Delawareans Defrauded Through Western Union Transactions Can Apply for Restitution
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, November 13, 2017
The Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit announced the process for filing claims for restitution for Delaware residents tricked into sending payments to scammers using Western Union has opened. The reimbursements come as the result of a settlement between Western Union and a group of 49 states plus the District of Columbia, born out […]
Life in Prison for Wilmington Man for 2016 Murder
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2017
Other defendants face prison time for murder, weapons, and child porn charges A 50-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for the 2016 stabbing death of his girlfriend, plus an additional 16 years for a violation of probation. Deputy Attorneys General John Downs and Periann Doko secured the sentence for […]
Man Faces Life in Prison After Conviction on Dozens of Counts Including Murder
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 3, 2017
Other defendants face prison time for murder, weapons, rape, drug, DUI charges A Kent County Superior Court jury convicted a Philadelphia man on 69 counts, including Murder First Degree, connected to a 2015 home invasion and fatal shooting. Deputy Attorneys General Lindsay Taylor and Jason Cohee secured the verdict for 33-year-old Abdul White. In August […]
Delaware Department of Justice Retains National Legal Team to Pursue Potential Claims Against Opioid Industry
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Attorney General Matt Denn announced Wednesday that the Delaware Department of Justice has retained a national group of attorneys and experts to investigate and, if appropriate, file suit against opioid manufacturers, opioid distributors, and other entities that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic impacting Delaware. “The goal is very simple,” Attorney General Denn said. […]
Delaware and Other States Expand Price-Fixing Suit Against Pharmaceutical Companies
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 31, 2017
State AGs allege multi-state price-fixing conspiracy involving 18 generic drug companies and two company executives The Delaware Attorney General and other Attorneys General have significantly expanded the scope of a lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers alleging illegal price-fixing agreements. The lawsuit, which now also names two individual executives of the defendant companies, seeks action against […]
