The Child Protection Accountability Commission Releases its Quarterly Report on Child Abuse Deaths and Near Deaths
Child Protection Accountability Commission | Office of the Child Advocate | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
WILMINGTON, DE — The Child Protection Accountability Commission (CPAC) met on May 20, 2026, and released its quarterly reports. One of its statutory responsibilities is to review child deaths and near deaths due to abuse or neglect. CPAC approved findings from 26 cases at its meeting. Those cases are broken into two sections – […]
AG Jennings defeats Koch billionaire-backed effort to upend Delaware’s election transparency laws
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that a Koch family-affiliated campaign group’s attempt to nullify state law requiring basic transparency for third-party campaign advertisers has been defeated in court. “This victory affirms that it is the people of Delaware – not the Koch family or any other billionaires – who get to determine our state’s […]
DOJ secures lengthy prison sentence in stalking case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
A New Castle man has been sentenced to prison for stalking, illegally possessing a firearm, and violating his probation. Donald Beckwith, 42, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Superior Court judge on June 3, 2026. The sentencing followed his conviction earlier that day on charges of Stalking and a conviction from earlier […]
Delaware’s statewide literacy strategy earns national recognition for strengthening teacher preparation
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Delaware’s statewide effort to improve early literacy is gaining national recognition as the state strengthens how future teachers are prepared to teach reading. A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) highlights Delaware’s work to align educator preparation programs with evidence-based reading instruction. The recognition comes as Delaware completes the first round of comprehensive […]
DOJ secures multiple convictions including Murder First in fatal Newark pedestrian collision
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026
A New Castle man has received multiple convictions following his involvement in a crash that killed one bystander and wounded others in April 2025. On June 5, Gordon Turner, 23, was convicted of Murder First Degree, Manslaughter, two counts of Assault First Degree, 6 counts of Assault Third Degree, two counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Disregarding a Police Signal, Reckless Endangering […]
