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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


Home Invasion and Robbery Leads to Over 50 Years in Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 17, 2017

Other defendants face prison time for child pornography, rape, drug, and weapons charges A 51-year-old Dover man faces a minimum of 58 years in prison after his conviction for breaking into a home and assaulting and robbing the woman who lived there. Ronald Keis was convicted in a bench trial of Robbery First Degree, Home […]




Delawareans Defrauded Through Western Union Transactions Can Apply for Restitution

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, November 13, 2017

The Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit announced the process for filing claims for restitution for Delaware residents tricked into sending payments to scammers using Western Union has opened. The reimbursements come as the result of a settlement between Western Union and a group of 49 states plus the District of Columbia, born out […]




Life in Prison for Wilmington Man for 2016 Murder

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2017

Other defendants face prison time for murder, weapons, and child porn charges A 50-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for the 2016 stabbing death of his girlfriend, plus an additional 16 years for a violation of probation. Deputy Attorneys General John Downs and Periann Doko secured the sentence for […]




Man Faces Life in Prison After Conviction on Dozens of Counts Including Murder

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 3, 2017

Other defendants face prison time for murder, weapons, rape, drug, DUI charges A Kent County Superior Court jury convicted a Philadelphia man on 69 counts, including Murder First Degree, connected to a 2015 home invasion and fatal shooting. Deputy Attorneys General Lindsay Taylor and Jason Cohee secured the verdict for 33-year-old Abdul White. In August […]




Delaware Department of Justice Retains National Legal Team to Pursue Potential Claims Against Opioid Industry

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Attorney General Matt Denn announced Wednesday that the Delaware Department of Justice has retained a national group of attorneys and experts to investigate and, if appropriate, file suit against opioid manufacturers, opioid distributors, and other entities that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic impacting Delaware. “The goal is very simple,” Attorney General Denn said. […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

Home Invasion and Robbery Leads to Over 50 Years in Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 17, 2017

Other defendants face prison time for child pornography, rape, drug, and weapons charges A 51-year-old Dover man faces a minimum of 58 years in prison after his conviction for breaking into a home and assaulting and robbing the woman who lived there. Ronald Keis was convicted in a bench trial of Robbery First Degree, Home […]




Delawareans Defrauded Through Western Union Transactions Can Apply for Restitution

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, November 13, 2017

The Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit announced the process for filing claims for restitution for Delaware residents tricked into sending payments to scammers using Western Union has opened. The reimbursements come as the result of a settlement between Western Union and a group of 49 states plus the District of Columbia, born out […]




Life in Prison for Wilmington Man for 2016 Murder

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2017

Other defendants face prison time for murder, weapons, and child porn charges A 50-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for the 2016 stabbing death of his girlfriend, plus an additional 16 years for a violation of probation. Deputy Attorneys General John Downs and Periann Doko secured the sentence for […]




Man Faces Life in Prison After Conviction on Dozens of Counts Including Murder

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 3, 2017

Other defendants face prison time for murder, weapons, rape, drug, DUI charges A Kent County Superior Court jury convicted a Philadelphia man on 69 counts, including Murder First Degree, connected to a 2015 home invasion and fatal shooting. Deputy Attorneys General Lindsay Taylor and Jason Cohee secured the verdict for 33-year-old Abdul White. In August […]




Delaware Department of Justice Retains National Legal Team to Pursue Potential Claims Against Opioid Industry

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Attorney General Matt Denn announced Wednesday that the Delaware Department of Justice has retained a national group of attorneys and experts to investigate and, if appropriate, file suit against opioid manufacturers, opioid distributors, and other entities that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic impacting Delaware. “The goal is very simple,” Attorney General Denn said. […]