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Hilo courthouse warns public about phone number spoofing scam
The public in Hawaiʻi is being alerted to a scam involving the spoofing of phone numbers from the Hilo Courthouse, also known as Hale Kaulike.
Attorney General's office announces new legal team for Washington Bridge lawsuit
The Office of the Attorney General has announced changes to its legal team handling the Washington Bridge litigation.
Florida labor-staffing company owner pleads guilty to tax fraud
A Ukrainian national has admitted guilt in a case involving conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Georgia joins multistate settlement over generic drug price-fixing
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Georgia has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories in reaching settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.
North Dakota Attorney General seeks deputy solicitor general
The Office of the North Dakota Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Solicitor General.
North Dakota seeks assistant attorney general; applications close November 15
The North Dakota Office of Attorney General has announced a job opening for the position of Assistant Attorney General.
Former officer convicted in Breonna Taylor civil rights case
A federal jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has convicted Brett Hankison, a former officer of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor.
Justice Department monitors Nov. 5 elections across 27 states for voting law compliance
The Justice Department has announced its plans to monitor the Nov. 5 general election for compliance with federal voting rights laws across 86 jurisdictions in 27 states.
Attorney General announces settlements with drug firms over price-fixing allegations
Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced significant progress in the multistate litigation against generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices and limit competition.
Former police sergeant convicted for off-duty ethnic intimidation incident
A Wayne County jury has convicted former Westland Police Sergeant Kevin Yudt of ethnic intimidation and assault.
Attorney General warns against relying on AI chatbots for voting information
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert advising voters against using AI chatbots for election-related inquiries.
State attorneys general challenge DOJ's prosecution efforts against Trump
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a multi-state initiative challenging the federal government's continued prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Coalition urges US State Department action against global plastic pollution
New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded an initiative alongside a coalition of ten attorneys general, urging the U.S. State Department to advocate for a robust international treaty aimed at curbing global plastic pollution.
Former Jehovah's Witnesses elder sentenced for child sexual abuse
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the sentencing of Norman Aviles-Garriga, a former Jehovah’s Witnesses elder, to 11.5 to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing three children over two decades ago.
Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program moves under Attorney General's oversight
The Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has transitioned to the Office of the Attorney General as of today.
Rutland police sergeant charged after non-lethal officer-involved shooting
The Attorney General's Office has announced the arraignment of Rutland City Police Sergeant Andrew Plemmons on charges related to an officer-involved shooting incident.
Alan Wilson joins states challenging Trump's prosecution
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to uphold the dismissal of an indictment against former President Donald Trump.
Illinois man charged with dissemination of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a man from Loraine, Illinois, with disseminating child sexual abuse material.
AGs urge court to uphold dismissal of Trump's indictment
Attorney General Ashley Moody is spearheading a multistate initiative urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to uphold the dismissal of an indictment against former President Donald Trump.
Justice McKenna contributes as volunteer justice pro tem in CNMI
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna recently visited Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and Guam.