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  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases


Biden calls for financial restitution for victims of child pornography

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden today unveiled legislation designed to obtain justice for victims of child pornography. Senate Bill 158, drafted by the Delaware Department of Justice and introduced by Senators Karen Peterson and Bethany Hall-Long, extends financial liability to producers and possessors of child pornography and sets specific damages available to victims. “Child pornographers are […]




Biden marks National Consumer Protection Week with statewide seminars

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, March 8, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced that the Delaware Department of JusticeDate Time Location   Monday, March 8 8:45 – 9:45 am Modern Maturity Center, 11221 Forrest Ave, Dover Monday, March 8 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Frederica Senior Center, 216 Market St, Frederica Wednesday, March 10 10:00 – 11:00 am Georgetown Senior Center, 546 S. […]




Biden announces that Toyota will pay rental and other costs of recent recalls

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that Toyota will bear the costs associated with the repair of recalled vehicles in Delaware, including rental, towing, and taxi fees. In recent weeks, Toyota has announced recalls nationwide concerning floor mat pedal entrapment issues, sticking accelerator pedals, and ABS software updates. “Car owners should not bear the financial […]




Delaware Department of Justice concludes review of Wilmington bar altercation

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010

The Delaware Department of Justice has concluded its review and investigation of the October 24, 2009 physical altercation observed by Wilmington Police Department officers outside of Dude’s Bar on N. Union Street in Wilmington. The Department has reached its conclusion after reviewing an exhaustive investigation by Wilmington Police. The Department has reviewed all of the […]




Biden reacts to Supreme Court’s denial of Cooke appeal

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010

The United States Supreme Court today denied Delaware’s petition for review in Delaware v. Cooke. In November 2009, the Delaware Department of Justice petitioned the high court to review the July 2009 split decision of the Delaware Supreme Court reversing James E. Cooke’s 2007 murder conviction and death sentence. Attorney General Beau Biden decided that it […]







  Category: Department of Justice Press Releases

Biden calls for financial restitution for victims of child pornography

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden today unveiled legislation designed to obtain justice for victims of child pornography. Senate Bill 158, drafted by the Delaware Department of Justice and introduced by Senators Karen Peterson and Bethany Hall-Long, extends financial liability to producers and possessors of child pornography and sets specific damages available to victims. “Child pornographers are […]




Biden marks National Consumer Protection Week with statewide seminars

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, March 8, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced that the Delaware Department of JusticeDate Time Location   Monday, March 8 8:45 – 9:45 am Modern Maturity Center, 11221 Forrest Ave, Dover Monday, March 8 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Frederica Senior Center, 216 Market St, Frederica Wednesday, March 10 10:00 – 11:00 am Georgetown Senior Center, 546 S. […]




Biden announces that Toyota will pay rental and other costs of recent recalls

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that Toyota will bear the costs associated with the repair of recalled vehicles in Delaware, including rental, towing, and taxi fees. In recent weeks, Toyota has announced recalls nationwide concerning floor mat pedal entrapment issues, sticking accelerator pedals, and ABS software updates. “Car owners should not bear the financial […]




Delaware Department of Justice concludes review of Wilmington bar altercation

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010

The Delaware Department of Justice has concluded its review and investigation of the October 24, 2009 physical altercation observed by Wilmington Police Department officers outside of Dude’s Bar on N. Union Street in Wilmington. The Department has reached its conclusion after reviewing an exhaustive investigation by Wilmington Police. The Department has reviewed all of the […]




Biden reacts to Supreme Court’s denial of Cooke appeal

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010

The United States Supreme Court today denied Delaware’s petition for review in Delaware v. Cooke. In November 2009, the Delaware Department of Justice petitioned the high court to review the July 2009 split decision of the Delaware Supreme Court reversing James E. Cooke’s 2007 murder conviction and death sentence. Attorney General Beau Biden decided that it […]