U.S. Virgin Islands – V.I. Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea today co-lead a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. Introduced by Tennessee Congressman David Kustoff and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, the bill aims to disrupt inmates’ ability to orchestrate crimes from behind bars using smuggled cell phones.
U.S. Virgin Islands – V.I. Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has announced the arrest and advice of rights hearing for 51-year-old Julian Enrique Cuello, a St. Thomas resident and fugitive wanted in Pennsylvania. Cuello, who was apprehended on St. Thomas, faces multiple charges related to Medicaid fraud in Pennsylvania and is currently awaiting extradition to stand trial in the state.
U.S. Virgin Islands – Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as the U.S. Virgin Islands joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ) has successfully completed a training program focused on advanced trial techniques and investigative strategies. Hosted by the National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI), the training took place on St. Croix from March 17-18 and on St. Thomas from March 20-21, with each island hosting separate two-day sessions. This program brought together DOJ attorneys, investigators, and litigation support staff to hone their legal skills and enhance their practical expertise.
U.S. Virgin Islands – Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announced today that 36-year-old Curtis Williams of St. Croix has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm. The sentencing held on March 14, 2025, was handed down by V.I. Superior Court Judge Ernest Morris. In addition to his prison sentence, Williams was fined $10,000 and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $83,599.18 for medical expenses incurred by the victim.