‘Lynching Is Not a Joke’: Two Former Delaware Firefighters Charged with Hate Crimes After Chasing Black Co-Worker with a Noose
Two volunteer firefighters from Millville, Delaware, are receiving widespread criticism across the state after they were fired and charged with hate crimes. On April 9, 2025, Delaware State Police were notified of the incident by the Millville Volunteer Fire Company administration. It happened 14 months earlier, when Jay Droney, 27, of Millville, and Jordan Hastings,…