Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings’
Del. AG Jennings Introduces Abortion Legal Helpline
A public-private non-profit initiative has led to the creation of the Delaware Attorney General’s Abortion Legal Helpline. According to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, the helpline will offer free legal advice for anyone in search of guidance following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that overturns Roe v. Wade and leaves abortion-related matters to the states.…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Convicted of 3 Charges
*Additional story update: Delaware State House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear and Majority Whip Larry Mitchell, D-Elsmere released this statement Friday following the conviction of State Auditor Kathy McGuiness: “We put our trust in our elected officials – especially those whose responsibility is to serve as a watchdog for the state’s finances – and when…
Read MoreDel. Chancery Court Backs State Challenge Of Seaford Ordinance Concerning Disposal Of Fetal Remains
The City of Seaford’s much-discussed ordinance that attempted to require that remains following the termination of a pregnancy be buried or cremated has been overturned in a Delaware Chancery Court ruling released Wednesday. City officials who supported the ordinance said the goal was to provide dignified treatment of remains and that it was not an…
Read MoreDel. AG Kathy Jennings Files To Seek Re-election
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has made it official: she is seeking a second term.Jennings has filed for re-election, according to her campaign Thursday. She is a Democrat.Jennings said in her first term, she and the Justice Department held opioid manufacturers accountable, combatted violent crime, and pushed for new laws to make the system more…
Read MoreTrial Of Auditor Kathy McGuiness Will Relocate, WGMD News Is Told
The trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness looks to be on the move.Sources have told WGMD News that the case will be relocated to Kent County and that the trial would take place in two weeks.A New Castle County grand jury indicted McGuiness last fall for felony theft, intimidation and other offenses in a…
Read MoreWhat Does TurboTax Settlement Mean To Md., Del.?
About 66,000 Maryland consumers can expect checks in the mail under a settlement reached with all attorneys general and Intuit, the owners of Turbo Tax.Maryland AG Brian Frosh said Wednesday that the state expects to receive more than $2-million. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said the settlement would direct more than $400,000 to The First…
Read MoreLaurel Man Gets 2 Years In Prison For Hate Crime, Other Charges
A Laurel man faces a two-year prison sentence following his guilty plea to felony hate crime and other charges.According to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, 38-year-old James Raab also admitted to charges of possession of a deadly weapon during commission of a felony, aggravated menacing and resisting arrest.Prosecutors said Raab threatened a neighbor with a…
Read MoreTower Hill School Official Charged With Child Porn Distribution
An official at a prestigious private school in Wilmington has been charged with dealing in child pornography.53-year-old William Ushler’s arrest this week came about through work by the Department of Justice and Delaware State Police team on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, according to Attorney General Kathy Jennings.Ushler directed upper school admissions at…
Read MoreConvicted Rapist Reaches Plea Agreement In Remaining Cases
(photo is WGMD archive photo) A plea agreement will resolve remaining rape cases against a man who has already been sentenced to prison for sex offenses.Clay Conaway was in Sussex County Superior Court Wednesday. According to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, in a statement, the court imposed a protective order in the case so more will…
Read MoreDelawareans Warned To Contribute Carefully To Ukraine-Related Causes
Delawareans are being advised to be alert for possible scams surrounding efforts to help the people of Ukraine. “It speaks volumes of our neighbors that so many Delawareans have taken action to help the Ukrainian people,” Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said Wednesday. “Unfortunately, scammers are shameless and see a crisis as an opportunity. To…
Read MoreOperation Dawg House Investigation Results In Several Arrests, Drug Seizures
The results of a drug investigation that began in November 2020 were detailed Wednesday at Delaware State Police Troop 7 in Lewes: the taking down of a drug organization and the seizure of drugs, firearms and US currency – including the largest seizure of pre-packaged heroin in Delaware law enforcement history. 55 people have been…
Read More5 Charged With Straw Purchases Of Dozens Of Firearms
Five people have been indicted on felony charges in connection with illegal straw purchases of more than 60 firearms. Two of the firearms involved resulted in lives being lost, according to Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings. The charges were announced Wednesday in Georgetown by Jennings, who said several agencies were involved in the investigations that…
Read MoreDel., Md. Share In $1.85-Billion Student Loan Settlement
A settlement with one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers is expected to result in payments going directly to borrowers in many states, including Delaware and Maryland. Navient has reached a settlement in a case that involved allegations of widespread unfair, deceptive and predatory practices. The settlement totals $1.85-billion. Attorney General Kathy Jennings said…
Read MoreSeaford Votes To Stay Enforcement Of Fetal Remains Ordinance
Seaford city officials will ‘stay’ the enforcement of an ordinance that would regulate the disposal of fetal remains following an abortion that’s conducted within the city. Council members and the mayor met Thursday in a special session. Potential legal action against the city was also discussed during an executive session. “The motion that is going…
Read MoreDelaware Sues Monsanto Over PCB Contamination
Delaware is suing agro-chemical giant Monsanto and two of its corporate spin-offs. Attorney General Kathy Jennings said Thursday that the lawsuit seeks to recover damages and clean-up costs associated with PCBs made by Monsanto for decades, despite knowing the dangers they posed to the environment and public health. The lawsuit filed in state Superior Court…
Read MoreFormer Dewey Beach Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Assault, Perjury
A former Dewey Beach Police officer has pled guilty to perjury and assault and is permanently banned from serving as a police officer, according to Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings. Gregory Lynch was indicted by the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust in connection with an August 2019 incident. Prosecutors said a review indicated…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del., Md. Part Of Massive Proposed Opioid Settlement
Maryland, Delaware and other states have announced a massive settlement proposal with the three largest distributors of opioids in the United States – Cardinal Health, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen – as well as manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson. According to Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, the states had been investigating allegations that the companies engaged in a…
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