Latest Delaware News

Judge refuses to dismiss Hunter Biden's gun case, rejecting claim it's politically motivated

Apr. 12, 2024 20:58 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware refused Friday to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden, rejecting the president's son's claim that he is being prosecuted for political purposes as well as other arguments. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika's ruling...

A state trooper pleaded guilty to assaulting teens over a doorbell prank. He could face prison time

Apr. 12, 2024 15:45 PM EDT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A suspended Delaware state trooper is facing prison time after pleading guilty to criminal charges involving a brutal assault on a teenager who targeted the trooper’s house in a prank. Dempsey Walters, 30, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree assault and...

Court says judge had no authority to halt Medicare Advantage plan for Delaware government retirees

Apr. 12, 2024 15:43 PM EDT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware’s Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that prevented officials from moving state government retirees from a Medicare supplement plan to a Medicare Advantage plan. The justices ruled Friday that a Superior Court judge had no jurisdiction...

Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump

Apr. 06, 2024 20:32 PM EDT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee said Saturday that they raised more than $90 million in March and ended the year's first quarter with $192 million-plus in cash on hand, further stretching their money advantage over Donald...

Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds and declares 'your nation has your back'

Apr. 05, 2024 19:48 PM EDT

DUNDALK, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Friday at efforts to clear away the “mangled mess” of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, as cranes, ships and diving crews work to reopen one of the nation's main shipping lanes. Aboard...

Man shot by police spurs chase through 2 states after stealing cruiser

Apr. 05, 2024 12:06 PM EDT

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A man shot by police in Delaware allegedly stole an officer's cruiser and led authorities on a chase that ended when he crashed the vehicle in neighboring Pennsylvania and was captured after a foot chase. New Castle County police had responded around 2:30 a.m....

Wood pellet producer Enviva files for bankruptcy and plans to restructure

Apr. 04, 2024 15:40 PM EDT

The largest global industrial wood pellet supplier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, announcing its intention to cut about $1 billion of debt by restructuring agreements with creditors, including those who have invested heavily in new facilities. Maryland-based...

Trump sues two Trump Media co-founders, seeking to void their stock in the company

Apr. 02, 2024 21:45 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Donald Trump is suing two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology Group, the newly public parent company of his Truth Social platform, arguing that they should forfeit their stock in the company because they set it up improperly. The former U.S. president's...

Judge tosses lawsuit filed by man who served nearly 40 years for rape he may not have committed

Apr. 02, 2024 17:43 PM EDT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against a man who sued Delaware officials for wrongful imprisonment after spending nearly 40 years in prison for a rape he may not have committed. In a decision issued Monday, Judge Stephanos Bibas found that Elmer Daniels failed to...

Judge refuses to toss out tax case against Hunter Biden

Apr. 01, 2024 22:27 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge refused Monday to toss out a tax case against Hunter Biden, moving the case closer to the possible spectacle of a trial as his father campaigns for another term as president. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi denied eight motions to dismiss the indictment...