New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Christian Emile's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Christian Emile, who died on May 12, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn. -
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Christin Emile's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Christin Emile. Emile died on May 12, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn. -
Attorney General's office releases report on Kyle Lockett's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released a report today on the death of Kyle Lockett, who died on November 3, 2022, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx. The investigation included a review of security 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. Lockett were justified under New York law. -
Attorney General James secures $100K from Cameo over misleading product endorsement videos
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with Baron App Inc., the owner of Cameo, for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements. Under the settlement agreement, Cameo must pay $100,000 in penalties, including $25,000 to New York state, and implement programs to ensure all paid advertisements are properly labeled. -
Attorney General James Warns Against Price Gouging Amid Statewide Severe Weather, Tornado Impacts, and Power Outages
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging of essential items as severe weather impacts communities throughout New York. -
Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Ghost Gun Trafficking Operation in Queens
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a 625-count indictment charging five individuals for their involvement in a gun trafficking operation that sold dozens of ghost guns, assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Queens, New York. -
Attorney General James addresses recent Clinton Hill shootings
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement in response to two shootings that occurred last night in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood. -
New York Attorney General announces new protections against deed theft
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a new law establishing deed theft as a crime and expanding the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) ability to prosecute such cases goes into effect today. The legislation, co-authored by Attorney General James and sponsored by State Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblymember Landon C. Dais, defines deed theft as a crime, amends the statute of limitations to provide more time for homeowners and prosecutors to seek justice, and grants OAG original criminal jurisdiction to prosecute these crimes. -
Attorney General's office investigates civilian death involving state police
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of Albert Melendez, Jr., who died on July 16, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Sullivan County. -
Queens gun trafficking ring dismantled; Five indicted on multiple counts
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a 625-count indictment charging five individuals for their involvement in a gun trafficking operation that sold ghost guns, assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Queens, New York. The investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) recovered 86 firearms – including 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons – along with over 90 high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The operation involved transporting 3D-printed ghost... -
Attorney General James warns against price gouging amid severe weather in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert today, warning businesses against price gouging of essential items as severe weather impacts communities throughout New York. The Governor has declared a state of emergency for the entire state following multiple tornadoes in Central New York, causing power outages and disruptions affecting hundreds of thousands. -
Attorney General James Announces Ban on Ex-NRA CFO Wilson “Woody” Phillips from Not-for-Profit Industry in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Wilson “Woody” Phillips banning him from serving as a fiduciary of a not-for-profit in New York for 10 years and requiring training before returning to any such position. -
Attorney General James Urges New Yorkers to Use Free Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection Services in Aftermath of Change Healthcare Cyberattack
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert to raise awareness about free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services available for millions of consumers impacted by the Change Healthcare data breach. -
Attorney General releases bodycam footage from Taiquell Woodson's death probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage obtained as part of the investigation into the death of Taiquell Woodson. Mr. Woodson died on February 17, 2024, following an encounter with members of the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) in Bay Shore, Suffolk County. -
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Geoffrey Parris' death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage obtained as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Geoffrey Parris. Parris died on February 12, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. -
Queens deed theft ring leader sentenced after conviction
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the conviction and sentencing of Marcus Wilcher, the leader of a Queens deed theft ring. The group targeted homes in Jamaica and St. Albans, Queens owned by elderly or disabled New Yorkers or their estates. Wilcher and his associates fraudulently sold three homes without the knowledge or permission of the rightful owners, pocketing over $1 million from the sales. On May 23, 2024, Wilcher pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for his role in the scheme... -
Attorney General's Office investigates civilian death involving Buffalo Police
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with members of the Buffalo Police Department (BPD) on July 10, 2024. -
Attorney General James Announces Indictment of Orange County Transportation Company for Stealing Over $2.3 Million from Medicaid
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of Daler Yuldashev and Damir Yuldashev, their company DYD Universe, Inc. (DYD), and Nigina Iskandarova for their roles in a scheme that stole over $2.3 million from Medicaid and paid illegal kickbacks to Medicaid recipients. Daler and Damir Yuldashev operated DYD. -
Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Tompkins County Transportation Company Owner for Stealing Over $1 Million from Medicaid
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest of David Moore of Tompkins County, who through his company ASAP 2, allegedly stole over $1 million from Medicaid by using fictitious billing and an illegal kickback scheme to overcharge for transportation services. -
Free identity protection offered after Change Healthcare cyberattack exposes patient data
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert to inform residents about free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services available in the wake of the Change Healthcare data breach. In February, Change Healthcare, which operates the nation’s largest electronic healthcare payment system, experienced a cyberattack that exposed the personal information of millions of patients, including many New Yorkers.