Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), claiming that the organization's restrictions on student-athletes' ability to benefit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights violate federal antitrust law. Joined by the Attorney General of Tennessee, Miyares argues that these restrictions hinder the free market and unfairly limit the opportunities available to student-athletes."Student-athletes generate massive revenues for the NCAA, its members, and corporations within the...
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a coalition of 27 states in supporting Texas's efforts to defend its border. In a letter to the Biden Administration, the coalition expresses their concern over the unchecked invasion of undocumented migrants crossing the southern border, which poses a grave threat to national security and fuels the surge in drug and human trafficking.The letter highlights the Biden Administration's actions, which the coalition argues have worsened the crisis instead of mitigating it. Border Patrol agents, acting on the administration's orders,...
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced that a Richmond man has been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon and possessing a machine gun. The successful prosecution is a result of Operation Ceasefire, an initiative aimed at removing repeat, violent offenders from the streets.The convicted felon, Dai'Quan Jarrvel Lane, was seen displaying a firearm on a live social media video feed by detectives from the Richmond Police Department. Recognizing Lane as a convicted felon, law enforcement personnel believed him to be in the...
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a significant victory in the case against Martin Shkreli, the former CEO of Vyera Pharmaceuticals. A federal appeals court has upheld a court order that found Shkreli guilty of engaging in illegal and monopolistic behavior. Shkreli is accused of maintaining a monopoly over the lifesaving drug Daraprim by increasing its price by over 4,000 percent.The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the decision of the District Court for the Southern District of New York, which found Shkreli in violation of both federal and...
Attorney General Jason Miyares of the Commonwealth of Virginia has announced that the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) team of the Office of Attorney General has successfully solved two cold cases in Hampton Roads. The cases involved the murders of David Knobling and Robin Edwards in Isle Of Wight in 1987, and the murder of Teresa Lynn Spaw Howell in Hampton in 1989. These cases remained unsolved for decades until DNA evidence linked Alan W. Wilmer Sr. to the crimes. It was confirmed that Edwards and Howell were sexually assaulted.The SAKI team played a crucial role...
Attorney General Miyares Joins Brief Asking SCOTUS to Reverse Colorado Supreme Court Ballot Disqualification of TrumpJan 19, 2024RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a decision from Colorado that kept former President Donald Trump off the ballot for that state’s Presidential Primary Elections.The coalition of 25 states argues that Congress must decide whether to disqualify a person from office ineligible under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment."In declaring that former President Donald...
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has unveiled a new television advertisement as part of the Operation Ceasefire campaign. The 30-second spot, titled "Game Over," aims to raise awareness about the consequences of gun crime in Virginia.In the ad, Attorney General Miyares emphasizes that gun violence is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. He states, "Gun violence is not a game. As your Attorney General, I'm facing it head-on. This public awareness campaign will send a strong message to at-risk youth and repeat offenders that if you commit a gun crime in...
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has withdrawn a proposed rule change that would have allowed it to list "Natural Asset Companies" (NACs) on the exchange, following opposition from a group of attorneys general. NACs are a new type of corporate structure that aims to take land off the market to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies at the expense of economic growth.Attorney General Miyares of Virginia, who led the protest against the proposal, expressed his satisfaction with the NYSE's decision. He stated, "The NYSE withdrawing their proposal is a...
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced that a Brownsville, Texas man has been sentenced to 150 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to possess and distribute nearly 40 kilograms of cocaine. This conviction and sentencing is a result of the Attorney General's Operation Ceasefire initiative, which aims to address gun and gang violence through prosecution and prevention.The man, Carlos Alfonso Gonzalez, agreed with a Mexico-based source of supply to transport a load of cocaine from Houston, Texas to Richmond, Virginia. He picked up the cocaine in...
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that a Portsmouth man has been sentenced to 50 months in prison after being found guilty of illegally possessing two firearms, narcotics, and narcotics paraphernalia in a busy residential area near downtown Portsmouth. The case was prosecuted as part of Attorney General Miyares' Operation Ceasefire initiative, which aims to combat violent gun crime through rigorous prosecution and effective community prevention."This sentencing is a victory for Virginia and a warning to those who seek to destroy our communities with harmful...
Attorney General Miyares Announces Legislative Agenda for 2024 General Assembly SessionRICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Miyares has unveiled his legislative priorities for the upcoming 2024 General Assembly session. With a focus on bolstering the legal system, protecting victims' rights, and providing greater safeguards for vulnerable communities, Attorney General Miyares aims to create a safer and brighter future for all Virginians.In a statement, Attorney General Miyares emphasized the importance of addressing bipartisan issues that impact the lives of Virginians. He...
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that Kardara Antonio Miles has been sentenced to 48 years in prison for the 2016 murder of a Newport News man. Miles was convicted of first-degree felony murder, use of a firearm in the commission of murder, robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of robbery after a three-day jury trial in September 2023. His co-defendants, Marqui Pittman and James Miles, have already been sentenced to 48 years and 55 years respectively.The incident occurred on November 25, 2016, when Newport News police officers responded to a call...
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has joined forces with 18 other states in criticizing the proposed "Business Diversity Principles" guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The guidance aims to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in corporate America but has faced strong opposition for allegedly endorsing racial discrimination and anti-American principles.In a public comment letter, Attorney General Miyares voiced his concern over the Biden Administration's misuse of power by pushing discriminatory policies without...
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging citizens in Northern Virginia to participate in a public hearing on January 9 to voice their opposition to proposed increases in toll rates on the Dulles Greenway. The toll road operator, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), is seeking approval from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for toll increases of more than $2.00. Currently, Virginians pay $5.80 during peak traffic hours and $5.25 during off-peak hours for a standard 2-axle vehicle, and TRIP II wants to raise that to $8.10 during peak hours and $6.40 during...
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has joined a coalition of 27 states in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal regarding the ballot eligibility of former President Donald Trump in the Colorado Presidential Primary Elections. The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to exclude Trump from the primary ballot is being challenged on the grounds that it violates the Fourteenth Amendment and infringes on Congress's exclusive power to determine a candidate's eligibility for office.In the amicus brief, the coalition argues that the...
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has joined a coalition of 17 states in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, in support of parents' rights and against the Montgomery County, Maryland Board of Education's Parental Preclusion Policy. This policy is included in the board's "Guidelines for Student Gender Identity."The coalition, led by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, is opposing a decision made by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The court ruled that a group of Montgomery County parents do not have standing to...
In recognition of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia is emphasizing the resources available to combat human trafficking and support survivors. The Office of the Attorney General has partnered with various organizations and agencies to provide training and broaden legislation aimed at tackling human trafficking.One of the notable partnerships is with the Commonwealth's Attorney's Services Council, the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and the Virginia State Police. Together, they have conducted first-of-its-kind training...
Attorney General Jason Miyares has secured a victory in an election integrity case involving voter misinformation. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has dismissed an appeal by Look Ahead America, Inc., a political organization that distributed false and intimidating flyers before the recent elections in Virginia.In October, Attorney General Miyares took action by sending a 'cease and desist' letter to Look Ahead America, Inc., also known as Virginia Voter Assistance, to prevent the further distribution of these misleading flyers in northern...
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that a federal jury convicted a Norfolk man on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, using a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The conviction came after Jamique Mays conspired with his former girlfriend, Jaclyn Inge, and a friend, Desmond Littlejohn, to rob Inge's employer, a federal firearms licensee.According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Mays, Inge, and Littlejohn drove to Inge's employer's business in Virginia Beach on October 9, 2017. They...
Attorney General Jason Miyares and a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million settlement with Google in their lawsuit regarding the tech giant's anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. The settlement aims to address Google's manipulation of the free market and provide relief to affected developers and consumers."Ensuring big corporations are playing fair and not manipulating the free market is one of my priorities as Attorney General. Google took advantage of developers and consumers by monopolizing this niche market, breaking...
