AG Jennings encourages Delawareans to protect their genetic information at 23andMe
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
23andMe files for bankruptcy and looks to sell off its genetic database Attorney General Kathy Jennings today encouraged Delawareans who used 23andMe’s genetic testing services to delete data from the company’s genetic database following 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing. “Your genetic profile is the most personal of personal information,” said AG Jennings. “But my office has learned […]
Teacher arrested, charged with sexually soliciting a student
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 24, 2025
Ricardo Vila, a 39-year-old physical education teacher at George Read Middle School, was arrested Monday morning following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, a law enforcement group led by the Delaware Department of Justice and Delaware State Police. “Parents deserve to trust that their children are safe at school, full […]
Former school counselor faces lengthy prison term for child rape
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | 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” […]
