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  Category: Department of Justice


DOJ Secures Life Sentence For Delaware Man Who Murdered His Family

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

A Townsend man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of four family members. On August 18, Donald Grier Jr., 41, was sentenced to life plus 25 years in prison in New Castle County Superior Court after pleading Guilty But Mentally Ill to one count of Murder 1st Degree and one count […]




DOJ, WPD, and NCCPD Announce Felony Convictions Against NorthPak Defendants

Criminal Division | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 21, 2023

Over 80 convictions, including 5 murders solved over the last 2 years The Department of Justice has secured 10 new felony convictions—including multiple murder and gun charges— in its long-running case against members of the violent Wilmington-area gang NorthPak, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday. “Our trial team and our partners in Wilmington PD and […]




Camden Mayor Pleads Guilty, Agrees To Resign Over His Actions At Car Wash

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Prosecutors have secured three convictions against Camden Mayor Justin King over a physical confrontation he began with two victims, as well as his subsequent lack of candor with investigators. King, 41, was until recently the mayor of Camden, Delaware and owns several businesses in the area. On February 25, King confronted two male victims, both […]




AG Jennings Announces Leadership Changes At The DOJ

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, August 14, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that Elmer Setting will serve as the DOJ’s next Chief of Staff. Setting served as Deputy State Court Administrator and Acting State Court Administrator, where he managed security and operations for all six Delaware Courts. He is a former Chief of New Castle County Police (2012-2017), whose leadership and innovation […]




AG Jennings’ Statement On Prehired lawsuit

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released the following statement Thursday after the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau and 11 states — including Delaware — announced a lawsuit against tech sales “bootcamp” Prehired, which Jennings previously announced the DOJ was investigating: “I applaud the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and our sister states for taking action to hold Prehired […]







  Category: Department of Justice

DOJ Secures Life Sentence For Delaware Man Who Murdered His Family

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

A Townsend man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of four family members. On August 18, Donald Grier Jr., 41, was sentenced to life plus 25 years in prison in New Castle County Superior Court after pleading Guilty But Mentally Ill to one count of Murder 1st Degree and one count […]




DOJ, WPD, and NCCPD Announce Felony Convictions Against NorthPak Defendants

Criminal Division | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 21, 2023

Over 80 convictions, including 5 murders solved over the last 2 years The Department of Justice has secured 10 new felony convictions—including multiple murder and gun charges— in its long-running case against members of the violent Wilmington-area gang NorthPak, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday. “Our trial team and our partners in Wilmington PD and […]




Camden Mayor Pleads Guilty, Agrees To Resign Over His Actions At Car Wash

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Prosecutors have secured three convictions against Camden Mayor Justin King over a physical confrontation he began with two victims, as well as his subsequent lack of candor with investigators. King, 41, was until recently the mayor of Camden, Delaware and owns several businesses in the area. On February 25, King confronted two male victims, both […]




AG Jennings Announces Leadership Changes At The DOJ

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, August 14, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that Elmer Setting will serve as the DOJ’s next Chief of Staff. Setting served as Deputy State Court Administrator and Acting State Court Administrator, where he managed security and operations for all six Delaware Courts. He is a former Chief of New Castle County Police (2012-2017), whose leadership and innovation […]




AG Jennings’ Statement On Prehired lawsuit

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released the following statement Thursday after the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau and 11 states — including Delaware — announced a lawsuit against tech sales “bootcamp” Prehired, which Jennings previously announced the DOJ was investigating: “I applaud the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and our sister states for taking action to hold Prehired […]