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  Category: Department of Justice


Biden features victim resources in marking National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week todayby discussing his office’s efforts to do more to help victims rebuild their lives. Since taking over responsibility for the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program last year, the Department of Justice has significantly increased the amount of financial aid given to victims and their families. The […]




Biden announces second indictment of Earl Bradley

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, April 19, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced that the Sussex County Grand Jury today indicted Earl Bradley on 58 counts of rape and other sexual offenses related to his abuse of 24 girls. “These charges are the next step forward in our continued efforts to hold Bradley accountable for his actions,” Biden said at the Delaware Department […]




Biden Settles Consumer Fraud Charges with Ryan Homes

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 1, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office has settled its civil consumer fraud charges against NVR, Inc., which does business under the name “Ryan Homes.” Ryan Homes built several sections of homes in the Odessa National development, in Townsend, Delaware. The complaint alleged misrepresentation in the sales of homes to 39 different buyers. […]




REP. LONGHURST, AG BIDEN INTRODUCE BILL TO

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Taking steps to protect Delaware’s most vulnerable residents and add protections for seniors, House Majority Whip Rep. Valerie J. Longhurst and Attorney General Beau Biden unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would create enhanced penalties for those who commit crimes against a vulnerable or infirm adult. House Bill 348 would increase the penalties for more than […]




Biden secures closure of Harrington nuisance property

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010

For the residents of Harrington, 1 New Street has been the site of constant drug andweapons activity over a period of several years. During the past three years, the Harrington Police Department has received at least 58 complaints of illegal activity occurring on the site, including numerous reports of illegal drug transactions in an open […]







  Category: Department of Justice

Biden features victim resources in marking National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week todayby discussing his office’s efforts to do more to help victims rebuild their lives. Since taking over responsibility for the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program last year, the Department of Justice has significantly increased the amount of financial aid given to victims and their families. The […]




Biden announces second indictment of Earl Bradley

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, April 19, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced that the Sussex County Grand Jury today indicted Earl Bradley on 58 counts of rape and other sexual offenses related to his abuse of 24 girls. “These charges are the next step forward in our continued efforts to hold Bradley accountable for his actions,” Biden said at the Delaware Department […]




Biden Settles Consumer Fraud Charges with Ryan Homes

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 1, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office has settled its civil consumer fraud charges against NVR, Inc., which does business under the name “Ryan Homes.” Ryan Homes built several sections of homes in the Odessa National development, in Townsend, Delaware. The complaint alleged misrepresentation in the sales of homes to 39 different buyers. […]




REP. LONGHURST, AG BIDEN INTRODUCE BILL TO

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Taking steps to protect Delaware’s most vulnerable residents and add protections for seniors, House Majority Whip Rep. Valerie J. Longhurst and Attorney General Beau Biden unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would create enhanced penalties for those who commit crimes against a vulnerable or infirm adult. House Bill 348 would increase the penalties for more than […]




Biden secures closure of Harrington nuisance property

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010

For the residents of Harrington, 1 New Street has been the site of constant drug andweapons activity over a period of several years. During the past three years, the Harrington Police Department has received at least 58 complaints of illegal activity occurring on the site, including numerous reports of illegal drug transactions in an open […]