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AG George: Epstein Estate Compensation Fund Must Protect Victims’ Rights

The Virgin Islands Attorney General’s office reached an agreement in principle for a Victims’ Compensation Program with the Epstein Estate counsel and victims’ counsel on Friday. The agreement includes safeguards…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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LAW WEEK: AG Says Laws Exist To Protect All, Especially During COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George is proud to recognize Law Day, Law Week, and Lawyers Well-being Week all during May. Law Day (May 1) and Law Week (May…

VI Free Press May 4, 2020

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Taxpayers Warned To Be On The Lookout For ‘Possible Scams Relating To COVID-19’

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…

VI Free Press April 16, 2020

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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…

VI Free Press April 15, 2020

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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…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020

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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…

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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…

Bro Bot March 24, 2020

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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…

Bro Bot March 19, 2020

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FREE AT LAST! Voluntary Manslaughter Charges Dropped Against Former Police Sergeant

KINGSHILL — After seven years and one hung jury, former police sergeant Ronald Hatcher will not be re-tried on voluntary manslaughter charges in the 2013 shooting death of a Christiansted…

John McCarthy March 11, 2020

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Epstein’s Estate Blames U.S. Virgin Islands AG For Lack of Payouts To Sex Abuse Victims

NEW YORK — A lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Tuesday blamed the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands for its inability to begin payouts to victims of the…

VI Free Press February 18, 2020