Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares
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Recent News About Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares
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Indictments announced for violent incidents at Sussex I State Prison
Attorney General Miyares and Sussex Commonwealth’s Attorney Sykes have announced that a Sussex County Grand Jury has returned multiple felony indictments against four MS-13 gang members. The charges relate to the assault of Correctional Officer K. Phillip-Fields, the stabbing death of K-9 Rivan, and the stabbing of a prison inmate at Sussex I State Prison on April 2, 2024. -
Attorney General Miyares announces new season for expanded youth camps across Virginia
Attorney General Miyares Kicks Off Virginia Rules Camp Season -
Miyares backs bill protecting Americans from International Criminal Court prosecutions
Attorney General Miyares Supports Legislation to Protect Americans from Unlawful Prosecutions by the International Criminal Court -
Attorney General Miyares announces winners of annual Legal Food Frenzy
Attorney General Miyares announces 18th Annual Legal Food Frenzy winners -
Attorney General's initiative helps solve Shenandoah National Park cold case murders
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares today commended the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) team of the Office of the Attorney General for aiding federal law enforcement in solving the 1996 Shenandoah National Park cold case murders. DNA evidence has linked Walter “Leo” Jackson Sr., a convicted serial rapist, to the 1996 murders of Julianne "Julie" Williams and Laura "Lollie" Winans in Shenandoah National Park. Jackson, who died in an Ohio prison in 2018, was identified by intelligence analysts funded by the SAKI program. -
Washington Commanders reach $1.3 million settlement over unreturned ticket deposits
Attorney General Miyares Announces $1.3 Million Settlement with Washington Commanders for Unreturned Ticket Deposits -
Attorney General secures third writ of actual innocence
The Virginia Court of Appeals has issued a writ of actual innocence to Marvin Grimm, who was wrongfully convicted in 1976 for murder, abduction, and sodomy. The decision follows a successful petition by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) based on new DNA evidence. -
Elder abuse investigation center launched for Central Virginia
Attorney General Miyares Announces Elder Abuse Investigation Center for Central Virginia -
Attorney General Miyares seeks SCOTUS ruling on state regulation of pharmacy benefit managers
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a bipartisan 32-state coalition requesting that the United States Supreme Court review a decision limiting Oklahoma’s authority to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In an amicus brief, Attorney General Miyares and the coalition ask the Court to grant Oklahoma’s request to review a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, which held that federal laws preempt Oklahoma laws regulating PBMs. -
Attorney General Miyares announces $700 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson
Attorney General Jason Miyares, along with 42 other state attorneys general, has reached a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson. The settlement addresses allegations concerning the marketing of the company's baby powder and body powder products containing talc. -
Honduran national sentenced to ten years for drug trafficking and firearms charges
A Honduran national was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. According to court documents, early on the morning of June 20, 2023, officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a report of an unconscious person in a car and found Delvin Antonio Cruz-Melgar, 25, asleep behind the wheel of a red Dodge that had been involved in a hit-and-run accident about 90 minutes earlier. -
Virginia ends compliance with California EV mandate effective end of year
RICHMOND, Va. - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia will terminate its adherence to the California electric vehicle (EV) mandate by the end of 2024, coinciding with the expiration of California’s current regulations. This decision follows an official opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares, prompted by a request from both Governor Youngkin and Senate Republican Leader Ryan McDougle. -
Attorney General announces conviction in murder of Big Stone Gap police officer
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that Michael Donivan White, 36, originally from Cross, South Carolina, pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler. The plea was entered in Wise County Circuit Court with assistance from the Office of the Attorney General. -
Attorney General Miyares announces settlement easing NCAA transfer rules for student-athletes
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced a significant settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that permanently eases restrictions on Division I college athletes who have transferred schools multiple times. The NCAA’s transfer eligibility rule required athletes transferring between Division I schools to wait one year before competing in games unless they were granted a waiver. Although the NCAA exempted first-time transfers from this rule in 2021, the organization continued to enforce the rule for subsequent transfers without providing legitimate... -
Attorney General Miyares supports Catholic group's Memorial Day Mass at national cemetery
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares issued a statement in response to the Knights of Columbus Petersburg Council 694 being granted a permit for their Memorial Day Mass service. -
Attorney General supports Catholic group in religious discrimination case
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has filed an amicus brief in support of the Petersburg Knights of Columbus, who are seeking to continue their tradition of hosting a Memorial Day Mass at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. The National Park Service recently denied their permit, citing a new policy memorandum that prohibits religious services on any Park Service cemetery grounds. -
Virginia joins DOJ and 30 states in antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined the Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of 30 states in filing a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, for alleged antitrust violations. The lawsuit claims that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have monopolized significant portions of the live entertainment industry through control over ticketing and venues. -
Richmond man sentenced to two years for possessing machinegun
A Richmond man was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison for possession of a machinegun. According to court documents, on September 9, 2022, a Hanover County deputy sheriff performed a traffic stop on a car in which Jarec Dominique Brown, 23, was a passenger. At the time, Brown possessed a backpack at his feet. The deputy lawfully searched the backpack and recovered a 9mm firearm equipped with a machinegun conversion device (MCD), rendering the firearm capable of fully automatic fire. Brown was also in possession of three ammunition magazines and 66 rounds of ammunition.... -
Attorney General highlights importance of hearing health during National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
In recognition of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares has emphasized the significance of regular hearing tests and provided advice for individuals contemplating the acquisition of a hearing aid. The importance of these actions stems from research indicating that untreated hearing loss can negatively affect various aspects of an individual's health and well-being. -
Richmond man pleads guilty to armed robbery at convenience store
RICHMOND, Va. – A Richmond man pleaded guilty today after discharging a firearm during an armed robbery at a convenience store. According to court documents, on July 3, 2023, Darryl Nathaniel Cole, 59, entered a 7-Eleven on Mechanicsville Turnpike and attempted to purchase tobacco products. When another customer entered the store, Cole briefly left and returned minutes later.