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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


Top federal and state prosecutors form Delaware COVID-19 anti-fraud coalition

Captive | Captive Insurance | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020

Today, United States Attorney David C. Weiss and Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announced the formation of a new Coronavirus (COVID-19) Anti-Fraud Coalition, aimed at better protecting the citizens of Delaware from criminal and civil fraud arising from the pandemic. The Coalition is comprised of local, state and federal agencies, investigators and prosecutors with significant […]




Attorney General Jennings Announces New Director of Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 13, 2020

Carney signs legislation permanently elevating former Office of Civil Rights & Public Trust Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that Deputy Attorney General Mark Denney will be tapped to lead the Department of Justice’s new Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust. “The DOJ is the people’s law firm, and the Division of Civil Rights […]




Attorney General Jennings Warns of Scams Related to Stimulus Checks

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Attorney General Kathy Jennings warns Delawareans to be wary of scams related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security (CARES) Act. The economic relief package includes direct payments to most Americans, totaling as much as $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for joint filers, depending on income. “During this time of uncertainty—with unemployment surging and […]




AG Jennings Urges Delawareans to Follow Governor’s Emergency Orders, Keep Themselves and Law Enforcement Safe

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 6, 2020

Enforcement actions have been initiated throughout state to handle noncompliance Attorney General Kathy Jennings urges Delawareans to heed Gov. John Carney’s Declarations of a State of Emergency.  The Declaration of a State of Emergency and all its modifications carry criminal punishment and have been enforced throughout Delaware. “This is a tremendously difficult time for everyone, […]




Delaware Public Health Announces 1 Additional Death, 25 Additional Positive Cases

Criminal Division | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2020

SMYRNA (April 2, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, 12 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. There have been […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

Top federal and state prosecutors form Delaware COVID-19 anti-fraud coalition

Captive | Captive Insurance | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020

Today, United States Attorney David C. Weiss and Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announced the formation of a new Coronavirus (COVID-19) Anti-Fraud Coalition, aimed at better protecting the citizens of Delaware from criminal and civil fraud arising from the pandemic. The Coalition is comprised of local, state and federal agencies, investigators and prosecutors with significant […]




Attorney General Jennings Announces New Director of Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 13, 2020

Carney signs legislation permanently elevating former Office of Civil Rights & Public Trust Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that Deputy Attorney General Mark Denney will be tapped to lead the Department of Justice’s new Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust. “The DOJ is the people’s law firm, and the Division of Civil Rights […]




Attorney General Jennings Warns of Scams Related to Stimulus Checks

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Attorney General Kathy Jennings warns Delawareans to be wary of scams related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security (CARES) Act. The economic relief package includes direct payments to most Americans, totaling as much as $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for joint filers, depending on income. “During this time of uncertainty—with unemployment surging and […]




AG Jennings Urges Delawareans to Follow Governor’s Emergency Orders, Keep Themselves and Law Enforcement Safe

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 6, 2020

Enforcement actions have been initiated throughout state to handle noncompliance Attorney General Kathy Jennings urges Delawareans to heed Gov. John Carney’s Declarations of a State of Emergency.  The Declaration of a State of Emergency and all its modifications carry criminal punishment and have been enforced throughout Delaware. “This is a tremendously difficult time for everyone, […]




Delaware Public Health Announces 1 Additional Death, 25 Additional Positive Cases

Criminal Division | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2020

SMYRNA (April 2, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, 12 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. There have been […]