House Approves Legislation Expanding Delaware’s Fight to Protect Children
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014
Legislation that will strengthen law enforcement’s ability to stop sexual predators from hurting children won overwhelming approval Thursday in the state House of Representatives and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Introduced in Delaware
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014
Comprehensive new legislation aimed at fighting the growing crisis of human trafficking has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly.
Senate OK’s Witness Intimidation Bill
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, April 3, 2014
People found guilty of intimidating witnesses to keep them from working with police or taking the stand at a trial could face up to 25 years in prison under a bill that cleared the Senate Thursday.
Attorney General Biden Letter to the Editor/Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Child sexual abuse cases are among the most serious cases a prosecutor handles. The harm to the victim is profound. A child is vulnerable, and never more so than when the perpetrator is a parent. Juxtaposed against the severity of the crime is the difficulty proving it in a court of law.
Statewide consumer shredding events slated for April
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014
Attorney General Beau Biden announced three consumer shredding events next month to help consumers guard against identity theft by facilitating the safe disposal of documents containing sensitive identifying information.
