News from January 2024
The Full Case Against TikTok: Utah Files Unredacted Lawsuit
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes invites Utahns with concerns about social media harms to inspect the unredacted lawsuit against TikTok, which the Attorney General’s Office has filed on behalf of the State of Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection.
Attorney General Bonta and Community Leaders Engage in Inaugural Roundtable Discussion Addressing Gun Violence
California Attorney General Rob Bonta was joined by local leaders in Sacramento for a roundtable discussion to address gun violence.
Attorney General Bonta Announces the Seizure of 30,000 Fentanyl Pills and Arrests of Three Drug Traffickers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Fentanyl Enforcement Program arrested and filed charges against three drug traffickers alleged to be responsible for bringing 30,000 fentanyl pills across the Mexico and California border.
Attorney General Moody and Florida State University Fight to End Human Trafficking
During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Florida State University (FSU) has joined Attorney General Ashley Moody's 100 Percent Club, a recognition program for businesses and organizations committed to training employees on how to spot and report human trafficking. By partnering with FSU, the Attorney General aims to spread awareness and increase the number of people trained to combat this heinous crime.Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed her excitement about FSU's involvement, stating, "We are excited to have FSU on our team to end human trafficking in...
AG Ferguson: Johnson & Johnson to pay nearly $150M over its role fueling opioid epidemic
To avoid trial in Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s lawsuit, opioid manufacturer and raw material supplier Johnson & Johnson will pay $149.5 million to Washington state over its role fueling the opioid epidemic.
Remembering International Holocaust Day
On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and the Utah Attorney General’s Office remember the horrific acts committed against the Jewish People during this period in world history.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Eastern Panhandle
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Office of the Attorney General Issues Statement Denouncing Court’s Shocking Bias in Litigation with Former Employees
Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) filed a motion to reconsider and a motion to enter judgment in litigation pertaining to an employment dispute with four former staff members.
Operation Ceasefire Secures Prison Time for Richmond Gun Crime
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that a Richmond man was sentenced to two years in prison for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon and possessing a machine gun.
National Coalition of Attorneys General Supports AG Paxton’s Efforts to End Biden’s Border Invasion
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has received a letter of support from more than two dozen states, praising Texas's commitment to securing the border and exercising its right of self-defense. The letter, signed by 25 attorneys general, as well as the Arizona Senate President and Arizona House Speaker, recognizes the work done by Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Paxton to address the ongoing crisis of illegal immigration, which has been exacerbated by the Biden Administration.In response to the letter, Attorney General Paxton expressed his gratitude to his...
VIDEO CONSUMER ALERT: AG Moody Issues Tips for Floridians to Avoid Fraud During National Identity Theft Awareness Week
Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a Consumer Alert during National Identity Theft Awareness Week, providing Floridians with tips to avoid falling victim to fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported over 1.1 million cases of identity theft nationwide in 2022, with consumers losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.Moody emphasized the importance of safeguarding personal information, stating, "Identity theft affects millions of Americans every year and can cause extreme hardship for victims. During National Identity...
Attorney General Miyares Joins 27-State Coalition Supporting Texas Border Defense Barriers
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a coalition of 27 states in supporting Texas's efforts to defend its border. In a letter to the Biden Administration, the coalition expresses their concern over the unchecked invasion of undocumented migrants crossing the southern border, which poses a grave threat to national security and fuels the surge in drug and human trafficking.The letter highlights the Biden Administration's actions, which the coalition argues have worsened the crisis instead of mitigating it. Border Patrol agents, acting on the administration's orders,...
Attorney General Moody Supports Texas Border Defense Barriers
Attorney General Ashley Moody is supporting Texas and calling on the federal government to enforce public safety immigration law or allow states to defend their own borders. This comes as over six million illegal aliens have crossed the southern border since President Biden took office."The Biden Administration has actively made the crisis worse," says Attorney General Moody. Border Patrol agents, acting on the administration's orders, have cut Texas's border defense wires more than 20 times in just one month. In one case, a forklift was even used to raise the wire and...
Office of School Safety to Provide Eleven Regional Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Trainings Around Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) has announced that it will be conducting eleven Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) trainings across the state of Wisconsin. These trainings aim to educate school administrators, mental health professionals, security personnel, community partners, and law enforcement on the importance of threat assessment in preventing violence in schools.Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the need for proactive measures to ensure school safety, stating, "We must be proactive in working to keep our...
Meta argues New Mexico has no mental-health case against Facebook, Instagram
SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - Facebook owner Meta has moved to dismiss New Mexico’s lawsuit claiming the social-media giant has caused a public nuisance and even increased suicides by using algorithms and other tricks to hook children on its services and serve them pornographic content.
N.Y. AG sues Sirius XM over hurdles to cancelling memberships
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The State of New York claims Sirius XM has made it virtually impossible for customers to cancel memberships, claiming it puts them through an "endurance contest."
Lawsuit blames San Diego cops for murder of woman by stalker
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - The estate of a San Diego woman killed by her stalker wants the city to pay up for failing to prevent it.
Drummond remarks on U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear Glossip case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear the case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip.
Pickens County Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Logan Tyler Smith, 20, of Central, S.C., and Sergio Eduardo Salinas Maradiaga, 20, of Easley, S.C., on 13 total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Attorney General James Announces Indictment and Arraignment of NYPD Sergeant on Manslaughter Charge
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictment and arraignment of New York City Police Department (NYPD) Sergeant Erik Duran, 36, of Putnam County, on charges of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the First and Second Degrees, and Criminally Negligent Homicide.