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James Cooke Sentenced to Death

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Monday, September 17, 2012

Wilmington – Today, Superior Court Judge Charles H. Toliver, IV sentenced James Cooke to death for the May, 2005 rape and murder of University of Delaware student Lindsey Bonistall in her off-campus apartment.  Following the sentencing, Attorney General Beau Biden made the following statement: “Nothing changes the fact that Lindsey will not return home with […]




Stronger Protections for Abused Children Signed Into Law

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wilmington – Taking bold action to ensure that Delaware law protects children from abuse and neglect, Governor Jack Markell today signed legislation spearheaded by Attorney General Beau Biden and child advocates that enacts tougher penalties against child abusers. “To be effective in protecting children our laws must recognize that child victims, especially very young children […]




Stronger Protections for Abused Children Signed Into Law

Department of Justice | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Governor Markell signed legislation spearheaded by Attorney General Beau Biden and child advocates that enacts tougher penalties against child abusers.




Governor to Sign Stronger Protections for Abused Children Into Law

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Who:               Governor Jack Markell Attorney General Beau Biden Senate Majority Leader Patricia Blevins Representative Rebecca Walker What:             Attorney General Beau Biden and legislative leaders will join Governor Markell tomorrow as he signs stronger protections for abused children into law.  Senate Bill 234, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Patricia Blevins and Representative Rebecca Walker and passed […]




Attorney General Biden to Honor Law Enforcement, First Responders and Veterans at Two Sussex County Events

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Monday, September 10, 2012

• Tuesday, September 11, 10:00 a.m.: Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden will deliver the keynote address at the Heritage Shores Military Club’s Patriot Day to honor members of the military, police, firefighters and other first responders. The event will be held in the ballroom of the Heritage Shores clubhouse in Bridgeville.   • Tuesday, September 11, 1:00 […]







  Category: Department of Justice

James Cooke Sentenced to Death

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Monday, September 17, 2012

Wilmington – Today, Superior Court Judge Charles H. Toliver, IV sentenced James Cooke to death for the May, 2005 rape and murder of University of Delaware student Lindsey Bonistall in her off-campus apartment.  Following the sentencing, Attorney General Beau Biden made the following statement: “Nothing changes the fact that Lindsey will not return home with […]




Stronger Protections for Abused Children Signed Into Law

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wilmington – Taking bold action to ensure that Delaware law protects children from abuse and neglect, Governor Jack Markell today signed legislation spearheaded by Attorney General Beau Biden and child advocates that enacts tougher penalties against child abusers. “To be effective in protecting children our laws must recognize that child victims, especially very young children […]




Stronger Protections for Abused Children Signed Into Law

Department of Justice | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Governor Markell signed legislation spearheaded by Attorney General Beau Biden and child advocates that enacts tougher penalties against child abusers.




Governor to Sign Stronger Protections for Abused Children Into Law

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Who:               Governor Jack Markell Attorney General Beau Biden Senate Majority Leader Patricia Blevins Representative Rebecca Walker What:             Attorney General Beau Biden and legislative leaders will join Governor Markell tomorrow as he signs stronger protections for abused children into law.  Senate Bill 234, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Patricia Blevins and Representative Rebecca Walker and passed […]




Attorney General Biden to Honor Law Enforcement, First Responders and Veterans at Two Sussex County Events

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Monday, September 10, 2012

• Tuesday, September 11, 10:00 a.m.: Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden will deliver the keynote address at the Heritage Shores Military Club’s Patriot Day to honor members of the military, police, firefighters and other first responders. The event will be held in the ballroom of the Heritage Shores clubhouse in Bridgeville.   • Tuesday, September 11, 1:00 […]