Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
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Attorney General Urges Parents to Prioritize Child Online Safety on National App Day
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging parents and guardians to prioritize child online safety on National App Day. With the increasing prevalence of smartphones among teenagers and even younger children, it is crucial for parents to be aware of the potential dangers lurking in cyberspace. Online predators and traffickers often target children through mobile apps and social media platforms.Moody emphasizes the importance of parents staying vigilant and monitoring their child's activities on mobile devices. She states, "Please, be aware of what your children are looking... -
Attorney General Moody Takes Legal Action Against Pro Pool Builders
Attorney General Ashley Moody has taken legal action against Pro Pool Builders, LLC for misleading Florida consumers. The company promised to complete pool construction within 90 days from the date of permit issuance but failed to deliver on their promises. Attorney General Moody's Consumer Protection Division investigation revealed that Pro Pool Builders either did not start projects or left incomplete pools in consumers' yards, leading to financial losses and frustration for many Floridians.In a statement, Attorney General Moody expressed her concern over the company's... -
Attorney General Arrests Power of Attorney for Exploiting Elderly Resident
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has announced the arrest of Cheri Lynn Meyer, a power of attorney, for financially exploiting an elderly resident in Okaloosa. Meyer is accused of taking over $43,600 from the victim, despite being responsible for managing their finances for healthcare purposes.Moody expressed gratitude that the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigators were able to put a stop to the exploitation, stating, "This individual, who was supposed to look after a senior as a power of attorney, depleted tens of thousands of dollars from... -
AG Moody Takes Scathing Statewide Grand Jury Report to D.C. and Works with Congressional Leaders to Give States Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida has taken the Statewide Grand Jury Report to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional leaders and discuss legislation that would allow states to enforce federal immigration laws. During her visit, Attorney General Moody met with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Congressman Carlos Gimenez, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, and Congressman Chip Roy to deliver copies of the report and H.R. 1337, the Immigration Enforcement Partnership Act.In the meeting, Attorney General Moody expressed her concerns about the current state of... -
Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest of Power of Attorney for Exploiting Elderly Woman
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has announced the arrest of Cheri Lynn Meyer, a power of attorney, for financially exploiting an elderly resident in Okaloosa, Florida. Meyer is accused of taking over $43,600 from the victim's bank account, despite being responsible for managing the resident's finances for healthcare purposes.In a statement, Attorney General Moody expressed gratitude for the investigators who brought this case to light, stating, "This individual, who was supposed to look after a senior as a power of attorney, depleted tens of... -
Attorney General Moody Sits Down with NYC Law Enforcement Couple Who Moved to Be Florida Heroes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Attorney General Ashley Moody recently sat down with Angeliesse and Mike Nesterwitz, two New York City police officers who made the decision to move to Florida to continue their law enforcement careers. The Nesterwitzes are part of a growing trend of New York officers who have chosen to serve in Florida, with over 230 officers making the move since July 2022.During the conversation, Angeliesse shared her strong family ties to New York and the NYPD, revealing that her mother was also an NYPD officer. Inspired by her mother, Angeliesse joined the... -
Attorney General Moody Pushes Back Against Biden’s Looser Vetting of Sponsors for Unaccompanied Alien Children
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida is taking a stand against the Biden administration's efforts to relax the vetting process for sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). The 21st Florida Statewide Grand Jury previously revealed that the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and the Biden administration facilitated the trafficking of thousands of inadmissible immigrant children. ORR is now proposing a rule change to further loosen the vetting requirements for sponsors, and Attorney General Moody is not remaining silent.Moody expressed her concern over the... -
Attorney General and Coalition of Attorneys General Warn Media Companies about Ties to Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a coalition of attorneys general, has issued a warning to several media companies regarding possible ties to foreign terrorist organizations. The publishers of the New York Times, the CEOs of the Associated Press and CNN, and the president of Reuters have all been reminded that providing material support to terrorists and terror organizations is a crime. This comes in response to reports suggesting that individuals hired by these outlets have troubling connections to Hamas.In a statement, Attorney General Moody expressed concern... -
Attorney General Moody Takes Legal Action Against More Solar Companies
Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed legal action against two additional solar companies, Vision Solar and SetUp My Solar, for deceiving consumers in Florida. The lawsuits are a result of investigations conducted by the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, which uncovered misleading practices by these companies. Vision Solar and SetUp My Solar allegedly misled consumers about the installation processes of solar panel systems, misrepresented pricing and incentives, and even caused damage to customers' properties. Both companies are accused of violating... -
Attorney General Moody Demands Congress Stop Diverting Funds from Crime Victims and Pass the Fairness for Crime Victims Act
Attorney General Ashley Moody has called on the U.S. Congress to cease diverting funds from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and instead pass the Fairness for Crime Victims Act. The VOCA-funded state-victim assistance grants are vital in providing crucial services and support to victims of crime, such as emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and counseling. However, there has been a significant decrease in collections, resulting in fewer funds available for distribution to states.In a letter addressed to congressional leaders, Attorney General Moody emphasized the... -
AG Moody Announces Arrest of Services Provider for More Than $50,000 in Medicaid Provider Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida has announced the arrest of Sheretta Qushawn Joseph, the owner of a company providing personal support services to Medicaid recipients. Joseph is accused of submitting claims to Medicaid for services not rendered, resulting in a loss of over $50,000 to the program. The arrest was made by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, with the assistance of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.In a statement, Attorney General Moody emphasized the detrimental impact of taking advantage of Medicaid, stating, "Taking advantage of Medicaid not only... -
AG Moody Ramps Up LEO Recruitment Efforts with Sunshine Sit-Down Series Featuring New Officers from California, New York, Rhode Island and New Hampshire
Attorney General Ashley Moody is intensifying law enforcement recruitment efforts with a new interview series called the Sunshine Salute Sit-Down Series. The series aims to highlight out-of-state officers who have answered the call to serve in Florida, which is considered the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. These officers have left their homes in states like California and New York, where a lack of support for law enforcement and soft-on-crime policies have compromised public safety.Attorney General Moody emphasized the courageous decision made by these... -
Attorney General Moody Issues Tips to Avoid Holiday Season Charity Scams on Giving Tuesday
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to be cautious of charity scams on Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to making charitable donations. Last year, Americans donated over $3 billion on this day, making it an attractive target for scammers. Attorney General Moody wants to ensure that donations go to legitimate organizations and not into the pockets of fraudsters.In order to stay protected from charity scams, Attorney General Moody offers several tips. First, she advises individuals to research the charity before donating. This can be done by checking if the... -
Attorney General Urges Caution for Cyber Monday Shoppers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to exercise caution while shopping online on Cyber Monday. With economists predicting retail sales to exceed $957 billion this holiday season and consumers expected to spend over $11 billion on Cyber Monday alone, scammers are likely to take advantage of the excitement and target unsuspecting shoppers. To combat this, Attorney General Moody’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit is actively working to protect consumers from online scams and cybercrime.During a press conference in Tampa, Attorney General Moody,... -
Attorney General Moody’s Prosecutors Announce Scathing Indictment of Biden’s Immigration Policies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has released the Fifth Presentment of the Twenty-First Statewide Grand Jury, which presents a scathing indictment of President Biden's immigration policies. The report criticizes the administration's failure to secure the U.S. Southwest border, resulting in the entry of millions of inadmissible immigrants and the smuggling of tens of thousands of children into the country. The presentment also highlights the role of U.S.-funded non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in increasing migration attempts and uncovers weaknesses in... -
Attorney General Moody's Statewide Prosecutors Secure 25-Year Prison Sentence for North Florida Drug Trafficker
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has successfully obtained a 25-year prison sentence for Kevin Choute, the leader of a drug-trafficking organization operating in Gadsden and Leon counties. Choute was found guilty by a Leon County jury on charges of trafficking heroin and cocaine, conspiracy to traffic cocaine, and felon in possession of a firearm.In a statement, Attorney General Moody expressed her satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "Drug traffickers profit from the misery of others, but in Florida, we are making sure they pay dearly... -
AG Moody Announces Arrest of Service Provider for Disabled Patients for Medicaid Fraud
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has made an arrest in a case of Medicaid provider fraud. Leslie Diane Minor, owner of Minors Helping Hands Support Services, has been accused of defrauding the Florida Medicaid program by billing for services that were never rendered to disabled adult patients. The alleged scheme caused a loss of over $12,000 to Florida Medicaid.Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed her concern over the situation, stating, "This home and community-based services provider overbilled Medicaid by more than $12,000. Her... -
Attorney General Moody Recovers $6.5 Million from Morgan Stanley Over Two Data-Security Incidents
Attorney General Ashley Moody and five other attorneys general have reached a $6.5 million settlement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, also known as Morgan Stanley. The agreement comes after an investigation revealed that Morgan Stanley had compromised the personal information of its customers due to negligent internal data-security practices.The investigation found that Morgan Stanley potentially exposed the personal information of millions of consumers by failing to properly erase unencrypted data when disposing of the company's computer devices. The company hired... -
Attorney General's Office Secures Eight-Year Sentence and Restitution for ORT Ringleader
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Byron Johnson, the leader of an organized retail theft ring that caused significant losses to Home Depot stores across 15 counties, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay over $500,000 in restitution. The sentence was secured by Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution (OSP)."This ringleader's organized theft operation spanned 15 counties in the state, causing losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars to Home Depot stores," said Attorney General Ashley Moody. "Thanks to our Statewide Prosecutors, this... -
Attorney General Moody Recognizes 2022 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees
Attorney General Ashley Moody has recognized three outstanding women who have been inducted into the 2022 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. The Florida Commission on the Status of Women honored Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Lilly Pulitzer, and Audrey Schiebler for their significant contributions to the citizens of Florida. The induction ceremony took place at the Florida State Capitol and was attended by various dignitaries and officials.In her statement, Attorney General Moody expressed her honor in inducting these remarkable women into the Hall of Fame. She...