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  Category: Department of Justice


Former school counselor faces lengthy prison term for child rape 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

A Fairfax man faces a lengthy prison sentence after pleading no contest to two counts of Rape 2nd Degree. John Arnold will be sentenced later this year and faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years in prison. “Nothing matters more than protecting our kids,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “Our prosecutors will never hesitate […]




Two men indicted and charged in sexual abuse case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2025

Priest, teacher pending extradition Two men have been arrested and charged on multiple charges of sexual abuse occurring between 1994 and 1996. John Taggart, 80, and Christopher Crisona, 57, are charged with several felonies following an investigation into allegations of abuse at St. Thomas the Apostle School and rectory, as well as other locations. “The […]




AG Jennings sues to protect Department of Education, students

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 14, 2025

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 of her colleagues have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the federal Department of Education. Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced that the Department of Education would be firing approximately 50 percent of its workforce as part of its goal of a “total shutdown” […]




AG Jennings sues to stop federal mass firings and reinstate employees

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 7, 2025

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 of her colleagues have filed suit and moved for a temporary restraining order against numerous federal agencies, asking a federal court to block illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees and to reinstate those who have been fired. “The federal workforce is indispensable to Delawareans’ safety, health, and prosperity,” […]




In blow to Trump, pair of courts side with Jennings and colleagues 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Back-to-back wins protect billions in federal grant funds, medical research for Delaware Two federal courts in two days have sided with Attorney General Kathy Jennings and other state attorneys general in legal battles against the Trump Administration. Late Wednesday afternoon, Jennings and her colleagues secured a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Trump Administration from cutting […]







  Category: Department of Justice

Former school counselor faces lengthy prison term for child rape 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

A Fairfax man faces a lengthy prison sentence after pleading no contest to two counts of Rape 2nd Degree. John Arnold will be sentenced later this year and faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years in prison. “Nothing matters more than protecting our kids,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “Our prosecutors will never hesitate […]




Two men indicted and charged in sexual abuse case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2025

Priest, teacher pending extradition Two men have been arrested and charged on multiple charges of sexual abuse occurring between 1994 and 1996. John Taggart, 80, and Christopher Crisona, 57, are charged with several felonies following an investigation into allegations of abuse at St. Thomas the Apostle School and rectory, as well as other locations. “The […]




AG Jennings sues to protect Department of Education, students

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 14, 2025

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 of her colleagues have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the federal Department of Education. Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced that the Department of Education would be firing approximately 50 percent of its workforce as part of its goal of a “total shutdown” […]




AG Jennings sues to stop federal mass firings and reinstate employees

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 7, 2025

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 of her colleagues have filed suit and moved for a temporary restraining order against numerous federal agencies, asking a federal court to block illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees and to reinstate those who have been fired. “The federal workforce is indispensable to Delawareans’ safety, health, and prosperity,” […]




In blow to Trump, pair of courts side with Jennings and colleagues 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Back-to-back wins protect billions in federal grant funds, medical research for Delaware Two federal courts in two days have sided with Attorney General Kathy Jennings and other state attorneys general in legal battles against the Trump Administration. Late Wednesday afternoon, Jennings and her colleagues secured a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Trump Administration from cutting […]