Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant legal outcome involving the misuse of church funds by James Collier, founder and pastor of the former Pennsylvania branch of Peniel Christian Fellowship International.
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police, has announced charges against three alleged leaders of a retail theft ring.
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police, has announced charges against 22 individuals involved in a Philadelphia-based human trafficking organization. The alleged leader of the ring, Terrance L. Jones, reportedly operated under the guise of "Julia" to recruit commercial sex workers over several years.
Attorney General Michelle Henry has aligned with a coalition of 19 state Attorneys General to defend the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule. This rule is designed to ensure equitable access to insurance for homeowners across different classes and ethnicities.
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended the Negative Option Rule, also known as the "Click to Cancel" rule. This amendment incorporates several changes proposed by Henry's office to aid Pennsylvanians facing challenges with unwanted subscriptions.
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the sentencing of Brigitte Meckes, who acted as a midwife without a medical license during a 2022 home birth in Sullivan County. Meckes has been sentenced to serve between 8 years and 8 months to 17 years and 4 months in prison. The jury found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, and related charges following the death of an infant.
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against seven individuals associated with the "Six Figure Boys," a group involved in retail theft and firearms trafficking based in Pittsburgh. Among those charged is Osman Muya, a pawn shop owner accused of purchasing and reselling stolen items from these activities.
Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a group of 50 Attorneys General in a settlement with Marriott International, Inc., over a data breach affecting more than 100 million travelers. The breach occurred during Marriott's acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016 and involved compromised personal information, including birth dates, passport numbers, and payment card details for approximately 131.5 million guests.
Pennsylvania officials have noted a rise in reports of school-based threats, largely attributed to social media-driven false alarms. Attorney General Michelle Henry, alongside Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, and State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris, emphasized the importance of discerning credible threats from hoaxes.
Attorney General Michelle Henry has initiated legal proceedings against Jason Michael Fullmer, a chiropractor based in Mechanicsburg. The lawsuit accuses Fullmer of misleading patients regarding insurance coverage for chiropractic services, resulting in out-of-pocket expenses for many.
A Pennsylvania State Trooper, Michael J. Brown, has been sentenced to six to 23 months in prison following his conviction for vehicular homicide. The sentencing took place in Tioga County Court, with Brown expected to begin his prison term on November 1. In addition to the prison sentence, he has been ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and over $4,000 in restitution for funeral expenses.
The Office of Attorney General in Pennsylvania recently addressed the House Republican Policy Committee regarding human trafficking and the initiatives of Attorney General Michelle Henry's newly established Human Trafficking Section. Chief Deputy Attorney General Heather Castellino and Supervisory Special Agent Gabriel Fabian discussed various aspects of trafficking, including real-world scenarios, common misconceptions, and how victims are targeted.
Charges have been filed against former Greene County District Attorney David Russo and former Chief Detective Zachary Sams, as announced by Attorney General Michelle Henry. The charges come after a presentment from the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury.
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Brendan Young and Daniel Casey, the final two defendants in the Timothy Piazza hazing case, were sentenced today in Centre County Court. Both Young, 28, and Casey, 27, had previously pleaded guilty to 14 counts of hazing and one count of reckless endangerment.
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against a Philadelphia man accused of attempting to defraud the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue of over $1 million. The man, Kaahir Teagle, allegedly used stolen bank account information to make online deposits into his income tax account.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry has issued a warning to residents about a rising trend in cyber fraud known as sextortion. This crime involves criminals threatening to release explicit images or videos of their targets unless they receive payment.
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Theron Roberts, a former band director at Crestwood High School, will serve six to 23½ months in prison for sexually assaulting a student in 2019. At sentencing Friday, Roberts was also ordered to register under Megan’s Law for the rest of his life.
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a jury has convicted the main supplier of a Luzerne County-based drug trafficking organization of several felonies. After a week-long trial, Stanley Sabatel was found guilty of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine, conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, and conspiracy to commit robbery.
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of three men on Tuesday morning in Philadelphia. The men were caught stealing loads of beef from a parked tractor trailer as part of the collaborative “Operation Beef Bandit” investigation.
The Office of the Attorney General recently testified at a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate Committees on Banking and Insurance and Aging and Youth, advocating for House Bill 2064. This bill aims to enhance protections for older Pennsylvanians who are often targets of cyber fraud by enabling banks and financial institutions to block suspicious wire transfers.
