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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


Double Murder Defendant Pleads Guilty, Receives Life Sentences

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012

Dover – A defendant charged with the July, 2011 killing of a father and son in their Dover home has been sentenced to life in prison for his crimes, the Attorney General’s Office announced today.   Jason T. O’Neil, age 28, of Dover was arrested by Dover police on July 25, 2011 and charged with […]




Biden Names Veteran Leaders to Senior Positions

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that he has appointed two veteran Department of Justice attorneys to the positions of Chief Deputy Attorney General and State Solicitor.   Biden named Ian McConnel, who currently serves as State Solicitor, to the position of Chief Deputy Attorney General.  The Chief Deputy Attorney General has supervisory […]




Newark Man Charged with Distributing Child Pornography

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2012

Newark –An online undercover Child Predator Task Force Investigation into the online distribution of child pornography has led to the arrest of a Newark man on multiple counts, Attorney General Beau Biden announced today.   “This case highlights why we need the Child Predator Task Force and its single-minded dedication to protecting our kids,” Biden […]




Biden Offers Tips for Consumers Giving Gift Cards During Holiday Season

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden advised consumers today to be on the lookout for gift cards scams during the holiday shopping season.  “Gift cards have become popular holiday gifts,” said Biden, noting that the National Retail Federation estimates that 81.1 percent of consumers will buy at least one gift card this holiday season, “but […]




Home Health Aid / Family Member Receive Prison Terms After Stealing From Seniors

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced that two New Castle County residents today received jail sentences after being convicted of stealing from senior citizens.   “Senior abuse, whether it’s financial exploitation, physical abuse, or neglect, is a crime that affects one in ten older individuals,” Biden said.  “Tragically, as in these cases, victims are […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

Double Murder Defendant Pleads Guilty, Receives Life Sentences

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012

Dover – A defendant charged with the July, 2011 killing of a father and son in their Dover home has been sentenced to life in prison for his crimes, the Attorney General’s Office announced today.   Jason T. O’Neil, age 28, of Dover was arrested by Dover police on July 25, 2011 and charged with […]




Biden Names Veteran Leaders to Senior Positions

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that he has appointed two veteran Department of Justice attorneys to the positions of Chief Deputy Attorney General and State Solicitor.   Biden named Ian McConnel, who currently serves as State Solicitor, to the position of Chief Deputy Attorney General.  The Chief Deputy Attorney General has supervisory […]




Newark Man Charged with Distributing Child Pornography

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2012

Newark –An online undercover Child Predator Task Force Investigation into the online distribution of child pornography has led to the arrest of a Newark man on multiple counts, Attorney General Beau Biden announced today.   “This case highlights why we need the Child Predator Task Force and its single-minded dedication to protecting our kids,” Biden […]




Biden Offers Tips for Consumers Giving Gift Cards During Holiday Season

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden advised consumers today to be on the lookout for gift cards scams during the holiday shopping season.  “Gift cards have become popular holiday gifts,” said Biden, noting that the National Retail Federation estimates that 81.1 percent of consumers will buy at least one gift card this holiday season, “but […]




Home Health Aid / Family Member Receive Prison Terms After Stealing From Seniors

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced that two New Castle County residents today received jail sentences after being convicted of stealing from senior citizens.   “Senior abuse, whether it’s financial exploitation, physical abuse, or neglect, is a crime that affects one in ten older individuals,” Biden said.  “Tragically, as in these cases, victims are […]