AG Jennings joins nationwide investigation into Instagram’s impact on youth
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, November 19, 2021
Attorney General Jennings today joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for providing and promoting its social media platform – Instagram – to children and young adults despite knowing that such use is associated with physical and mental health harms. Attorneys General across the country are examining whether the company […]
New Defendant Indicted in NorthPak Case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2021
The Department of Justice has secured an indictment adding a new defendant in the case against the Wilmington-area gang NorthPak. “Gun violence continues to devastate families in our state, and while the causes of that violence are legion we cannot address it without taking on gangs,” said Attorney General Jennings. “We believe that this group […]
Former Wilmington City Council President Convicted of Official Misconduct
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 15, 2021
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that the Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust (DCRPT) has convicted former Wilmington City Council President Theopalis Gregory for Official Misconduct. “This conviction affirms that our state will not tolerate abusing public office and enriching oneself at the taxpayers’ expense,” said Attorney General Jennings. “Delawareans deserve integrity and, […]
Statement from AG Jennings on loss of former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2021
Today we lost one of the most remarkable women our State has ever known: former Governor Ruth Ann Minner. By the time Ruth Ann Minner broke her second glass ceiling as Governor — she was also our first female Lt. Governor — she had already recorded decades of public service. From the House of Representatives […]
Grand Jury indicts State Auditor for Abuse of Office
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 11, 2021
Lengthy DCRPT investigation yields five charges, including felonies Charges include orchestrating State contract with political consultant Indictment alleges McGuiness hired teenage daughter, paid her while enrolled in college Following an investigation involving dozens of witness interviews, thousands of document reviews, and more than a year of work, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the DOJ’s […]
