Legislation to Make Delaware’s Roads Safer Becomes Law
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Friday, August 3, 2012
Media Release August 3, 2011 New laws toughen penalties on repeat DUI offenders and criminally negligent drivers Newport – Attorney General Beau Biden joined Governor Jack Markell today as the Governor signed into law two pieces of legislation drafted by the Attorney General’s Office that will take dangerous drivers off the roads. HB 168 enhances […]
Biden Announces Settlement with Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Drug Pricing Case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden today announced that his office, along with those of 29 other state attorneys general, has reached a settlement against the McKesson Corporation, one of the nation’s largest drug wholesalers. The settlement resolves claims that the company violated state and Federal False Claims Acts by artificially inflating the prices […]
Governor Signs Two Bills to Combat Bullying and Help Protect Our Children
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012
Two bills that implement components to combat bullying were signed by Governor Jack Markell today at George V. Kirk Middle School in Newark. Today’s efforts are the direct result of work done by the Lt. Governor and Attorney General in cooperation with the strong sponsorship of House and Senate Education Chairs Sen. David Sokola and Rep. Terry Schooley.
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, […]
