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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


Three indicted in multi-state $100,000 pyramid scheme

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Three indicted in multi-state $100,000 pyramid scheme Dover – Attorney General Beau Biden announced that his office has secured indictments against three people on charges that the trio ran a fraud scheme that cost two Delawareans more than $100,000. Terrel Alexander, age 41, of Wilmington, Nicole Alexander, age 41, of Mt. Laurel, NJ, and William […]




Allen Taylor sentenced to life for 2008 Wilmington murder

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, July 2, 2010

Allen Taylor sentenced to life for 2008 Wilmington murder Wilmington, DE – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that Allen Taylor, age 38 was sentenced this afternoon by New Castle County Superior Court Judge John A. Parkins to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the August 18, 2008 Wilmington murder of Jaiquone […]




Biden applauds passage of strengthened Freedom of Information Act

Civil Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Biden applauds passage of strengthened Freedom of Information Act DOVER – To address a long-running issue with the state’s Freedom of Information Act, Attorney General Beau Biden strongly supported legislation championed by Senate President Pro Tem Anthony DeLuca, House Speaker Robert Gilligan, and Sen. Karen Peterson to strengthen FOIA. Senate Bill 283 allows the Attorney […]




Legislation increasing penalties for carrying concealed firearms signed into law

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

Legislation increasing penalties for carrying concealed firearms signed into law Dover – Criminals who illegally carry a concealed firearm will now face longer prison sentences under a law Governor Jack Markell signed today that was written by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office. “Gun violence is an unfortunate reality in many parts of our state,” Attorney […]




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 […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

Three indicted in multi-state $100,000 pyramid scheme

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Three indicted in multi-state $100,000 pyramid scheme Dover – Attorney General Beau Biden announced that his office has secured indictments against three people on charges that the trio ran a fraud scheme that cost two Delawareans more than $100,000. Terrel Alexander, age 41, of Wilmington, Nicole Alexander, age 41, of Mt. Laurel, NJ, and William […]




Allen Taylor sentenced to life for 2008 Wilmington murder

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, July 2, 2010

Allen Taylor sentenced to life for 2008 Wilmington murder Wilmington, DE – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that Allen Taylor, age 38 was sentenced this afternoon by New Castle County Superior Court Judge John A. Parkins to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the August 18, 2008 Wilmington murder of Jaiquone […]




Biden applauds passage of strengthened Freedom of Information Act

Civil Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Biden applauds passage of strengthened Freedom of Information Act DOVER – To address a long-running issue with the state’s Freedom of Information Act, Attorney General Beau Biden strongly supported legislation championed by Senate President Pro Tem Anthony DeLuca, House Speaker Robert Gilligan, and Sen. Karen Peterson to strengthen FOIA. Senate Bill 283 allows the Attorney […]




Legislation increasing penalties for carrying concealed firearms signed into law

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

Legislation increasing penalties for carrying concealed firearms signed into law Dover – Criminals who illegally carry a concealed firearm will now face longer prison sentences under a law Governor Jack Markell signed today that was written by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office. “Gun violence is an unfortunate reality in many parts of our state,” Attorney […]




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 […]