdemeanor if anyone keeps recording after the police officer tells them to stop. One exception allows for anyone... Read More about Arizona Governor Censors Citizens’ Taping Police, Enforcing Distance of Eight Feet, as ACLU & AP Say It’s Unconstitutional

Steve Bannon speaking passionately to the media outside a courthouse.

Bannon Guilty of Contempt of Congress After Surprise Trump Letter Says No Presidential Executive Privilege Forthcoming

After publicly vowing to strongly fight charges of Contempt of Congress, former President Trump’s White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, 68, was found guilty quickly, of two counts of contempt, in under three hours. Bannon was found guilty of Contempt of Congress in a Washington, D.C. federal court last week... Read More about Bannon Guilty of Contempt of Congress After Surprise Trump Letter Says No Presidential Executive Privilege Forthcoming

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Coincidence or Planned? Did Secret Service Break Federal Laws if Deletions Were Purposeful? Yes.

When the House January 6 Committee discovered the Secret Service erased text messages on Jan. 5 and 6, members reacted quickly, demanding to know how and why these deletions occurred. Questions arose from committee members and the press. Was the Secret Service hiding something about the Capitol insurrection? Did the... Read More about Coincidence or Planned? Did Secret Service Break Federal Laws if Deletions Were Purposeful? Yes.

Image of Christina Fulton and Erika Jayne, both involved in a legal dispute over alleged fraud and misappropriation of settlement funds.

Christina Fulton Sues ‘Real Housewife’ Erika Jayne, Jayne's Ex-Husband Tom Girardi, & Attorneys for Over $700K, Claiming Fraud & Theft of Funds

Lawsuit Claims Erika Jayne & Tom Girardi used settlement money for “lavish lifestyle” using numerous companies owned by Jayne Legal woes continue to cast a dark shadow over some cast members of the national TV reality show franchise The Real Housewives, this time on the West Coast in Beverly Hills.... Read More about Christina Fulton Sues ‘Real Housewife’ Erika Jayne, Jayne's Ex-Husband Tom Girardi, & Attorneys for Over $700K, Claiming Fraud & Theft of Funds

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UCLA Marine Biology Lab Finds Chicken, Pork and Beef in Subway Tuna Products. Fed Court Rules Lawsuit against Subway’s “tuna” may move forward

A lawsuit brought against Subway, a food retailer with over 27,000 US stores, alleging their tuna sandwiches intentionally misleads consumers since the ingredients are not 100 percent tuna, is now headed to court. Federal US District Judge Jon Tiger of California ruled that Subway’s recent request to dismiss this lawsuit... Read More about UCLA Marine Biology Lab Finds Chicken, Pork and Beef in Subway Tuna Products. Fed Court Rules Lawsuit against Subway’s “tuna” may move forward

Elon Musk speaking during an event, with a glass of water on a table beside him.

Even for the Wealthiest Man in the World, Breaking up Is Hard to Do. Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Reneging on $44B Purchase Deal

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO billionaire, is now facing a $44 billion lawsuit from Twitter. The new lawsuit is expected to be a lengthy fight since Twitter is seeking a $1 billion breakup fee that was agreed upon in the original agreement between the two parties. The lawsuit, filed in... Read More about Even for the Wealthiest Man in the World, Breaking up Is Hard to Do. Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Reneging on $44B Purchase Deal

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