New Law Imposes Tougher Penalties for Embezzlement
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Wilmington – Legislation strengthening penalties for property crimes that was drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office and introduced by Rep. Larry Mitchell and Sen. David B. McBride has been signed into law Gov. Jack Markell. House Bill 185 targets those who steal money from or defraud individuals or organizations, which are often nonprofits […]
Newark Doctor Indicted for Multiple Sex Offenses
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012
Wilmington – The Delaware Attorney General’s Office announced today that it has secured the indictment of Newark Doctor Pierre Leroy on multiple sex charges. Leroy was originally arrested in May after Newark Police received and investigated a report from a patient of unlawful sexual contact by the doctor during a medical examination. The criminal investigation, […]
Former Delaware Man Indicted for 2007 Shooting Death
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012
Former Delaware Man Indicted for 2007 Shooting Death Life Insurance Scheme Alleged Motive for Killing Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office has obtained an indictment charging former Delaware resident Jason Slaughter with the 2007 shooting death of Christopher Masters. In the early morning hours of December 14, 2007, […]
Biden Warns Consumers to be Alert for Home Improvement Scams
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Recent convictions highlight Attorney General’s ongoing investigations and enforcement actions Wilmington – After securing two recent convictions for separate home improvement fraud schemes in Sussex County, Attorney General Beau Biden issued a warning to Delaware’s consumers today to remain vigilant against scams by asking questions and verifying information. “Scam artists target families every […]
Biden Secures Reforms from National Mortgage Registry
Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2012
Settlement terms increase transparency and accuracy of mortgage records Wilmington, DE – Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the national shadow mortgage registry known as MERS, which was at the center of the housing crisis, has agreed to implement important reforms – including regular reports on the accuracy of its records – […]
