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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


Federal Court Rules Against Gun Lobby on Delaware Injunction

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2023

Delaware’s bans on assault weapons, large capacity mags remain in effect  A federal judge hearing a right-wing challenge against two common-sense gun safety measures in Delaware has ruled against the gun lobby on a critical question in Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Inc. et al. v. Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security et al.  In an […]




Prosecutors Secure Conviction in 2021 Murder Case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A King of Prussia man has been convicted for the 2021 stalking and murder of Nicole Crawford. On March 16, Justin Chaffier, 36, was found guilty of Murder 1st  Degree in addition to a felony Stalking charge. The conviction followed an investigation in which it was confirmed through multiple Ring camera videos, phone records, and DNA testing that […]




Jennings to Credit Card Giants: Keep Your Promises on Gun Violence

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today co-led a coalition of attorneys general from across the nation in denouncing four of the world’s largest credit card companies for walking back their commitment to implement a new merchant code for gun sales that would help prevent mass shootings and curb gun violence. “Gun violence has become so endemic in our country that it is now the leading cause of childhood death. […]




Prosecutors Secure 40 Convictions In NorthPak Gang Trial

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Department of Justice has secured 40 convictions, including multiple murder and attempted murder charges, against two members of the violent Wilmington-area gang NorthPak, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Wednesday. “Thanks to an outstanding trial team and tireless investigators, led by the Wilmington Police Department, justice was delivered today,” said Attorney General Jennings. “These verdicts, […]




Former Seaford High School Employee Indicted For Child Sexual Abuse 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

DOJ, DSP seeking additional victims   A former Seaford High School employee faces six felony child sexual abuse charges under an indictment returned by a Sussex County jury, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday. Jerry Sodano, 52, of Bridgeville was charged Monday following an investigation into allegations of an illegal sexual relationship with a student at […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

Federal Court Rules Against Gun Lobby on Delaware Injunction

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2023

Delaware’s bans on assault weapons, large capacity mags remain in effect  A federal judge hearing a right-wing challenge against two common-sense gun safety measures in Delaware has ruled against the gun lobby on a critical question in Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Inc. et al. v. Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security et al.  In an […]




Prosecutors Secure Conviction in 2021 Murder Case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A King of Prussia man has been convicted for the 2021 stalking and murder of Nicole Crawford. On March 16, Justin Chaffier, 36, was found guilty of Murder 1st  Degree in addition to a felony Stalking charge. The conviction followed an investigation in which it was confirmed through multiple Ring camera videos, phone records, and DNA testing that […]




Jennings to Credit Card Giants: Keep Your Promises on Gun Violence

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today co-led a coalition of attorneys general from across the nation in denouncing four of the world’s largest credit card companies for walking back their commitment to implement a new merchant code for gun sales that would help prevent mass shootings and curb gun violence. “Gun violence has become so endemic in our country that it is now the leading cause of childhood death. […]




Prosecutors Secure 40 Convictions In NorthPak Gang Trial

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Department of Justice has secured 40 convictions, including multiple murder and attempted murder charges, against two members of the violent Wilmington-area gang NorthPak, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Wednesday. “Thanks to an outstanding trial team and tireless investigators, led by the Wilmington Police Department, justice was delivered today,” said Attorney General Jennings. “These verdicts, […]




Former Seaford High School Employee Indicted For Child Sexual Abuse 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

DOJ, DSP seeking additional victims   A former Seaford High School employee faces six felony child sexual abuse charges under an indictment returned by a Sussex County jury, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday. Jerry Sodano, 52, of Bridgeville was charged Monday following an investigation into allegations of an illegal sexual relationship with a student at […]