U.S. Virgin Islands — Attorney General Denise George announces the arrest of Kathleen Gussie by the V.I. Dept. of Justice (“VIDOJ”) on January 15, 2021, during a Press Briefing. Gussie is a former Medicaid eligibility supervisor at the V.I. Dept. of Human Services (“DHS”).
The V.I. Department of Justice partners regularly with the FRC on many programs. The FRC is a non-profit agency that assists victims of violent crime, families in crisis, domestic violence, and sexual assault. They offer counseling programs, a shelter, and more to clients.Employees demonstrate the spirit of giving by donating to 2 families.
U.S. Virgin Islands- V.I. Attorney General Denise George recently joined a coalition of state and territorial attorneys general representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories urging Congress to adopt key changes to the Victims of Crime Act that provide critical financial support to victims of violent crimes and their families.
U.S. Virgin Islands- V.I. Attorney General Denise George has joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 43 states, the District of Columbia and 5 U.S. territories, urging Congress to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy (CARES) Act funding until the end of 2021.
U.S. Virgin Islands – Attorney General Denise George continues to alert residents of scams circulating in our community utilizing fraudulent checks and money orders. The Virgin Island Police Department’s Economic Crime Unit in St. Thomas and St. Croix have reported an increase in counterfeit checks and money order cases in the last several months.