Attorney General Peter Neronha
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A Florida man has been convicted of multiple counts of child molestation in Providence County Superior Court. Chad Lavallee, 40, from Ruskin, Florida, was found guilty on October 15, 2024, after a five-day jury trial overseen by Superior Court Justice Kristin E. Rodgers. Lavallee faced three counts of first-degree child molestation and two counts of second-degree child molestation for offenses committed between 2015 and 2016 against a victim under the age of 14.
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Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha have issued a reminder to Rhode Islanders about their voting rights as early voting for the November 5, 2024 general election approaches. The RI Department of State and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office have collaborated to produce a resource guide titled "Know Your Rights: Rhode Island Elections," which details voters' rights and offers related resources.
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A Providence man has been found guilty of child molestation charges in Providence County Superior Court. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the verdict, which concluded a five-day jury trial presided over by Superior Court Justice Maureen B. Keough.
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A Providence man has been sentenced to 45 years in state prison for the murder of his estranged wife, Maniriho Nkinamubanzi, in 2017. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the sentencing, which took place on September 24, 2024, at Providence County Superior Court.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve a term of life plus 20 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for the 2021 murder of Leonardo Tavares.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Massachusetts man has been sentenced in Kent County Superior Court to serve 19 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for sexually assaulting a male victim under the age of 14.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Westerly man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to serve 10 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for sexually assaulting a victim under the age of 14 in 2021 and 2022.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a statement regarding the State Crime Lab and firearms examinations.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Warren man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 40 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading guilty to attempting to kill his mother in 2021.
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A Providence pawn shop owner has been charged with buying 108 stolen Tiffany & Co. rings valued at $378,000, following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General.
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A Providence man has been sentenced to nine years in state prison for child molestation, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today. Richard Hernandez Fernandez, 23, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 between 2016 and 2018.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has pleaded guilty in Providence County Superior Court to the 2021 murder of Leonardo Tavares.
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A Foster man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for child molestation, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today. James Jones, 76, was found guilty by a jury of sexually assaulting two female victims under the age of 14 between 2012 and 2017.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Governor Dan McKee, and the outside legal team of Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage announced the filing of a lawsuit against 13 companies that have provided design, construction, and inspection services related to the Washington Bridge. The lawsuit aims to hold these companies accountable for the near-miss catastrophic closure of the bridge and seeks to recover resources required for rebuilding and compensating the State.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his office has reached a settlement agreement with the owners of six car dealerships in East Greenwich, Middletown, Narragansett, and Westerly for alleged deceptive sales practices. The dealerships will pay over $1 million in refunds to customers and payments to the state.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 14 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after a jury found him guilty of shooting an 18-year-old convenience store clerk in Providence.
