Delaware Department of Justice
Coverage of Delaware Department of Justice in the Nexus archive.
- Family of Wilmington police shooting victim disputes department’s account as they announce plan to sue city for $25 million
The family of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner disputes the Wilmington Police Department's account of his fatal shooting and has announced plans to sue the city for $25 million. Police body camera videos were released jointly by state and local officials, with the DOJ's Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust investigating the incident. The family's lawyers called for charges against the officer involved and emphasized the need for accountability.
- Delaware Supreme Court hears arguments over constitutionality of age-restricted gun law
The Delaware Supreme Court is reviewing the constitutionality of a 2022 law requiring firearm buyers to be at least 21 years old. The law, House Bill 451, was struck down by a lower court in September 2025 but is being appealed by the Delaware Department of Justice, which argues the legislature should be given more deference in setting public safety policies.
- College students accused of inciting boardwalk chaos walk free as prosecutors pull plug, city demands answers
Charges against four Delaware State University students accused of organizing a beach 'takeover' event that led to chaos on May 19 have been dropped by the Delaware Department of Justice, citing 'no factual basis.' The city of Rehoboth Beach claims it was not informed of the dismissal and has sought further clarification, while also arranging a meeting with the NAACP.