DOJ secures Cohen LLC revocations
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020
The Delaware Department of Justice secured Thursday a Court of Chancery ruling dissolving two LLCs owned by Michael Cohen after petitioning the Court to approve a stipulation of judgment. “Dissolving Mr. Cohen’s LLCs ensures that they can never again be used to evade or violate the law,” said Attorney General Jennings. “Delaware’s role in the […]
Former Wilmington officer sentenced to one year of probation for Official Misconduct
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 2, 2020
DCRPT requested prison time, citing extraordinary breach of public trust A former Wilmington police officer has been sentenced to one year of probation for Official Misconduct after receiving oral sex while on-duty in his patrol vehicle. Thomas R. Oliver, Jr. was charged in February 2019 with Rape Second Degree, Extortion, and Official Misconduct following a […]
Attorney General Jennings Announces Multistate Settlement Over 2014 Anthem Data Breach
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Wednesday that Delaware has joined a total $39.5 million settlement with Anthem stemming from the massive 2014 data breach that involved the personal information of 78.8 million Americans. Through the settlement, Anthem has reached a resolution with the 43-state multistate coalition and California. The DOJ’s Consumer Protection Unit helped secure […]
Investor Protection Unit Joins CFTC to Stop Nationwide Precious Metals IRA, Bullion Coin Scheme
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Attorney General Jennings announced Tuesday that the Delaware Department of Justice’s Investor Protection Unit is participating in a consolidated nationwide enforcement action to disrupt a fraudulent precious metals scheme that has solicited more than $180 million from seniors and other investors. The Delaware Department of Justice, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and 29 other […]
Pair of Courts Side With DOJ On USPS, Vote-By-Mail
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 28, 2020
Two Courts ordered Monday that Delaware’s temporary vote-by-mail law is valid and enjoined the USPS from continuing to implement operational changes that have led to nationwide service disruptions. “I’m grateful to the judges in these cases who ruled for the people and for the rule of law,” said Attorney General Jennings. “It’s unfortunate that we […]
