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  Category: Criminal Division


Biden to seek death penalty in murder of Georgetown police officer Chad Spicer

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Biden to seek death penalty in murder of Georgetown police officer Chad Spicer Georgetown – Attorney General Beau Biden today announced that he has decided to seek the death penalty at trial in the murder prosecution of Derrick Powell, who faces first degree murder and other charges in the death of Georgetown police officer Chad […]




Attorney General Biden’s Office announces 99-count indictment in embezzlement case

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Attorney General Biden’s Office announces 99-count indictment in embezzlement case Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden’s Office announced today that it has secured the indictment of William Hitch Jr. on 99 felony counts of theft and other charges related to his embezzlement of more than $150,000 from the Laurel School District dating back to September, […]




Attorney General’s Office calls for stronger patient protections, increased oversight of the medical profession in response to widespread failures to report Earl Bradley’s suspicious behaviors.

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, May 17, 2010

A report released today by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office finds that numerous health care professionals appear to have failed to live up to their legal responsibilities to report EarlBradley’s suspicious behaviors. The findings show that Delaware’s laws and procedures governing the medical field are broken and in need of significant reforms to better protect […]




Federal government recognizes Delaware’s work to protect children from predators

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010

Reflecting the significant steps Delaware has taken in recent years to strengthen thefight against criminals who prey on children, Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that Delaware has become just the second state in the country to achieve compliance with the federal Adam Walsh Act. “I’m proud that we are being recognized as a national […]




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 […]







  Category: Criminal Division

Biden to seek death penalty in murder of Georgetown police officer Chad Spicer

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Biden to seek death penalty in murder of Georgetown police officer Chad Spicer Georgetown – Attorney General Beau Biden today announced that he has decided to seek the death penalty at trial in the murder prosecution of Derrick Powell, who faces first degree murder and other charges in the death of Georgetown police officer Chad […]




Attorney General Biden’s Office announces 99-count indictment in embezzlement case

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Attorney General Biden’s Office announces 99-count indictment in embezzlement case Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden’s Office announced today that it has secured the indictment of William Hitch Jr. on 99 felony counts of theft and other charges related to his embezzlement of more than $150,000 from the Laurel School District dating back to September, […]




Attorney General’s Office calls for stronger patient protections, increased oversight of the medical profession in response to widespread failures to report Earl Bradley’s suspicious behaviors.

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, May 17, 2010

A report released today by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office finds that numerous health care professionals appear to have failed to live up to their legal responsibilities to report EarlBradley’s suspicious behaviors. The findings show that Delaware’s laws and procedures governing the medical field are broken and in need of significant reforms to better protect […]




Federal government recognizes Delaware’s work to protect children from predators

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010

Reflecting the significant steps Delaware has taken in recent years to strengthen thefight against criminals who prey on children, Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that Delaware has become just the second state in the country to achieve compliance with the federal Adam Walsh Act. “I’m proud that we are being recognized as a national […]




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 […]