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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


DCRPT Secures Thousands For Tenants In Fair Housing Cases

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, March 10, 2023

The Delaware Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust secured fair housing settlements in two cases that awarded $50,000 collectively for two victims, among other stipulations.  “Housing and reasonable accommodation are basic human rights,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “— and that should be especially true in a place that prides itself on being a […]




Three Indicted In New Castle County For Human Trafficking 

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Friday, March 10, 2023

The Delaware Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Unit has indicted three individuals with running a ring of illicit massage establishments, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today   “Some people assume human trafficking only happens on the other side of the world, but the reality is that it is right in our backyard — and cases […]




Former Wilmington Police Officer Convicted On Felony And Misdemeanor Charges

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 3, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust announced Friday that a New Castle County jury has convicted James MacColl, formerly a corporal of the Wilmington Police Department, of felony false statement to law enforcement and official misconduct. “Justice was served today,” said Attorney General Jennings. “Police who break the […]




AG Jennings secures lengthy suspension from Wilmington financial adviser for false statements to securities regulator

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

Attorney General Kathy Jennings last week secured a multi-year suspension and fines from a Wilmington based financial adviser for making false and misleading statements to her office’s Investor Protection Unit, the state securities regulator for Delaware, and for providing advisory services to clients while unregistered to do so. “Protecting investors from unscrupulous financial professionals is […]




AG Jennings Announces Leadership Changes At The DOJ

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that A.J. Roop will serve as the DOJ’s next Chief of Staff. A seven-year veteran of the DOJ, Roop has served as State Prosecutor throughout AG Jennings’ term, leading the DOJ’s largest Division, maintaining the Department’s high conviction rate in gun cases, and guiding the Criminal Division through a […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

DCRPT Secures Thousands For Tenants In Fair Housing Cases

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, March 10, 2023

The Delaware Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust secured fair housing settlements in two cases that awarded $50,000 collectively for two victims, among other stipulations.  “Housing and reasonable accommodation are basic human rights,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “— and that should be especially true in a place that prides itself on being a […]




Three Indicted In New Castle County For Human Trafficking 

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Friday, March 10, 2023

The Delaware Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Unit has indicted three individuals with running a ring of illicit massage establishments, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today   “Some people assume human trafficking only happens on the other side of the world, but the reality is that it is right in our backyard — and cases […]




Former Wilmington Police Officer Convicted On Felony And Misdemeanor Charges

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 3, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust announced Friday that a New Castle County jury has convicted James MacColl, formerly a corporal of the Wilmington Police Department, of felony false statement to law enforcement and official misconduct. “Justice was served today,” said Attorney General Jennings. “Police who break the […]




AG Jennings secures lengthy suspension from Wilmington financial adviser for false statements to securities regulator

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

Attorney General Kathy Jennings last week secured a multi-year suspension and fines from a Wilmington based financial adviser for making false and misleading statements to her office’s Investor Protection Unit, the state securities regulator for Delaware, and for providing advisory services to clients while unregistered to do so. “Protecting investors from unscrupulous financial professionals is […]




AG Jennings Announces Leadership Changes At The DOJ

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that A.J. Roop will serve as the DOJ’s next Chief of Staff. A seven-year veteran of the DOJ, Roop has served as State Prosecutor throughout AG Jennings’ term, leading the DOJ’s largest Division, maintaining the Department’s high conviction rate in gun cases, and guiding the Criminal Division through a […]