Supreme Court upholds conviction and sentence of convicted killer
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, November 5, 2009
On Wednesday, November 4, the Delaware Supreme Court upheld the 2008 conviction and death sentence of Shannon M. Johnson. “We are pleased that the conviction and sentence in this case has been upheld,” Attorney General Beau Biden stated. “The maximum sentence handed down and now reaffirmed by the Supreme Court is appropriate, ensures that justice […]
Biden seeks federal court order to stop Army Corps of Engineers from dredging
Civil Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Careers | Date Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009
Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III filed a complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief to order the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) to comply with Delaware law prior to dredging in Delaware waters. The Attorney General’s lawsuit requests that the United States District Court for the District of Delaware declare that the Corps’ decision […]
Shred it and forget it! Attorney General’s Office sponsors Fall 2009 Community Shredding Days
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2009
In an effort to prevent identity theft statewide, the Attorney General’s Office is sponsoring three “Community Shred Days” this fall. Each event features free on-site document shredding, and staff from the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit will share information about identity theft and provide resources to victims of identity theft and consumer fraud. Consumers may […]
October statewide housing workshops announced
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Provide homeowners opportunities to discuss loan modifications with lenders, meet certified housing counselors, learn about state and federal assistance programs, and avoid foreclosure fraud On October 7th and 8th, Delaware homeowners are invited to attend free statewide housing workshops, sponsored by the Delaware Attorney General’s Mortgage Fraud Task Force, in conjunction with the Delaware State […]
Consumer Protection Unit acts to safeguard Delawareans in debt
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, September 28, 2009
The Delaware Department of Justice announced today that a California debt management services company will pay $153,000 in restitution to 105 Delaware consumers with whom it conducted business without complying with Delaware’s debt management services statute. Freedom Debt Relief, LLC (“FDR”) had been providing debt management services in Delaware without first completing the licensing process […]
