New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Attorney General's office releases report on Edward Holmes' death
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Edward Holmes, who died on February 24, 2024, after an encounter with members of the Buffalo Police Department (BPD) in Buffalo. Following a thorough investigation, which included a review of body-worn camera footage, interviews with involved officers, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the officers’ actions against Mr. Holmes were justified under... -
Attorney General James' office releases report on Billy Lee's death
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released its report on the death of Billy Lee, who died on May 13, 2022, after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of NYPD pole camera footage, security camera footage from inside a nearby deli and outside neighboring buildings, interviews with involved officers and a civilian witness, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove... -
Digital marketing firm settles N.Y. AG's allegations for $1.5M
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured $1.5 million from 4K Apps, Inc., a digital marketing company, for allegedly operating deceptive websites that misled New Yorkers seeking mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and senior living facilities. -
Attorney General warns against price gouging amid severe weather in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging of essential items as severe weather impacts communities across the state. A state of emergency has been declared for New York due to heavy rain and winds, with potential flooding, outages, and tornadoes caused by remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. -
Attorney General James Provides Opportunity to Comment on Rulemaking Efforts to Protect Children Online
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued two advanced notices of proposed rulemaking for the recently signed children’s online safety laws to protect minors on social media platforms and websites. -
Report concludes no charges in Michael Dotel's death after NYPD encounter
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released a report on the death of Michael Dotel, who died on December 23, 2023, following an encounter with New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in the Bronx. The investigation included interviews with officers and civilian witnesses, review of body-worn camera footage, and comprehensive legal analysis. OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officer’s actions were justified under New York law. -
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Benjamin Rivers
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Benjamin Rivers, who died on August 3, 2023 after an encounter with members of the Niagara Falls Police Department (NFPD) in Niagara Falls. -
Court rules Google maintains illegal monopoly over online search engines
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement following the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia's ruling that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly over online search engines. Attorney General James co-led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in suing Google, alongside a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, addressing Google's monopolistic activities. -
New York AG issues report on generative AI's benefits and risks
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a report detailing the potential benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI. This follows a symposium organized by Attorney General James in April, titled "The Next Decade of Generative AI: Fostering Opportunities While Regulating Risks." The event brought together officials from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and experts from academia, policy-making, advocacy groups, and industry to develop strategies to mitigate risks while fostering innovation. -
Attorney General's office releases report on Benjamin Rivers' death
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released its report on the death of Benjamin Rivers, who died on August 3, 2023, following an encounter with members of the Niagara Falls Police Department (NFPD) in Niagara Falls. The investigation included a review of body-worn camera footage, interviews with involved officers and civilian witnesses, and comprehensive legal analysis. OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the officers’ actions against Mr. Rivers were justified under... -
Attorney General James seeks public input on new children's online safety laws
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued two advanced notices of proposed rulemaking for recently signed children’s online safety laws. These notices aim to protect minors on social media platforms and websites by allowing parents, children, advocates, stakeholders, social media companies, and tech industry professionals to submit comments and suggestions. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is tasked with creating rules to safeguard New York children online under the new laws sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic. -
Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Gun and Drug Trafficking Ring Operating in New York City
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the takedown of a multistate gun and drug trafficking network that sold assault weapons, ghost guns and other firearms, and cocaine in New York City. -
Equal Rights Amendment set for November ballot after court ruling
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement following the Court of Appeals' decision to decline hearing an appeal from opponents of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). This decision ensures that the ERA will appear on the November 2024 ballot. -
Settlement reached over unfair labor practices at auto services company
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of six attorneys general, announced a settlement to address unfair labor practices at Valvoline LLC, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising Inc., and VGP Holdings LLC. The companies had required hourly employees, including nearly 150 current and former employees in New York, to sign non-competition agreements that restricted them from working in the oil change business within 100 miles of their Valvoline location for one year after leaving the company. Additionally, employees were required to sign... -
Attorney General James Secures $100,000 from Cameo over Misleading Videos
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with the owner of Cameo, Baron App Inc., for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements. -
Attorney General James launches website privacy guides for New York consumers
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the launch of two privacy guides on the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) website: a Business Guide to Website Privacy Controls and a Consumer Guide to Tracking on the Web. The Business Guide aims to help businesses protect visitors by identifying common mistakes in deploying tracking technologies, processes for preventing issues, and ensuring compliance with New York law. The Consumer Guide offers tips for New Yorkers to protect their privacy while browsing the web. These guides were issued following a review that found... -
Wayne LaPierre receives 10-year ban from NRA amid ongoing legal battles
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a 10-year ban on former Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre from the National Rifle Association (NRA). The court also directed the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the NRA to propose reforms following years of mismanagement. New York State Supreme Court Judge Joel Cohen outlined potential reforms, including retaining a compliance consultant, changing the internal Audit Committee, reducing the size of the Board, and easing access for candidates to stand for Board positions. -
Attorney General James secures $86M settlement with Indivior over role in opioid crisis
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in exacerbating opioid addictions across New York and the nation. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products intended to treat opioid use disorder, but these products have been misused, further fueling addiction. -
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into death of Nyah Mway
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Nyah Mway, who died on June 28, 2024, following an encounter with members of the Utica Police Department (UPD) in Utica. -
Gun trafficking ring dismantled: AG James announces arrests
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the dismantling of a multistate gun and drug trafficking network that sold assault weapons, ghost guns, and cocaine in New York City. The operation recovered 74 firearms, including nine assault-style rifles, eight assault-style pistols, four ghost guns, over 2,100 rounds of ammunition, and 500 grams of cocaine valued at $15,700. Thirteen individuals were arrested and charged with 358 crimes related to the trafficking activities from New Jersey and Florida into New York City.