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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


DOJ secures conviction in violent gun case

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2024

A Wilmington man has been convicted of multiple felonies, including Muder 1st Degree, for the 2021 killing of Tyaire Anderson.     On  June 10, Tyrell Reid, 33, was convicted in New Castle County Superior Court of Murder 1st Degree, Assault First Degree, Attempted Assault 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, […]




Jennings can fight for Nemours funding, appeals court rules

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 14, 2024

A Florida appellate court has upheld AG Kathy Jennings’ authority to continue advocating for funding for Nemours Children’s Hospital. “The consequences of this case could be a game changer for kids in Delaware,” said AG Jennings. “Anyone whose child has received care at Nemours Hospital understands how exceptional they are. That’s the hallmark of A.I. […]




Attorney General Kathy Jennings Reaches $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.     The consent judgment filed in this lawsuit addresses allegations that Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers […]




Defendant faces lengthy prison sentence after child pornography convictions 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2024

Conviction is State’s first use of updated “partial nudity” statute  A Wilmington man could spend the rest of his life in prison following a litany of felony convictions in a child pornography case. Sheldon Lee, 64, was convicted on May 16 of 50 felonies — 25 counts of Dealing in Child Pornography and 25 counts […]




Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 18 years

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Defendant reoffended immediately after conviction A drug dealer has been declared a habitual offender and will serve 18 years in prison after being caught dealing enormous quantities of fentanyl. James Demby, 33, was arrested in May 2023 after law enforcement became aware that he was selling drugs out of the Fairview Motel outside Wilmington. Demby […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

DOJ secures conviction in violent gun case

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2024

A Wilmington man has been convicted of multiple felonies, including Muder 1st Degree, for the 2021 killing of Tyaire Anderson.     On  June 10, Tyrell Reid, 33, was convicted in New Castle County Superior Court of Murder 1st Degree, Assault First Degree, Attempted Assault 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, […]




Jennings can fight for Nemours funding, appeals court rules

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 14, 2024

A Florida appellate court has upheld AG Kathy Jennings’ authority to continue advocating for funding for Nemours Children’s Hospital. “The consequences of this case could be a game changer for kids in Delaware,” said AG Jennings. “Anyone whose child has received care at Nemours Hospital understands how exceptional they are. That’s the hallmark of A.I. […]




Attorney General Kathy Jennings Reaches $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.     The consent judgment filed in this lawsuit addresses allegations that Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers […]




Defendant faces lengthy prison sentence after child pornography convictions 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2024

Conviction is State’s first use of updated “partial nudity” statute  A Wilmington man could spend the rest of his life in prison following a litany of felony convictions in a child pornography case. Sheldon Lee, 64, was convicted on May 16 of 50 felonies — 25 counts of Dealing in Child Pornography and 25 counts […]




Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 18 years

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Defendant reoffended immediately after conviction A drug dealer has been declared a habitual offender and will serve 18 years in prison after being caught dealing enormous quantities of fentanyl. James Demby, 33, was arrested in May 2023 after law enforcement became aware that he was selling drugs out of the Fairview Motel outside Wilmington. Demby […]