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Attorney General Miyares Announces Sentencing in Newport News Murder Case
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that Kardara Antonio Miles has been sentenced to 48 years in prison for the 2016 murder of a Newport News man. Miles was convicted of first-degree felony murder, use of a firearm in the commission of murder, robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of robbery after a three-day jury trial in September 2023. His co-defendants, Marqui Pittman and James Miles, have already been sentenced to 48 years and 55 years respectively.The incident occurred on November 25, 2016, when Newport News police officers responded to a call...
Wisconsin Department of Justice Investigates Officer Involved Critical Incident in Monona
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer involved critical incident that took place in the City of Monona, Wis. on the evening of Monday, January 1, 2024.The incident began when Monona Police Department Sergeant Adam Nachreiner, an officer with almost 21 years of law enforcement experience, initiated a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle for reckless driving at Nichols and Monona Drive. However, the vehicle chose to flee from the scene. In an attempt to stop the vehicle, Dane County Sheriff...
Supreme Court to Review President Trump's Ballot Eligibility Case After Attorney General Paxton Files Amicus Brief With 26 Other States
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to review a case concerning the eligibility of former President Donald Trump to appear on the ballot in the upcoming presidential primary election in Colorado. This comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with 26 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief arguing against a decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove Trump from the ballot.The amicus brief highlights the alleged errors made by the Colorado Supreme Court in its ruling. It argues that the court's interpretation of a...
Attorney General Miyares Joins States in Challenging Department of Commerce’s Unlawful Race-Based ‘Best Practices’ Guidance
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has joined forces with 18 other states in criticizing the proposed "Business Diversity Principles" guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The guidance aims to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in corporate America but has faced strong opposition for allegedly endorsing racial discrimination and anti-American principles.In a public comment letter, Attorney General Miyares voiced his concern over the Biden Administration's misuse of power by pushing discriminatory policies without...
Morrisey leads brief asking U.S. Supreme Court to hear Trump ballot case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief asking the U.S.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Releases Investigative Findings and Recommendations For Amending the Election Code to Prevent Fake Presidential Electors
Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a comprehensive report summarizing the criminal investigation into New Mexico’s fake elector scheme.
Attorney General Brown Announces Charges Against Baltimore County Home Builder for Committing Consumer Protection
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that the Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against Trak Homes LLC, trading as Zander Homes (“Trak Homes”), along with Alexander Trakhtman, both of Baltimore County, for violations of the Consumer Protection Act, Custom Home Protection Act, and New Home Deposits Act.
Final Report Regarding the April 4, 2023 Shooting Death of Rodney Yancey in Manchester, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has completed its investigation into the shooting death of Rodney Yancey (age 43), in Manchester, New Hampshire on April 4, 2023.
Attorney General Miyares Encourages Northern Virginia Commuters to Testify at Greenway Toll Public Hearing
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging citizens in Northern Virginia to participate in a public hearing on January 9 to voice their opposition to proposed increases in toll rates on the Dulles Greenway. The toll road operator, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), is seeking approval from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for toll increases of more than $2.00. Currently, Virginians pay $5.80 during peak traffic hours and $5.25 during off-peak hours for a standard 2-axle vehicle, and TRIP II wants to raise that to $8.10 during peak hours and $6.40 during...
California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board Releases Report on 2022 Police Stop Data
The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (Board) today announced the release of its annual report on police stops across California.
Former Aurora officer convicted for the death of Elijah McClain receives 14-month jail sentence
An Adams County District Court judge sentenced former Aurora officer Randy Roedema to 14 months in county jail, four years probation, and 200 hours of community service for violently restraining Elijah McClain during a stop on the night of Aug. 24, 2019, which led to McClain’s death.
Attorney General Mayes Announces $13 Million Settlement with Cox Communications for Disguising Price Increases as Routine Fees
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced tday that her office had secured a settlement with Cox Communications for more than $13 million, resolving an investigation and lawsuit alleging the telecommunications company failed to adequately disclose additional fees to customers.
Attorney General Marshall:U.S. Supreme Court Was Right to Immediately Review Decision to Exclude Trump from Ballot
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall this morning filed a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to exclude President Donald Trump from the ballot for that state’s presidential primaries.
Attorney General Griffin Issues Statement on Fallen Stone County Deputy Justin Smith
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement following the death of Stone County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Smith on Tuesday.
Energy, fuel rates decrease for PSO, OGE customers in 2024
Fuel cost reductions and a shift in interim utility rates will add up to savings in the new year for Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OGE) utility customers in Oklahoma.
Troutman Pepper Names Tate Tischner Office Managing Partner in Rochester
Tate L. Tischner, a partner and registered patent attorney in Troutman Pepper’s Intellectual Property practice, has been appointed to office managing partner in Rochester, effective January 1, 2024.
Kirkland Counsels Gallatin Point on Partnership with American Family Insurance Group and $1.25 Billion Capital Raise
Kirkland & Ellis advised private investment firm Gallatin Point Capital on a partnership with American Family Insurance Group, which will create a new national insurance platform, including more than $1.25 billion of new capital commitments.
No study, no problem: Court allows experts to link any cancer to diesel exhaust
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - There’s no need for expert witnesses to point to a specific study showing a substance causes a disease as long as they have a reasonable basis for believing the two are connected, a California appeals court ruled, reversing a trial judge’s disqualification of experts who linked diesel exhaust to blood cancer.
Google fights lawsuit blaming it for alleged scam that turned up on search results
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Google says it can't be blamed in court by a woman who found an alleged scam artist on the site.
Judge finds experts in toxic tort case against Lockheed Martin unreliable
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Dozens of Orlando-area plaintiffs hoping to show Lockheed Martin's weapons plant there caused their illnesses have lost two of their key witnesses.