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  Archives:  November 2008

Sussex Home Builder Arrested for Racketeering

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Wilmington, DE – Today the Department of Justice announced the arrest yesterday of a Delaware building contractor on a host of criminal charges in a home construction fraud scheme that allegedly took place between 2003 and 2007. Andrew Jones, also known as “Andre Jones,” was indicted on October 27, 2008 by a New Castle County […]




Delaware Department of Justice Sentencing Announcement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice today announced sentences in the following criminal cases: Christie Padovani, age 34 of Newark, pled Guilty but Mentally Ill on August 19, 2008 in New Castle County Superior Court to Murder by Abuse or Neglect 2nd Degree. On September 29, 2007, Padovani drowned her daughter in the […]




Delaware Urges FTC to Strengthen “Used Car Rule”

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice announced today that it is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to amend its Used Car Rule to require car dealers to indicate prior title status and damage history on used cars, trucks or SUVs offered for sale. Delaware joined Attorneys General from 39 other states, […]




Delaware Department of Justice Reminds Investors of Limited Time Buyback Offers for Auction Rate Securities

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Wilmington, DE – As state securities regulators continue their efforts to provide relief to investors whose funds have been frozen in the auction rate securities market, the Delaware Department of Justice reminds investors of repurchase opportunities that have been arranged between securities regulators and several Wall Street investment firms. In settlements reached with state and […]




Delaware Department of Justice Sentencing Announcement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008

  Media Release November 14, 2008 Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice today announced sentences in the following criminal cases: Dana Goodman, age 38 of Easton, Maryland, pled guilty on September 3, 2008 in Sussex County Superior Court to 2 counts of Rape 4th degree, Felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child and […]






  Archives:  November 2008

Sussex Home Builder Arrested for Racketeering

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Wilmington, DE – Today the Department of Justice announced the arrest yesterday of a Delaware building contractor on a host of criminal charges in a home construction fraud scheme that allegedly took place between 2003 and 2007. Andrew Jones, also known as “Andre Jones,” was indicted on October 27, 2008 by a New Castle County […]




Delaware Department of Justice Sentencing Announcement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice today announced sentences in the following criminal cases: Christie Padovani, age 34 of Newark, pled Guilty but Mentally Ill on August 19, 2008 in New Castle County Superior Court to Murder by Abuse or Neglect 2nd Degree. On September 29, 2007, Padovani drowned her daughter in the […]




Delaware Urges FTC to Strengthen “Used Car Rule”

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice announced today that it is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to amend its Used Car Rule to require car dealers to indicate prior title status and damage history on used cars, trucks or SUVs offered for sale. Delaware joined Attorneys General from 39 other states, […]




Delaware Department of Justice Reminds Investors of Limited Time Buyback Offers for Auction Rate Securities

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Wilmington, DE – As state securities regulators continue their efforts to provide relief to investors whose funds have been frozen in the auction rate securities market, the Delaware Department of Justice reminds investors of repurchase opportunities that have been arranged between securities regulators and several Wall Street investment firms. In settlements reached with state and […]




Delaware Department of Justice Sentencing Announcement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008

  Media Release November 14, 2008 Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice today announced sentences in the following criminal cases: Dana Goodman, age 38 of Easton, Maryland, pled guilty on September 3, 2008 in Sussex County Superior Court to 2 counts of Rape 4th degree, Felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child and […]