Email Author Lisa Rab

Awards

• 2012 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published April 7, 2011

  "School of Hard Knocks"

• 2011 - National Association of Black Journalists Awards, published September 30, 2010

  "On the Down Low"

• 2011 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published December 9, 2010

  "Crash Course"

• 2010 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published July 23, 2009

  "Hello, My Name is Amigo"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published November 19, 2009

  "Newspapers Are Dead"

• 2008 - Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards/The Press Club of Cleveland

  "Contract Killing"

• 2007 - Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards/The Press Club of Cleveland, published February 15, 2006

  "Fall of the Fourth Reich"

• 2007 - Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards/The Press Club of Cleveland, published July 26, 2006

  "Screams in the Dark"

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2009 Stories by Lisa Rab

• Dalia Dippolito's Shopping Habits

  published Dec 30, 2009

  There's been much speculation about the private life of Dalia Dippolito -- her lovers, her cosmetically-enhanced body, her lust for cash -- ever since she was arrested in August for allegedly plotting... More >>

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  Dalia Dippolito's Shopping Habits

  published Dec 30, 2009

  There's been much speculation about the private life of Dalia Dippolito -- her lovers, her cosmetically-enhanced body, her lust for cash -- ever since she was arrested in August for allegedly plotting... More >>

• Dalia and Michael Dippolito's Domestic Dispute

  published Dec 29, 2009

  Just before 8 a.m. on April 2, the Boynton Beach police got a call from a neighbor who lived near Dalia and Michael Dippolito.The anonymous caller reported hearing screaming, yelling, and banging comi... More >>

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  Dalia and Michael Dippolito's Domestic Dispute

  published Dec 29, 2009

  Just before 8 a.m. on April 2, the Boynton Beach police got a call from a neighbor who lived near Dalia and Michael Dippolito.The anonymous caller reported hearing screaming, yelling, and banging comi... More >>

• Tiger Woods at the Everglades Clubr Fat Chance.

  published Dec 28, 2009

  As the gossip pages buzz with rumors that Tiger Woods was partying with his alleged mistress, Rachel Uchitel, this weekend at the Everglades Club on Palm Beach, it's time for a reality check.First, Pa... More >>

• Tiger Woods at the Everglades Clubr Fat Chance.

  published Dec 28, 2009

  As the gossip pages buzz with rumors that Tiger Woods was partying with his alleged mistress, Rachel Uchitel, this weekend at the Everglades Club on Palm Beach, it's time for a reality check.First, Pa... More >>

• Tiger Woods at the Everglades Clubr Fat Chance.

  published Dec 28, 2009

  As the gossip pages buzz with rumors that Tiger Woods was partying with his alleged mistress, Rachel Uchitel, this weekend at the Everglades Club on Palm Beach, it's time for a reality check.First, Pa... More >>

• The Year of the Ponzi

  published Dec 23, 2009

  In 1921, Charles Ponzi began duping New Englanders with a bogus postage stamp investment scheme. He told them that by buying and selling foreign stamps -- yes, stamps --  they could see 40 percen... More >>

• The Year of the Ponzi

  published Dec 23, 2009

  In 1921, Charles Ponzi began duping New Englanders with a bogus postage stamp investment scheme. He told them that by buying and selling foreign stamps -- yes, stamps --  they could see 40 percen... More >>

• Michael Dippolito Says He Has Links to Organized Crime

  published Dec 22, 2009

  He pleaded guilty to running an investment scam. He skipped out on a hearing on drug -related charges in Philadelphia. He was once arrested for soliciting prostitution from an undercover Broward sheri... More >>

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  Michael Dippolito Says He Has Links to Organized Crime

  published Dec 22, 2009

  He pleaded guilty to running an investment scam. He skipped out on a hearing on drug -related charges in Philadelphia. He was once arrested for soliciting prostitution from an undercover Broward sheri... More >>

• Following the Dippolito Money

  published Dec 21, 2009

  If you want to be confused, try following Michael Dippolito's explanation for why he gave his wife, Dalia, tens of thousands of dollars in the months before she allegedly tried to have him killed.Mich... More >>

• Following the Dippolito Money

  published Dec 21, 2009

  If you want to be confused, try following Michael Dippolito's explanation for why he gave his wife, Dalia, tens of thousands of dollars in the months before she allegedly tried to have him killed.Mich... More >>

• Norm Kent to Launch New Gay Paper in Wilton Manors

  published Dec 18, 2009

  A month ago, when the owner of the South Florida Blade declared bankruptcy and suddenly shut down the paper, there were fears that local gay media was dead.But soon, two publications will be vying to ... More >>

• Norm Kent to Launch New Gay Paper in Wilton Manors

  published Dec 18, 2009

  A month ago, when the owner of the South Florida Blade declared bankruptcy and suddenly shut down the paper, there were fears that local gay media was dead.But soon, two publications will be vying to ... More >>

• La Palma Lays Off Three People, Leaving Skeleton Staff

  published Dec 18, 2009

  La Palma, the weekly Spanish-language spinoff of the Palm Beach Post, quietly laid off three people yesterday, leaving a skeleton staff at the paper.Insiders say the three employees -- page designer S... More >>

• La Palma Lays Off Three People, Leaving Skeleton Staff

  published Dec 18, 2009

  La Palma, the weekly Spanish-language spinoff of the Palm Beach Post, quietly laid off three people yesterday, leaving a skeleton staff at the paper.Insiders say the three employees -- page designer S... More >>

• Broward State Attorney's Office Will Examine Michael Dippolito's Finances

  published Dec 17, 2009

  The Broward State Attorney's Office plans to investigate Michael Dippolito's restitution payments to victims of a foreign currency investment scam he ran eight years ago.At least one victim of the sca... More >>

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  Broward State Attorney's Office Will Examine Michael Dippolito's Finances

  published Dec 17, 2009

  The Broward State Attorney's Office plans to investigate Michael Dippolito's restitution payments to victims of a foreign currency investment scam he ran eight years ago.At least one victim of the sca... More >>

• Merry Christmas, Broward School Board. Here's Some Coal.

  published Dec 16, 2009

  In the spirit of holiday giving, about 6,000 postcards from Broward Teachers Union members are expected to begin arriving at the homes of Broward School Board members today. The cards, featuring lum... More >>

• Merry Christmas, Broward School Board. Here's Some Coal.

  published Dec 16, 2009

  In the spirit of holiday giving, about 6,000 postcards from Broward Teachers Union members are expected to begin arriving at the homes of Broward School Board members today. The cards, featuring lum... More >>

• Michael Dippolito Police Interview: "I'm Not a Drug Dealer; I Never Was"

  published Dec 15, 2009

  The day his wife was arrested for allegedly trying to have him killed, Boynton Beach police officers conducted a lengthy, videotaped, sworn interview with Michael Dippolito.  Dippolito ... More >>

• Michael Dippolito Police Interview: "I'm Not a Drug Dealer; I Never Was"

  published Dec 15, 2009

  The day his wife was arrested for allegedly trying to have him killed, Boynton Beach police officers conducted a lengthy, videotaped, sworn interview with Michael Dippolito.  Dippolito ... More >>

• Source: DNA Tests Show Michael Dippolito Fathered Boca Woman's Child

  published Dec 11, 2009

  DNA test results show that Michael Dippolito is the father of an 11-year-old boy who lives west of Boca Raton, according to a confidential source. The child's mother, Karen Tanne, alleges in a paterni... More >>

• Source: DNA Tests Show Michael Dippolito Fathered Boca Woman's Child

  published Dec 11, 2009

  DNA test results show that Michael Dippolito is the father of an 11-year-old boy who lives west of Boca Raton, according to a confidential source. The child's mother, Karen Tanne, alleges in a paterni... More >>