Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
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Florida AG demands FBI, DOJ clarify stance on Trump case
Attorney General Ashley Moody has called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to clarify their stance regarding Florida's investigation into a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. -
Attorneys general file amicus brief supporting victims of Hamas terrorism
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with 21 other state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The brief urges the court to deny requests to dismiss a lawsuit brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) by survivors and family members of those affected by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, terrorist attack. -
Tallahassee woman arrested for defrauding Medicaid program
Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the arrest of Mary Elizabeth Graham for defrauding the Florida Medicaid program. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Graham following an investigation by Attorney General Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). -
Attorney General recognizes deputy who relocated from California
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy who moved from California to answer the call to Be A Florida Hero. Deputy Colton Harris tells his story in the seventh installment of Attorney General Moody’s Thin Line Tribute: Sunshine Salute Series. Deputy Harris, originally from Oakland, California, highlighted the stark difference in serving in Florida versus California. In an interview, the deputy spoke about the lack of support for law enforcement in California and watching a criminal be released from jail hours after being... -
Attorney General Moody urges Floridians to prepare for storms during National Preparedness Month
In recognition of National Preparedness Month and with storms brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging all Floridians to take proactive steps to be ready for potential storm strikes. September is also the peak of hurricane season, and it is important that Floridians review emergency plans, gather essential supplies, and stay informed about possible threats. -
Attorney Generals call for Surgeon General warnings on algorithm-driven social media
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody, alongside 41 other attorneys general, is urging congressional leaders to enact legislation mandating a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. This call for action comes amid increasing concerns about the impact of social media on young people's mental health. -
Caregiving company owner arrested for over $20K in Medicaid fraud
Attorney General Moody announces arrest of caregiving company owner for Medicaid fraud -
Florida Attorney General sues Biden-Harris Administration over FOIA non-compliance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for not producing documents in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The request, submitted by the Florida Attorney General’s Office in March, seeks information on policies that allegedly allow the release of dangerous criminals into U.S. communities following their release from federal prisons. -
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd named keynote speaker for 2024 Human Trafficking Summit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody announced today that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit. Sheriff Judd has served as Polk County’s sheriff for nearly 20 years, leading several successful sting operations to dismantle human trafficking rings and rescue victims. In one year alone, Sheriff Judd’s operations resulted in the rescue of 58 human trafficking victims. -
AG Moody reminds colleges about protections for Jewish students
As colleges and universities begin a new academic year, Attorney General Ashley Moody today reminded higher education officials in Florida of their duty to protect Jewish students from harassment, intimidation, and other incidents of antisemitism. This reminder follows radical antisemitic protests across the nation and destructive protests at colleges and universities in the previous academic year. -
AG Moody urges vigilance against voter fraud at annual conference
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody addressed the Florida Tax Collectors Association Annual Conference in Orlando, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting voter fraud. Tax collector offices, where Floridians frequently interact with government services, play a significant role beyond tax collection. These offices provide vehicle tags, hunting licenses, driver’s licenses, and facilitate voter registration. -
Florida Attorney General warns public about dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about the dangers of drug use on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. According to a report, law enforcement seized more than 115 million counterfeit prescription pills containing illicit fentanyl in 2023. Fentanyl is also being found mixed in other illicit drugs, like meth and cocaine. To keep Floridians informed about the threats of this deadly substance, Attorney General Moody updated the Fast Facts on Fentanyl toolkit with additional resources to report online drug dealers. -
Supplier arrested in Boynton Beach drug-trafficking operation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has announced the arrest of a supplier involved in a significant drug-trafficking ring operating out of Boynton Beach. William Moyo faces felony charges for trafficking cocaine and conspiracy to traffic cocaine. The investigation revealed that Moyo supplied cocaine and fentanyl to the Big Boi drug-trafficking ring, which has already led to the arrest of 17 defendants. -
Attorney General urges vigilance against fraud ahead of National Senior Citizens Day
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Ahead of National Senior Citizens Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging older Floridians to remain vigilant against fraud. Florida, home to over 5.5 million seniors, has seen heightened efforts to protect this demographic from fraudulent schemes. Since taking office in 2019, Attorney General Moody has launched the Senior Protection Team, an intra-agency group aimed at combating fraud targeting seniors. Last year alone, the team secured more than $1 million in financial relief for Florida seniors. -
Romanian crime ring members receive 40-year sentences for stealing $800K from schools and churches
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured 40-year prison sentences for three members of a Romanian crime ring that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from schools and churches. A Fort Myers jury found Panait Dumitru, Catalin Trandafir, and Simona Trandafir guilty of racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, grand theft, money laundering, aggravated white-collar crime, and unlawful possession of personal identification information. According to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation, the crime ring stole... -
Attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear voter registration case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed an amicus brief alongside 23 other state attorneys general, urging the Supreme Court of the United States to hear Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota. The coalition seeks confirmation that states can establish rules governing their own elections, including requiring voters to show proof of citizenship. -
Attorneys general demand answers from online retailer over alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with 20 other attorneys general, is demanding answers from online retailer Temu following concerning recent reports. Attorney General Moody and the coalition are seeking information regarding the company’s alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), data collection and sharing practices, and possible violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). -
AG Moody demands answers from Biden-Harris administration over release of individuals on terror list
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has sent a demand for information to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas following a report by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. The report suggests that the Biden-Harris administration released nearly 100 individuals on the terrorist watchlist into the interior of the United States. -
AG Moody warns students about counterfeit pills containing fentanyl as schools reopen
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning parents about an alarming increase in teen drug overdoses. A study from the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that approximately 22 teens die each week nationwide due to drug overdoses—about the same number of students in a high-school class. According to the report, drug overdoses and poisonings are now the third-leading cause of pediatric deaths in the country. Earlier this month, Attorney General Moody hosted a Thin Line Tribute thanking school resource deputies for their front-line efforts and issued a... -
Coalition files amicus brief against Biden-Harris administration's border policies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a 15-state coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief supports intervenor states aiming to prevent the Biden-Harris administration from using sue-and-settle tactics to avoid accountability for the border crisis. The administration appears to have abandoned its defense of the “Circumvention of Lawful Pathways” rule, which allows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to turn away some asylum seekers, and is instead pursuing a settlement agreement with...