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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


Former foster parent sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, July 9, 2010

Former foster parent sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation Wilmington – The Delaware Child Predator Task Force announced today that Steven Hughes, age 52, of Newark was sentenced this morning by Superior Court Judge Richard R. Cooch to 20 years in prison on child exploitation charges. Hughes is a former foster parent who operated […]




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 […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

Former foster parent sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, July 9, 2010

Former foster parent sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation Wilmington – The Delaware Child Predator Task Force announced today that Steven Hughes, age 52, of Newark was sentenced this morning by Superior Court Judge Richard R. Cooch to 20 years in prison on child exploitation charges. Hughes is a former foster parent who operated […]




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 […]