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.

Articles

Mugshot of Richard Barnett, a suspect arrested in connection with the Capitol Hill attack.

Every Picture Tells a Story as Feds Arrest Pelosi’s Capitol Hill Office Intruder

A photo-bombing suspect who posed with his feet up on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk during the Capitol Hill attack was found and arrested by federal prosecutors. Richard Barnett, 60, from Gravette Arkansas, faces several criminal charges, said US Attorney Kenneth Kohl. Barnett is faced with federal charges, including unlawful... Read More about Every Picture Tells a Story as Feds Arrest Pelosi’s Capitol Hill Office Intruder

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser speaking at a press conference regarding the investigation into Elijah McClain's death.

Colorado Grand Jury Convened for Elijah McClain's Death by Carotid Chokehold by Police & Ketamine Injection by Paramedics

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser launched a new probe into the death of unarmed, 23-year old Elijah McClain in Colorado in 2019. The US Justice Department has also launched a civil rights probe into the death of the unarmed young man by police. With echoes of the infamous choking death... Read More about Colorado Grand Jury Convened for Elijah McClain's Death by Carotid Chokehold by Police & Ketamine Injection by Paramedics

Parler Sues Amazon for Disabling Site as Youtube, GooglePlay and Apple Follow

Parler, the conservative-owned social media platform, is suing Amazon Web Services (AWS) for disabling its site. In the eighteen-page lawsuit, the company alleges hosting service Amazon violated antitrust law and breached their contractual agreement. Like dominoes, fellow giant social media platforms followed Amazon and banned Parler on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube,... Read More about Parler Sues Amazon for Disabling Site as Youtube, GooglePlay and Apple Follow

DOJ & Federal Courts Report Email and Court Files Hacks Via SolarWinds Breach

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and US federal courts announced on January 6 they were both hacked by a prior, similar government breach into SolarWinds, a network security management firm that worked inside the systems of multiple US government agencies. The breach also includes a suspected hacking into the... Read More about DOJ & Federal Courts Report Email and Court Files Hacks Via SolarWinds Breach

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Twitter Dumps Trump: Citing Clear Risk of More Violence, Trump Banned from Twitter Permanently

A world of trouble is swirling around President Donald Trump, but what got his attention most today is startling in itself. Twitter has permanently blocked him from its platform.In a tumultuous week for the nation, after Trump publicly incited a mob to violently attack the US Capitol, the president has... Read More about Twitter Dumps Trump: Citing Clear Risk of More Violence, Trump Banned from Twitter Permanently

Crowds gather outside the Capitol building as smoke rises during the January 6 attack.

After Trump Mobs Attack Capitol, Trump Removal Options Sent to Pence as Cabinet Discusses 25th Amendment

In a strong response to the domestic terrorists who stormed Capitol Hill on January 6, a steadily growing list of Republican and Democratic members of Congress shared a slew of recommendations to remove President Donald J. Trump from office yesterday. A public roar is being heard from both parties in... Read More about After Trump Mobs Attack Capitol, Trump Removal Options Sent to Pence as Cabinet Discusses 25th Amendment

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaking at a podium in front of the state flag and a U.S. flag after signing new sex offender amendments into law.

Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs New Sex Offender Amendments into Law After 2016 Fed Mandate

Revisions to the Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act were signed into law by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer after a four-year-long process of revisions. The Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) now includes significant updates to the prior version of the Michigan law, with a long list of amendments that take effect... Read More about Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs New Sex Offender Amendments into Law After 2016 Fed Mandate

A man raising his fist while holding a microphone outdoors, surrounded by trees.

11 Republicans Issue Joint Statement about Defying Electoral College Certification

Eleven US Republicans, including sitting senators and senators-elect, issued a joint statement regarding the Electoral College certification process. Though brief, their statement clearly indicated their plans to contest the legally-certified election of President-elect Joe Biden. Their mission is to substitute the electoral votes of certain states to keep Trump as... Read More about 11 Republicans Issue Joint Statement about Defying Electoral College Certification

Mike Pence wearing a mask during a formal event.

Federal Judge Quickly Rejects Request to Allow Pence to Ignore States’ Electors and Run Ramshod over Democratic System of Voting

A federal judge threw out the lawsuit late Saturday that challenged President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, days before Congress was set to officially confirm the presidential election results. Pence, as per the most recent decision by Judge Jeremy Kernodle in Texas, has no authority to tamper in any way with the... Read More about Federal Judge Quickly Rejects Request to Allow Pence to Ignore States’ Electors and Run Ramshod over Democratic System of Voting

Workers wearing safety gear and masks are being screened for temperature at a workplace, highlighting health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Dept. of Labor Publishes Consumer & Business Info for Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19

The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the US Department of Labor has published extensive information offering specific guidance for workers and employers regarding protections and relief provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA offers legal guidelines pertaining to paid sick leave, expanded family leave, and... Read More about US Dept. of Labor Publishes Consumer & Business Info for Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19

A scene outside a home with news cameras set up, following a violent incident involving a judge's family.

As Presidential Tweets Attack Justices and Courts, Congress Stalls Judicial Legislation after Judge’s Son Murdered at Front Door by Angry Litigant

Last week, Congress did not act upon a new piece of legislation, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2020, created to protect judges and their families from violence and murder. The proposed bill would significantly enhance the protection and privacy of justices across the US and was... Read More about As Presidential Tweets Attack Justices and Courts, Congress Stalls Judicial Legislation after Judge’s Son Murdered at Front Door by Angry Litigant

A group of people seated outdoors, engaged in conversation, with some wearing masks.

Historic First-Ever Airplane Emissions Rules Under Review by EPA

With a legal eye on the skies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Monday they are finalizing the first-ever emissions guidelines for airplanes that regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The new airplane emissions standards will be mandatory for commercial aviation and any large business jets. Under the new emissions... Read More about Historic First-Ever Airplane Emissions Rules Under Review by EPA

Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert speaking at a podium outside the U.S. Capitol, raising a finger to emphasize his point.

Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert and AZ Republican Electors File Lawsuit against VP Pence Regarding Electoral Count

In an odd lawsuit that parallels the surreal 2020 presidential election, Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert and a group of Republican Electors from Arizona have filed a lawsuit against Vice President Mike Pence. Their argument, in part, is that the Electoral Count Act is unconstitutional. Plaintiffs in the all-Republican lawsuit include... Read More about Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert and AZ Republican Electors File Lawsuit against VP Pence Regarding Electoral Count

City of Miami Beach Police and Court Facility, where the Rodriguez family was sentenced for their involvement in a dark web scheme.

Dark Web Scheme Lands Miami Family in Prison as “Il Padrino” is Hit with Sentence of Over 10 Years

A Miami family that was allegedly known locally for popular though illegal cockfights were all sentenced to jail time after being convicted of ID theft, creating counterfeit checks, and bank fraud in a national scheme built inside the hiding places of the Dark Web. When the Miami police raided the... Read More about Dark Web Scheme Lands Miami Family in Prison as “Il Padrino” is Hit with Sentence of Over 10 Years

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Architecture Groups to Biden: When it comes to Trump’s New Directive, Beauty is Not in the Eyes of the Beholder.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has reached out to President-elect Biden and the world with an urgent plea to retract the new Trump Administration Executive Order on Federal Buildings. President Trump wants to “Make Federal Buildings Beautiful Again” and has issued a directive to allow no new designs... Read More about Architecture Groups to Biden: When it comes to Trump’s New Directive, Beauty is Not in the Eyes of the Beholder.