Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
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Recent News About Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
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AG Moody Leads Multistate Coalition Demanding Congress Grant State Officials Power to Perform Immigration Functions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is spearheading a multistate coalition of 26 attorneys general, demanding that Congress grant state officials the power to perform immigration functions when the federal government fails to act. The coalition's push comes as concerns over terrorism rise due to what they see as President Biden's "wide open border."In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Moody and the coalition outline the numerous crises that they believe the United States is facing as a direct result of the Biden administration's refusal to... -
AG Moody Stands Up for Victim’s Family and Files Murder Charges in Case Where Former Rogue Prosecutors Would Not
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Attorney General Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina, and State Attorney Andrew Bain came together to announce criminal charges against Deandre Eugene Florence, a man suspected of killing a 15-year-old student in Orange County. The victim, Alejandro Vargas Martinez, was shot while walking to school in 2018. Former State Attorneys Monique Worrell and Aramis Ayala had previously refused to file charges in this case, leading the victim's family and local law enforcement to urge Attorney General Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution to intervene.... -
Attorney General Moody Recovers Nearly $3.5 Million for Military Members and Their Families
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida has announced that the Military and Veterans Assistance Program (MVAP) has recovered nearly $3.5 million for military members, veterans, and their families. The program has been actively involved in assisting veterans and service members affected by scams and deceptive business practices since 2019.In a statement, Attorney General Moody emphasized the importance of protecting Florida's military community from falling victim to scams. She said, "Florida takes pride in being a military-friendly state, and we must ensure our service... -
Attorney General Arrests Speech-Language Pathologist for Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has announced the arrest of a speech-language pathologist in Hillsborough County, Florida, for defrauding the state's Medicaid program. Kristin Marie Stiggleman, a therapy provider, is charged with Medicaid provider fraud and grand theft for inflating hours and misappropriating over $5,000 from the program.Stiggleman, who was trusted to provide care for vulnerable children, abused that trust to line her own pockets. According to Attorney General Moody, she "inflated her hours spent treating children, billed for... -
Attorney General Moody Calls for Removal of Student Visa Holders Who Provide Support to Terror Groups
Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of 19 state attorneys general have called on the Biden administration to take immediate action in removing foreign student visa holders who are found to have endorsed or supported terrorist activity. In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, Attorney General Moody expressed concerns about the surge in antisemitic activity on college campuses and the increased threats of violence following the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas.In her statement,... -
AG Moody Secures $150K from Chargebacks911 Over Deceptive Tactics Used to Reverse Disputed Charges
Attorney General Ashley Moody has successfully secured a $150,000 settlement from Chargebacks911, a credit card chargeback mitigation company. The settlement follows an agreement reached between Attorney General Moody's Consumer Protection Division, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Chargebacks911 regarding deceptive practices employed by the company to prevent consumers from reversing disputed charges and evading fraud monitoring programs.As part of the settlement, Chargebacks911 will pay $100,000 in civil penalties and $50,000 in legal costs to the State of... -
Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Solar Company Scamming Consumers
Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a legal action against a Tampa-based solar company and its owners for defrauding hundreds of consumers, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The investigation into MC Solar and Roofing, as well as its owners, Armando Almirall, Raman Chopra, and Michael Crowder, revealed a series of deceptive practices used to entice consumers into expensive residential solar agreements.The defendants employed various tactics, including misrepresentations and the use of finance companies, to convince consumers to enter into...