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LATEST: Prosecutor says 'no one is above the law' as he urges jurors to convict Hunter Biden in gun case
WILMINGTON, Del. – A prosecutor said Monday that “no one is above the law” as he urged jurors to convict President Joe Biden's son Hunter on charges that he lied about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018. The evidence is “overwhelming” that Hunter Biden knew he was in the throes of a crack addiction when he marked on a mandatory gun-purchase form that he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs, prosecutor Leo Wise told jurors in his closing argument.
Prosecution rests its case in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Federal prosecutors wrapped up their gun case against Hunter Biden on Friday with two final witnesses in their effort to prove that the president's son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form when he said he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Prosecutors called an FBI forensic chemist, Jason Brewer, who tested a residue found on the leather pouch that contained Hunter Biden’s gun. It came back positive for cocaine, though the amount was minimal, he told jurors.
Exesposa de Hunter Biden podría testificar en su juicio Original
WILMINGTON, Delaware, EE.UU. (AP) — Los fiscales federales en el juicio por posesión de arma de fuego contra Hunter Biden han dedicado horas a mostrar pruebas ante el jurado sobre el problema con las drogas del acusado, buscando revelar, a través de sus propias palabras y escritura, la profundidad de su adicción para demostrar que seguía siendo un adicto cuando, afirman, mintió en un formulario para adquirir un arma de fuego.
Hunter Biden's ex-wife, other family members expected to take the stand in his federal gun trial
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Hunter Biden's gun trial have spent hours showing jurors evidence of his drug problem, seeking to reveal through his own words and writing the depth of his addiction in order to show it was still going on when he bought a firearm and, they say, lied on a form to purchase it. Testimony was expected to continue Wednesday.
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Hunter Biden's ex-wife is called as a witness in his federal gun trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden's ex-wife has been called to testify in his federal gun trial as prosecutors seek to show the depths of his drug problem they say was still going on when he filled out a form to buy a firearm. kAmwF?E6C q:56? 2?5 z2E9=66? qF9=6 H6C6 >2CC:65 7@C C@F89=J a_ J62CD] %96J 92G6 E9C66 49:=5C6? 2?5 5:G@C465 :? a_`e 27E6C 9:D :?7:56=:EJ 2?5 5CF8 23FD6 3642>6 E@@ >F49[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 96C >6>@:C[ “x7 (6 qC62<[Q 23@FE E96 5:DD@=FE:@?
Jurors in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial see the document at center of the case for the first time
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday painted President Joe Biden’s son Hunter as deceptive and driven by addiction, a man whose dark habits ensnared loved ones and who knew what he was doing when he lied on federal forms to purchase a gun in 2018.
Jurors in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial see the document at center of the case for the first time
Jurors in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial see the document at center of the case for the first time Jurors on Tuesday got their first look at the document at the center of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial
Jurors in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial see the document at center of the case for the first time
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday painted President Joe Biden’s son Hunter as deceptive and driven by addiction, a man whose dark habits ensnared loved ones and who knew what he was doing when he lied on federal forms to purchase a gun in 2018.
Man convicted of 2 killings in Delaware and accused of 4 in Philadelphia gets 7 life terms
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A suspected serial killer convicted of murdering two people in Delaware and accused of killing his mother and three others in Philadelphia in 2021 was sentenced to seven life terms Friday by a Delaware judge. Superior Court Judge Ferris Wharton also sentenced Keith Gibson, 41, to almost 300 years for robbery, attempted murder and other charges. “I have given you as much as I can,” Wharton told Gibson, according to the News Journal of Wilmington.
Man convicted of 2 killings in Delaware and accused of 4 in Philadelphia gets 7 life terms
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A suspected serial killer convicted of murdering two people in Delaware and accused of killing his mother and three others in Philadelphia in 2021 was sentenced to seven life terms Friday by a Delaware judge. Superior Court Judge Ferris Wharton also sentenced Keith Gibson, 41, to almost 300 years for robbery, attempted murder and other charges. kAm“x 92G6 8:G6? J@F 2D >F49 2D x 42?[” (92CE@?
Delaware House approved requirements to buy a handgun, including fingerprints and training
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware's Democrat-led House voted mostly along party lines Thursday to approve a bill requiring anyone who wants to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state. Thursday’s vote came exactly two weeks before a federal appeals court is scheduled to hear arguments on Maryland’s decade-old permit-to-purchase law, which was declared unconstitutional by a three-judge panel of the court in November.
Delaware House approved requirements to buy a handgun, including fingerprints and training
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Delaware House approved requirements to buy a handgun, including fingerprints and training
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware's Democrat-led House voted mostly along party lines Thursday to approve a bill requiring anyone who wants to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state. Thursday’s vote came exactly two weeks before a federal appeals court is scheduled to hear arguments on Maryland’s decade-old permit-to-purchase law, which was declared unconstitutional by a three-judge panel of the court in November.
Gov. Carney reflects on time as Delaware governor during his final State of the State address
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Democrat John Carney touted job growth and increased school funding as being among the highlights of his two terms as Delaware’s governor in his final State of the State address Tuesday. Carney, who took office in 2017 and is barred from seeking a third term because of term limits, also noted record infrastructure plans in each of the past three years, and his focus on ensuring that budget growth is sustainable. kAm“(6’G6 <6AE @FC 7:D42= 9@FD6 :? @C56C[” 96 D2:5 :?
Gov. Carney reflects on time as Delaware governor during his final State of the State address
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Democrat John Carney touted job growth and increased school funding as being among the highlights of his two terms as Delaware’s governor in his final State of the State address Tuesday. Carney, who took office in 2017 and is barred from seeking a third term because of term limits, also noted record infrastructure plans in each of the past three years, and his focus on ensuring that budget growth is sustainable.
Delaware judge cites 'evil' and 'extreme cruelty' in sentencing couple for torturing their sons
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware woman who was convicted of torturing her two stepsons with the knowledge and help of their father was sentenced Thursday to 106 years in prison by a judge who called the abuse “the most extensive and persistent evil” he has ever seen. Mary Vinson, 46, pleaded guilty last year to 30 felony counts including kidnapping, child abuse, strangulation and reckless endangering. She had faced a minimum sentence of 30 years and a maximum of 444 years.
Delaware judge cites 'evil' and 'extreme cruelty' in sentencing couple for torturing their sons
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware woman who was convicted of torturing her two stepsons with the knowledge and help of their father was sentenced Thursday to 106 years in prison by a judge who called the abuse “the most extensive and persistent evil” he has ever seen. Mary Vinson, 46, pleaded guilty last year to 30 felony counts including kidnapping, child abuse, strangulation and reckless endangering. She had faced a minimum sentence of 30 years and a maximum of 444 years.
Delaware's early voting and permanent absentee laws are unconstitutional, a judge says
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Laws allowing early voting and permanent absentee status violate Delaware's constitution and are invalid, a judge ruled in a lawsuit brought by a state elections inspector and a Republican lawmaker. The laws are “inconsistent with our constitution and therefore cannot stand," Superior Court Judge Mark Conner declared in a ruling late Friday.
Delaware's early voting and permanent absentee laws are unconstitutional, a judge says
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has ruled that laws allowing early voting and permanent absentee status violate the state’s constitution and are invalid. A Superior Court judge late Friday denied a motion by Delaware’s election commissioner to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a state elections inspector and the GOP Senate minority leader. The ruling is the latest court decision involving election reform efforts in Delaware.
Delaware governor proposes 8% growth in state operating budget despite softening revenue projections
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Gov. John Carney on Thursday proposed a state operating budget of more than $6 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1, an increase of more than 8% even amid a projected revenue decline of 2% this year. The Democratic governor’s proposed spending plan is slightly higher than the benchmark recommended by the panel responsible for Delaware’s official revenue projections. It follows an increase of almost 10% percent in the current year’s budget.
Bill offering income tax relief to Delaware residents fails to clear Democrat-led House committee
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A GOP proposal offering income tax relief to all Delaware residents failed to clear a Democrat-led committee in the state House on Tuesday. The bill failed to win enough votes in the House Revenue and Finance Committee to be sent to the full House for consideration. The measure, sponsored by House Minority Leader Michael Ramone of Newark, raises the minimum income subject to state income tax from $2,000 to $2,500.
Bill to allow "human composting" wins overwhelming approval in Delaware House
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill to allow composting of human bodies as an alternative to burial or cremation received overwhelming approval in the state House on Tuesday. The measure passed the House on a 37-2 vote and now goes to the Senate. It authorizes a practice called “natural organic reduction,” often referred to as “human composting.” kAmr9:67 DA@?D@C #6A] $62?
Bill offering income tax relief to Delaware residents fails to clear Democrat-led House committee
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A GOP proposal offering income tax relief to all Delaware residents failed to clear a Democrat-led committee in the state House on Tuesday. The bill failed to win enough votes in the House Revenue and Finance Committee to be sent to the full House for consideration.
Illness forces Delaware governor John Carney to postpone annual State of the State address
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney was forced to postpone his scheduled State of the State address on Thursday because of illness, his office said. Officials provided few details in a statement, saying only that Carney has “a fever and mild symptoms” but was in good spirits. A spokeswoman later said Carney, 67, had tested negative for COVID-19. The State of the State Address will be rescheduled for a date yet to be determined.
Two arrested on gun and drug charges after police find cocaine, heroin at Delaware day care center
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Two people, including the operator of a Delaware child care facility, have been arrested on gun and drug charges following an investigation focused on the business, authorities said Friday. Dover police arrested Cameron Christmas, 33, and Jessica Cooper, 29, on Thursday after executing a search warrant at The Little Peoples LFCC 2. Police said detectives located 93 grams of cocaine, 26 grams of crack, 302 bags of heroin, two handguns and more than $32,000.
Delaware judge limits scope of sweeping climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A judge has rejected several claims lodged by Delaware’s attorney general in a lawsuit alleging that the fossil fuel industry has downplayed the risks of climate change. Tuesday’s ruling significantly narrows the scope of the suit seeking to hold the industry liable for the effects of air pollution in the state.
Delaware judge limits scope of sweeping climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A judge has rejected several claims lodged by Delaware’s attorney general in a lawsuit alleging that the fossil fuel industry has downplayed the risks of climate change. Tuesday’s ruling significantly narrows the scope of the suit seeking to hold the industry liable for the effects of air pollution in the state.
Delaware judge limits scope of sweeping climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A judge has rejected several claims lodged by Delaware’s attorney general in a lawsuit alleging that the fossil fuel industry has downplayed the risks of climate change. Tuesday’s ruling significantly narrows the scope of the suit, which seeks to hold the industry liable for the effects of air pollution in the state. The lawsuit was filed in 2020, joining forces with a California law firm that has sued on behalf of other state and local governments.
Former Delaware officer asks court to reverse convictions for lying to investigators after shooting
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A former Wilmington police officer accused of lying to investigators after he shot a carjacking suspect is asking the Delaware Supreme Court to overturn his convictions. James MacColl was convicted last year on a felony charge of making a false statement to law enforcement and a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct. MacColl, who was acquitted on a charge of tampering with physical evidence, was sentenced to probation and 150 hours of community service.
Delaware hospital system will pay $47 million to settle whistleblower allegations of billing fraud
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware’s largest hospital system will pay more than $47 million to settle whistleblower allegations by its former compliance officer that it provided kickbacks to outside doctors in return for patient referrals, resulting in fraudulent Medicaid billing. The settlement announced Friday comes nearly seven years after Ronald Sherman filed his whistleblower lawsuit, which remained under seal for more than a year, against Christiana Care Health System.
Delaware hospital system will pay $47 million to settle whistleblower allegations of billing fraud
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware’s largest hospital system will pay more than $47 million to settle whistleblower allegations by its former compliance officer that it provided kickbacks to outside doctors in return for patient referrals, resulting in fraudulent Medicaid billing. The settlement announced Friday comes nearly seven years after Ronald Sherman filed his whistleblower lawsuit, which remained under seal for more than a year, against Christiana Care Health System.
Delaware Supreme Court says out-of-state convictions don't bar expungement of in-state offenses
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A divided Delaware Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s denial of expungement applications filed by three men because of their convictions in other states. In a 3-2 decision issued Friday, the Supreme Court said a Superior Court judge erred last year in ruling that the men were ineligible for expungement of their Delaware convictions because they also had out-of-state convictions. The case involves a 2019 law that expanded eligibility for expungement of criminal records.
Delaware Supreme Court says out-of-state convictions don't bar expungement of in-state offenses
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A divided Delaware Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s denial of expungement applications filed by three men because of their convictions in other states. In a 3-2 decision issued Friday, the Supreme Court said a Superior Court judge erred last year in ruling that the men were ineligible for expungement of their Delaware convictions because they also had out-of-state convictions.
Boy Scout abuse claims fund shouldn't pay $21 million in lawyers' fees, judge says
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The judge presiding over the Boys Scouts of America’s bankruptcy has rejected a $21 million fee request from attorneys hired by law firms representing survivors of child sexual abuse. A group of personal injury firms called the Coalition of Abused Scouts for Justice wanted to have its legal fees and expenses paid by the Boy Scouts and by the trust fund established to compensate men who were abused as children by Boy Scout leaders and volunteers.
Boy Scout abuse claims fund shouldn't pay $21 million in lawyers' fees, judge says
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The judge presiding over the Boys Scouts of America’s bankruptcy has rejected a $21 million fee request from attorneys hired by law firms representing survivors of child sexual abuse. A group of personal injury firms called the Coalition of Abused Scouts for Justice wanted to have its legal fees and expenses paid by the Boy Scouts and by the trust fund established to compensate men abused as children by Boy Scout leaders and volunteers.
Chemical firms to pay $110 million to Ohio to settle claims over releases of 'forever chemicals'
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay $110 million to the state of Ohio to settle a lawsuit over environmental threats from toxic chemicals used at a former DuPont facility in neighboring West Virginia, the companies said Wednesday. The settlement involving DuPont, the Chemours Co. and Corteva Inc. resolves Ohio’s claims relating to releases of manmade, fluorinated compounds known as PFAS.
Chemical firms to pay $110 million to Ohio to settle claims over releases of 'forever chemicals'
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay $110 million to the state of Ohio to settle a lawsuit over environmental threats from toxic chemicals used at a former DuPont facility in neighboring West Virginia, the companies said Wednesday. The settlement involving DuPont, the Chemours Co. and Corteva Inc. resolves Ohio’s claims relating to releases of manmade, fluorinated compounds known as PFAS.
Chemical firms to pay $110 million to Ohio to settle claims over releases of 'forever chemicals'
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay $110 million to the state of Ohio to settle a lawsuit over environmental threats. The threats are from toxic chemicals used at a former DuPont facility in neighboring West Virginia. The settlement announced Wednesday involves DuPont, the Chemours Co. and Corteva Inc. It resolves Ohio’s claims relating to releases of man-made, fluorinated compounds from the Washington Works facility in West Virginia near the Ohio River.
Delaware Supreme Court asked to overturn former state auditor's public corruption convictions
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware’s Supreme Court is weighing whether to overturn the unprecedented convictions of the state’s former auditor on public corruption charges. The court heard arguments Wednesday in the case of Kathy McGuiness, who was convicted last year on misdemeanor charges of conflict of interest, official misconduct and noncompliance with state procurement rules. A jury acquitted her on felony charges of theft and witness intimidation.
Delaware Supreme Court asked to overturn former state auditor's public corruption convictions
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware’s Supreme Court is weighing whether to overturn the unprecedented convictions of the state’s former auditor on public corruption charges. The court heard arguments Wednesday in the case of Kathy McGuiness, who was convicted last year on misdemeanor charges of conflict of interest, official misconduct and noncompliance with state procurement rules. A jury acquitted her on felony charges of theft and witness intimidation.
Suspected serial killer faces life in prison after being convicted of 2 murders by Delaware jury
The jury deliberated for about six hours over two days before finding Keith Gibson of Philadelphia guilty of murder and robbery in the killings of Elsmere cellphone store clerk Leslie Ruiz-Basilio, 28, and Wilmington drug dealer Ronald Wright, 42. Gibson, 41, also was convicted of attempted murder and robbery in the shooting of Wilmington store clerk Belal Almansoori, armed robbery of a drug store, assault, conspiracy, and gun crimes.
Jury deliberates fate of suspected serial killer accused in six deaths in Delaware and Philadelphia
Keith Gibson, 41, of Philadelphia, is charged with murder in the killings of Elsmere cellphone store clerk Leslie Ruiz-Basilio, 28, and Wilmington drug dealer Ronald Wright, 42, during separate robberies. He is also charged with attempted murder in the shooting of Wilmington store clerk Belal Almansoori, and the armed robbery of a drug store.
Jury deliberates fate of suspected serial killer accused in six deaths in Delaware and Philadelphia
Keith Gibson, 41, of Philadelphia, is charged with murder in the killings of Elsmere cellphone store clerk Leslie Ruiz-Basilio, 28, and Wilmington drug dealer Ronald Wright, 42, during separate robberies. He is also charged with attempted murder in the shooting of Wilmington store clerk Belal Almansoori, and the armed robbery of a drug store. kAm%96 !9:=256=A9:2 5:DEC:4E 2EE@C?6J[ >62?H9:=6[ 92D 2AAC@G65 >FC56C 492C86D 282:?DE v:3D@? :?
Jury deliberates fate of suspected serial killer accused in six deaths in Delaware and Philadelphia
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jury deliberations are under way in the trial of a suspected serial killer accused in the deaths of six people in Delaware and Pennsylvania in 2021. A Delaware jury began deliberations Monday after closing arguments in the trial of 41-year-old Keith Gibson of Philadelphia. Gibson is charged with murder in the killings of a cellphone store clerk and a drug dealer in Delaware.
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