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DOC announces leadership promotions in Special Operations and at Sussex Correctional Institution

Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Christopher Kearney has been promoted to Warden of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Sean Milligan has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI). These promotions fill vacancies created by the retirements of two distinguished DOC leaders – Special Operations […]




El Gobernador Matt Meyer Lanza La Oficina de Nuevos Americanos

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

Rony Baltazar-Lopez elegido como el director inaugural de la oficina WILMINGTON — Hoy, el Gobernador Matt Meyer anunció el lanzamiento de la Oficina de Nuevos Americanos de Delaware. Ubicada dentro del Departamento de Estado de Delaware, esta oficina brindará apoyo dedicado a la comunidad inmigrante, ofreciendo asistencia con la ciudadanía, coordinando con organizaciones asociadas y […]




Governor Matt Meyer Launches Office of New Americans

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

Rony Baltazar-Lopez chosen as the inaugural director of the office WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of the Delaware Office of New Americans. Housed within the Department of State, this office will provide dedicated support to the immigrant community, offering citizenship assistance, coordinating with partner organizations, and ensuring that our newest neighbors […]




Delaware successfully blocks illegal cuts to comprehensive sexual health education

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on October 27, 2025 blocking the Trump administration from defunding teen reproductive and sexual health education programs over language that affirms all young peoples’ gender identities. The ruling is the latest in a lawsuit filed by 16 states and the District of Columbia, including Delaware. The states sued […]




DOJ secures life prison sentences for 2022 murder, carjackings 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

A New Castle woman has been sentenced for her role in a fatal March 2022 crime spree. On October 24, 2025, Brittallia Semaan, 34, was sentenced to a total of 2 life sentences plus 45 years in prison. Semaan had previously been indicted and found Guilty but Mentally Ill on 31 charges, including Murder First […]







  Category: Newsroom

DOC announces leadership promotions in Special Operations and at Sussex Correctional Institution

Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Christopher Kearney has been promoted to Warden of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Sean Milligan has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI). These promotions fill vacancies created by the retirements of two distinguished DOC leaders – Special Operations […]




El Gobernador Matt Meyer Lanza La Oficina de Nuevos Americanos

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

Rony Baltazar-Lopez elegido como el director inaugural de la oficina WILMINGTON — Hoy, el Gobernador Matt Meyer anunció el lanzamiento de la Oficina de Nuevos Americanos de Delaware. Ubicada dentro del Departamento de Estado de Delaware, esta oficina brindará apoyo dedicado a la comunidad inmigrante, ofreciendo asistencia con la ciudadanía, coordinando con organizaciones asociadas y […]




Governor Matt Meyer Launches Office of New Americans

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

Rony Baltazar-Lopez chosen as the inaugural director of the office WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of the Delaware Office of New Americans. Housed within the Department of State, this office will provide dedicated support to the immigrant community, offering citizenship assistance, coordinating with partner organizations, and ensuring that our newest neighbors […]




Delaware successfully blocks illegal cuts to comprehensive sexual health education

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on October 27, 2025 blocking the Trump administration from defunding teen reproductive and sexual health education programs over language that affirms all young peoples’ gender identities. The ruling is the latest in a lawsuit filed by 16 states and the District of Columbia, including Delaware. The states sued […]




DOJ secures life prison sentences for 2022 murder, carjackings 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

A New Castle woman has been sentenced for her role in a fatal March 2022 crime spree. On October 24, 2025, Brittallia Semaan, 34, was sentenced to a total of 2 life sentences plus 45 years in prison. Semaan had previously been indicted and found Guilty but Mentally Ill on 31 charges, including Murder First […]