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Recent News About Florida Attorney General
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Uthmeier sends prosecutors to aid in Ninth Judicial Circuit backlog
On April 14, 2025, Attorney General James Uthmeier responded to a request for assistance from Monique Worrell, the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Florida, who is dealing with a backlog of 13,500 cases. -
Uthmeier honors officers and advocates at Crime Victims' Rights ceremony
Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced the recipients of the Distinguished Victim Services Award at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony. -
Florida challenges NRC over nuclear technology roadblocks
Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a significant legal challenge against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). -
Authorities uncover international child pornography ring; charges brought against eight U.S. individuals
Authorities in Florida have announced an operation targeting an international child pornography ring, with charges filed against eight individuals within the United States. -
Attorney General Uthmeier secures 25-year sentence for possession of child abuse materials
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has achieved a legal victory by securing a 25-year prison sentence for Lucus Figueroa, a predator charged with 22 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material... -
Attorney General Uthmeier secures conviction in Florida child abuse case
Attorney General James Uthmeier's office has successfully secured a guilty conviction against Deandre Devone Williams, who was charged with four felony counts related to the sexual abuse of a minor. -
UPCIC to return millions to Florida fund after alleged false claims
Attorney General James Uthmeier has reached an agreement with Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC) for the return of tens of millions of dollars to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF). -
Prosecutors charge man in Florida finance fraud scheme affecting churches and businesses
Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced charges against Tyler Anderson for allegedly defrauding victims in Florida through a fraudulent financing scheme. -
Bridegan foundation receives Back the Blue award from Florida Attorney General
Attorney General James Uthmeier of Florida presented the Back the Blue Award to Kirsten Bridegan in recognition of her significant contributions to supporting law enforcement and her community. -
Florida attorney general charges new defendant in $500K check-fraud case
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged another individual in connection with a check-fraud ring. -
Florida Attorney General alerts consumers after 23andMe bankruptcy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a Consumer Alert following the bankruptcy filing of 23andMe on March 23rd. -
Attorney General charges individual in $500K check-fraud scheme
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed charges against an individual for their involvement in a check-fraud scheme exceeding $500,000. -
Medicaid fraud charges filed against Amirah Healthcare owner
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Juantavis Lavonte Hudson, owner of Amirah Healthcare LLC, a Medicaid-funded home and community services provider. -
Florida attorney general bans deceptive moving brokers with $4 million judgment
The Florida Attorney General's Office has successfully concluded litigation against a deceptive moving brokerage operation, securing over $4 million in judgments and imposing a lifetime industry ban on the individuals involved. -
Florida investigates proxy advisors for ESG policy practices
Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into proxy advisors Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS). -
Olympus Pools owner convicted for defrauding Floridians; faces 20-year prison sentence
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has achieved a guilty conviction against James Ivan Staten, Jr., the owner of Olympus Pools. -
Four sentenced for burglarizing Florida state parks
Today, the Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced that four individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a series of burglaries at state parks. -
Florida settles with JUUL for $79M over youth-targeted marketing
Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a $79 million settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. The settlement addresses litigation over the company's past marketing practices that targeted children in Florida. -
Attorney general secures 10-year sentence for possession of AI-generated child pornography
Today, the Office of Statewide Prosecution under Attorney General James Uthmeier secured a 10-year prison sentence for Warner Smith, who pleaded guilty to charges related to child sexual abuse material and AI-generated child pornography. -
Attorney General Uthmeier announces major drug ring bust in Hillsborough County
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged 33 individuals involved in a significant drug trafficking operation in Hillsborough County, Florida.