Vermont Office of the Attorney General
Recent News About Vermont Office of the Attorney General
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Attorney General Clark Refers Newfane Use-of-Force Case to Court Diversion
The Attorney General’s Office announced an update in the State’s case against Vermont State Police Sergeant Ryan Wood, 37, and Trooper Zachary Trocki, 30. In May of 2023, Sergeant Wood and Officer Trocki were each charged with one misdemeanor count of Reckless Endangerment in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division. -
Attorney General Clark Marks Consumer Protection Week with Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2023
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Charity Clark announced the top 10 consumer complaints received by her office’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2023. -
State Celebrates Win in Fossil Fuel ‘Greenwashing’ Case
The federal district court in Burlington has granted the Attorney General’s motion to return the State’s consumer protection case against Exxon and other fossil fuel producers to state court. Using the Vermont Consumer Protection Act, the Attorney General’s Office sued Exxon and others for misrepresentations and greenwashing related to fossil fuel products. -
Attorney General Clark Recognizes “Data Privacy Day,” Joins Legislative Leaders in Promoting Data Privacy Bill
Attorney General Charity Clark announced the January 28, 2024 celebration of Data Privacy Day, an international effort to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. She praised legislative leaders for taking up H.121, a comprehensive data privacy bill, initially spearheaded by her office. -
Over 300 ‘Motel Program’ Occupants to Receive Return of Deposit Money
Attorney General Charity Clark has resolved an investigation into security deposit withholdings at five motels housing Vermonters through the State’s Transitional Housing Program (also referred to as the “motel program”). -
Attorney General Clark Announces Environmental Highlights of 2023
Attorney General Charity Clark today announced highlights from the Office’s Environmental Protection Unit during her first year in office. -
Attorney General Clark Releases Top 10 Scams of 2023
Scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) totaled 3,212 in 2023. -
Attorney General Clark Announces Settlements and Resolutions of Violations Through the Consumer Assistance Program
The Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) had a busy summer resolving various, separate matters. CAP features a letter mediation program that aims to resolve consumer complaints. Resolved matters included. -
Montpelier Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Ian Quinlan, 50, of Montpelier, Vermont, was arraigned on five felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.