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State of Delaware v. John Taggart
Date: 02-03-2026
Case Number: 2502014263
Judge: Calvin L. Scott, Jr.
Court: Superior Court of Delaware
Plaintiff's Attorney: Office of the Attorney General
Defendant's Attorney: James Liguori
Description:
Wilmington, Delaware, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Dangerous Crimes Against a Child.
In June 2022, the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington received an anonymous complaint alleging that John Taggart ("Defendant") sexually abused multiple complainants between May 1, 1995, and June 15, 1996 while working as a priest at St. Thomas the Apostle church in Wilmington.
On March 3, 2025, a New Castle County grand jury indicted Defendant on two counts for Unlawful Sexual Penetration Third Degree; two counts for Dangerous Crime Against a Child; four counts for Unlawful Sexual Intercourse First Degree; one count for Unlawful Sexual Contact Second Degree; and one count for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.
On June 3, 2025, Defendant filed two Motions to Dismiss the Indictment on all counts. The State responded on October 17, 2025. Defendant filed a reply on October 27, 2025.
In June 2022, the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington received an anonymous complaint alleging that John Taggart ("Defendant") sexually abused multiple complainants between May 1, 1995, and June 15, 1996 while working as a priest at St. Thomas the Apostle church in Wilmington.
On March 3, 2025, a New Castle County grand jury indicted Defendant on two counts for Unlawful Sexual Penetration Third Degree; two counts for Dangerous Crime Against a Child; four counts for Unlawful Sexual Intercourse First Degree; one count for Unlawful Sexual Contact Second Degree; and one count for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.
On June 3, 2025, Defendant filed two Motions to Dismiss the Indictment on all counts. The State responded on October 17, 2025. Defendant filed a reply on October 27, 2025.
Outcome:
Overruled.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Delaware v. John Taggart?
The outcome was: Overruled.
Which court heard State of Delaware v. John Taggart?
This case was heard in Superior Court of Delaware, DE. The presiding judge was Calvin L. Scott, Jr..
Who were the attorneys in State of Delaware v. John Taggart?
Plaintiff's attorney: Office of the Attorney General. Defendant's attorney: James Liguori.
When was State of Delaware v. John Taggart decided?
This case was decided on February 3, 2026.