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Rachel Chen Indicted in Multiple Counties for Role in Tech Support Scams Targeting Elderly New Hampshire Residents
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Rachel Chen, age 25, of North Andover, MA, has been indicted in three New Hampshire counties for her role in perpetrating tech support scams targeting elderly New Hampshire residents. -
Former Home Contractor Alexi Ramos Indicted on Multiple Counts of Felony Theft
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Hillsborough County – Southern District Grand Jury has returned two indictments charging Alexi Ramos, age 33, with two class A felony counts of Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer. -
New Hampshire Files Lawsuit Against TikTok, Inc. Alleging Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices for Harming the Mental Health and Well-being of Children
Attorney General John M. Formella announces a lawsuit against TikTok, Inc. in Merrimack County Superior Court for violating the State’s consumer protection statute and other laws. -
Thomas Humphrey Sentenced for Second-Degree Murder of Linda Tufts
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark Hall, and Goffstown Police Chief Eric Sereno announce that Thomas Humphrey was sentenced today for his Second-Degree Murder of Linda Tufts. -
Beth Israel Lahey Health and Exeter Health Resources Transaction: Monitor Releases Year 1 Report related to Compliance with the Final Judgment
Attorney General John Formella announces the release of the first annual monitor report regarding Beth Israel Lahey Health (“BILH”) and Exeter Health Resources’ (“EHR”) (collectively “the Parties”) compliance with the terms of the Final Judgment. -
Statement on Senate Bill 591
Attorney General John M. Formella issued the following statement regarding the State Senate’s vote to concur with the House’s amendment to Senate Bill 591. -
Superior Court Enters Preliminary Injunction Prohibiting Southers Construction From Taking Consumer Deposits
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Rockingham Superior Court has entered a preliminary injunction prohibiting Southers Construction and its owner, Ricky Southers, from collecting any consumer prepayment or deposit while doing business in New Hampshire. -
Joseph Giuttari Indicted for Theft, Securities Fraud, and Issuing Bad Checks
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Carroll County Grand Jury has returned seven indictments charging Joseph Giuttari, age 62, with three class A felony counts of Theft By Deception, three class B felony counts of Securities Fraud, and one class A felony count of Issuing Bad Checks. -
Attorney General Formella Joins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
Attorney General John M. Formella joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. -
Enforcement Actions Filed Against Christopher Rounds for Violations of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the initiation of an enforcement action by the Civil Rights Unit against Christopher Rounds, age 46, of Manchester, New Hampshire, alleging five violations of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act. -
Claremont Couple Pleads Guilty to $40K Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Joseph Bye, age 31, and Sara Lapointe, age 29, both of Claremont, New Hampshire, have pleaded guilty to defrauding New Hampshire Medicaid out of more than $40,000. -
State of New Hampshire Files Civil Action Against Southers Construction and Ricky Southers for Numerous Violations of the Consumer Protection Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the filing of a civil complaint in Rockingham Superior Court against Southers Construction, Inc. and its owner, Ricky Southers, alleging unfair or deceptive practices in violation of the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act. -
Attorney General Formella, AG Coalition Shuts Down SEC Climate Mandate on Businesses
Attorney General John M. Formella announced a victory against a Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) mandate that would force businesses to track and report greenhouse gas emissions. -
Consumer Alert – Scammers Targeting New Hampshire Residents by Posing as Medicare to Obtain Personal Identifying Information
Attorney General John M. Formella issues a Consumer Alert for New Hampshire residents, especially New Hampshire Medicare recipients, warning of scammers posing as Medicare representatives to obtain personal identifying information. -
Former General Manager of The Foundry Restaurant Indicted for Felony Theft
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Hillsborough County - Northern District Grand Jury has returned an indictment charging James Peretti, age 48, of Merrimack, with a class A felony count of Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct. -
Consent Decree Entered in Formella v. Van Tassell
ttorney General John M. Formella announces that the Hillsborough County Superior Court has entered a consent decree resolving allegations that David Van Tassell violated the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act, RSA Chapter 354-B. -
Memorandum on New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law
Attorney General John M. Formella is pleased to announce the publication of this 2024 edition of the Attorney General’s Memorandum on New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law, RSA Chapter 91-A. -
Attorney General Formella Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general are calling on the United States Senate to quickly pass the Laken Riley Act. -
Final Report Regarding the November 20, 2023, Officer-Involved Shooting in Franklin, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has completed its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that took place on November 20, 2023, in Franklin, New Hampshire, in which Nate Landrebe (age 42) was shot and killed. -
Vernon Hayford Autopsy Results
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that an autopsy has been completed on the body of Vernon Hayford, age 75, of Manchester, New Hampshire.