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Attorney General Neronha issues statement on the passing of Senate President Ruggiero
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on the passing of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggiero. -
Attorney General Neronha sues debt-management group for charging illegal, excessive fees and damaging consumer credit
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the filing of a lawsuit against Michael Moccia and Palisade Legal Group, PLLC, a debt-management service provider, alleging they violated Rhode Island’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). -
Attorney General Neronha issues statement on OHIC’s missed opportunity to increase access to primary care through bold decrease of prior authorization
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued a statement in response to a decision by the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) against incorporating bolder proposed amendments to its regulations governing primary care. -
Attorney General Neronha joins coalition in suing Trump Administration to stop dismantling of Department of Education and protect students
Attorney General Neronha joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). -
Attorney General Neronha issues statement regarding Vice President Vance’s comments on judicial review
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha released the following joint statement signed by 17 state attorneys general regarding Vice President Vance’s comments on judicial review made on February 9, 2025. -
Attorney General Neronha files landmark multistate lawsuit to stop Elon Musk’s unconstitutional power grab
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, along with 13 other Attorneys General, today announced the filing of a lawsuit challenging the unlawful delegation of executive power to Elon Musk. -
Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury (Reported December 16, 2024)
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. -
Attorney General Neronha files lawsuit against national real estate management corporation for charging renters illegal application fees and discriminatory behavior
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the filing of a lawsuit against A.R. Building Company, Inc. (ARBC), a national real estate management corporation with properties in Cumberland, East Providence, North Kingstown, and North Smithfield, alleging they violated Rhode Island’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). -
Pawtucket man found guilty under Kristen’s Law following death of 35-year-old mother
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of multiple felony drug possession and distribution charges, including delivering fentanyl that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Tokie Zammerelli in 2022. -
Following trial, Providence man guilty of child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 between 2013 and 2018. -
Providence man sentenced to 45 years in state prison for murdering estranged wife
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to 45 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for killing his estranged wife, Maniriho Nkinamubanzi, in 2017. -
Former pediatrician indicted for sexually assaulting nursing home resident
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been indicted on multiple counts of sexual assault against a patient who was known to him at Tockwotton Assisted Living Facility in East Providence in May 2024. -
Providence Police officer indicted for obstruction of justice
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Providence Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. announced that a Providence Police officer has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with multiple counts of obstruction of justice. -
Westerly man to serve 10 years in state prison for child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced 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. -
Final Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported August 30, 2024)
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. -
Warren man sentenced to serve 40 years in state prison for attempting to kill his mother with hammer
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Warren man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 40 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to attempting to kill his mother in 2021. -
Providence pawn shop owner charged with buying stolen Tiffany & Co. rings worth $378,000
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence pawn shop owner has been charged in Sixth Division District Court in Providence with buying 108 18 karat gold rings valued at $378,000, that he knew to be stolen, following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General. -
Providence man pleads guilty to 2021 Pawtucket murder
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has plead guilty in Providence County Superior Court to the 2021 murder of Leonardo Tavares. -
Foster man to serve 8 years in state prison for child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Foster man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve eight years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting two female victims under the age of 14 between 2012 and 2017. -
Attorney General Neronha, Governor McKee announce lawsuit against Washington Bridge contractors
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Governor Dan McKee, and the outside legal team of Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage today announced the filing of a lawsuit against 13 companies that have provided design, construction, and inspection services to the State related to the Washington Bridge.