CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert, Special Agent in Charge Michael J. De Palma of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Director Joel A. Lee of the VI Bureau of Internal Revenue and V.I. Attorney General Denise N. George today warned taxpayers to be alert to possible scams relating to COVID-19, […]
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USVI Attorney General Denise George: Ways You Can Avoid COVID-19 Scams
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George is alerting V.I. residents to a wave of COVID-19 scams occurring as a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic. These scams focus on all areas of consumer vulnerability to capitalize on the fear and rapidly changing developments being provided by local and federal leaders. “It is more important […]
AG: USVI Opposed To Epstein Estate Demand For ‘Broad Release of Parties Involved In Victim Abuse’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — When the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands filed a civil enforcement action under the Virgin Islands Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act against the Epstein Estate and six other related companies based in the Virgin Islands in January 2020, the Attorney General’s Office committed to advocate for the women and girls […]
AG: People Who Ignore Social Distancing ‘Orders’ Could Face Criminal Charges
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George is reminding residents that those who willfully violate emergency executive orders and directives of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion during the declared state of emergency can face criminal consequences. Penalties can include arrest and prosecution under Virgin Islands law. “These executive orders […]
AG: Department of Justice Offices Closed Until Further Notice Due To COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George on Monday announced measures put in place to safeguard the public and Dept. of Justice employees from potential exposure to COVID-19 (coronavirus). VIDOJ facilities on St. Thomas and St. Croix are closed to the public and will not conduct person to person services until further notice. Department of […]
Sex Offenders Catch A Break Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George advises the public that the Sex Offender Registry, a division of the V.I. Department of Justice will be closed to the public due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). However, registration requirements remain in place. Sex offenders who are residing, employed, or attending school in the territory and need to register […]
AG: Registered Sex Offender Blended In At Harborview Apartments In Golden Rock
KINGSHILL — USVI Attorney General Denise George today announced the filing of formal criminal charges against 55-year-old Avery Monsanto in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Monsanto of Harbor View Housing Community is a registered sex offender and was arrested and charged with failure to register as a sex offender. His advice-of-rights hearing was held […]
Dominican Republic Man Accused In Rape Of Two Minors Goes To Trial Today
CHRISTIANSTED — Attorney General Denise George announced that the jury selection of a Dominican Republic man charged with the rape of two minors is set to begin this morning. Jury selection is scheduled to begin today at the V.I. Superior Court at which time the judge and attorneys will wade through dozens of prospective jurors […]
AG: Bryan, De Jongh Not Likely To Be Caught Up In Epstein Criminal Enterprise Net
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands opened up a new and explosive front in the battle over Jeffery Epstein’s $600 million estate last week when it included one of the sex offender’s companies, Southern Trust, as a co-defendant in the case. With that late amendment, the attorney general’s office seemed to be painting a […]
Glynn Man Who Groped 9-Year-Old Girl As She Petted Dog Faces 15 Years In Prison
CHRISTIANSTED — Attorney General Denise George announced that a St. Croix Superior Court jury found Kenson Barley guilty of first-degree unlawful sexual contact stemming from his sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl in St. Croix. Barley, 45, of Estate Glynn, now faces up to 15 years in prison. Virgin Islands Department of Justice prosecutors, Assistant […]