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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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Former President Donald Trump holding a bible in front of St. John's Church, following the controversial clearing of protesters in Lafayette Square.

Federal Judge Dismisses Most Claims against Trump, Barr and U.S. officials in 2020 Lafayette Square Forceful Removal of George Floyd Protesters

A federal judge dismissed almost all claims that were filed by activists, civil liberties organizations and other protesters that alleged former President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials violated federal civil rights laws by forcefully clearing activists in order to make room for a presidential photo-op. On June 1, 2020,... Read More about Federal Judge Dismisses Most Claims against Trump, Barr and U.S. officials in 2020 Lafayette Square Forceful Removal of George Floyd Protesters

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U.S. Supreme Court Asks Biden's Administration to Weigh in on Harvard's Race Admissions Policies

The U.S. Supreme Court officially requested an opinion from President Biden's Administration regarding the race-conscious undergraduate admissions policies at Harvard University. The issue at hand is whether or not the Supreme Court should hear the challenges to the ivy league school's admissions programs that consider an applicant's race in the... Read More about U.S. Supreme Court Asks Biden's Administration to Weigh in on Harvard's Race Admissions Policies

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Vision Specialist and Two Schools Sued for Sexual Abuse of Legally Blind Elementary Students

Parents of two legally blind female elementary students filed a federal lawsuit against two Detroit school districts and a vision specialist alleging they sexually abused their daughters in the school's library. No criminal charges have been filed. The lawsuit filed on June 7 identifies the suburban school districts, Garden City... Read More about Vision Specialist and Two Schools Sued for Sexual Abuse of Legally Blind Elementary Students

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Bristol-Myers Sued for $6.4 billion Due to Alleged Stalling of Cancer Drug to Avoid Payments to Celgene Shareholders.

A new $6.4 billion lawsuit against Bristol Myers Squibb Co (BMY.N) in Manhattan Federal Court accuses the firm of delaying lymphoma cancer drugs to avoid paying Celgene Corp's shareholders, avoiding a "milestone" payment. Bristol Myers Squibb, which purchased the drug manufacturer Celgene Corporation in 2019, was slapped with the lawsuit... Read More about Bristol-Myers Sued for $6.4 billion Due to Alleged Stalling of Cancer Drug to Avoid Payments to Celgene Shareholders.

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On the First Day of Pride Month, Protesters Cry "Foul" as Florida Bans Transgender Student-Athletes From Girls' or Women's Sports Teams

As timing goes, the new law "Fairness in Women's Sports Act" is already inspiring angry protests across the nation and along party lines. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill limiting transgender student-athletes on the first day of June, aka Gay Pride Month. The law singles out ONLY biologically... Read More about On the First Day of Pride Month, Protesters Cry "Foul" as Florida Bans Transgender Student-Athletes From Girls' or Women's Sports Teams

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D.C. Anti-Trust Lawsuit Vs. Amazon Alleges Sellers and Consumers Penalized by Policy via Monopoly on Pricing

The District of Columbia is suing Amazon, Inc. in an antitrust lawsuit, claiming the behemoth company punishes sellers on its marketplace from offering lower prices on other sites, thus creating higher prices for consumers. Amazon, the largest online retailer globally, has dominated online sales and currently controls between fifty to... Read More about D.C. Anti-Trust Lawsuit Vs. Amazon Alleges Sellers and Consumers Penalized by Policy via Monopoly on Pricing

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Father Stopped for Speeding Sues Illinois Police After Daughter's Ashes Taken from Car, Partially Spilled, and called "Drugs"

Bereaved father Dartavius Barnes is suing the city of Springfield, Illinois, after the police took his two-year-old daughter's cremated ashes out of his car, calling it "drugs," during a warrantless search for speeding. The father said the police took his toddler's remains in a "desecration" when he was stopped for... Read More about Father Stopped for Speeding Sues Illinois Police After Daughter's Ashes Taken from Car, Partially Spilled, and called "Drugs"

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Inmate's Request for Hearing to Consider Death by Firing Squad Denied by Supreme Court as Liberal Justices Protest Decision

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled against hearing the appeal of death row inmate Ernest Johnson, who is seeking death by firing squad instead of lethal injection. The conservative majority justices did not explain the court's decision. Before the Supreme Court denied Johnston's request for a hearing, a lower court... Read More about Inmate's Request for Hearing to Consider Death by Firing Squad Denied by Supreme Court as Liberal Justices Protest Decision

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Office of New York Attorney General Teams up With Manhattan Prosecutors, Intensifying Trump Investigation

On the heels of a sweeping civil probe, the offices of the New York Attorney General and the Manhattan District Attorney announced they are jointly investigating the Trump Organization for criminal charges. Former President Donald Trump's company the Trump Organization is under scrutiny by both the New York AG and... Read More about Office of New York Attorney General Teams up With Manhattan Prosecutors, Intensifying Trump Investigation

Kevin Spacey in a courtroom during a legal proceeding related to sexual assault allegations.

U.S. Judges Balance Animosity Vs. Fair Trials for Defendants in Sexual Assault Cases, & Anonymity Doesn't Make the Cut

Sexual assault cases are growing steadily, with RAINN reporting every sixty-eight seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Among these reported horrific sexual assaults are numerous lawsuits made against celebrities. Traditionally, accusers are not always named in court papers in some circumstances if it protects them from further harassment or harm... Read More about U.S. Judges Balance Animosity Vs. Fair Trials for Defendants in Sexual Assault Cases, & Anonymity Doesn't Make the Cut

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FAA is Busy with Over 1,300 Unruly Passengers & Numerous Fines from Rowdy Passengers

This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported two more civil penalties are in process for travelers who interfered with airline crews. The two new cases are just the tip of a growing mountain of fines from the FAA, which launched a zero-tolerance policy against rowdy passengers a few months... Read More about FAA is Busy with Over 1,300 Unruly Passengers & Numerous Fines from Rowdy Passengers

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Mask Confusion: CDC Eases Recommendations as the Public, Fed & States Grapple with Emerging, New Rules

A government agency knows they went viral, perhaps not in a good way, when Saturday Night Live features them to wild hilarity during their cold opening for the iconic TV show. Last Friday, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) was the focus of the Saturday Night Live opening, featuring a... Read More about Mask Confusion: CDC Eases Recommendations as the Public, Fed & States Grapple with Emerging, New Rules

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