News from November 2024
Attorneys General stress peaceful post-election conduct ahead of 2024 elections
As Election Day nears, Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a bipartisan group of state Attorneys General in issuing a strong message against post-election violence.
Arkansas receives over $13 million from Kroger opioid settlement
Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced that Arkansas will receive up to $13,535,086.30 from a $1.37 billion settlement involving Kroger and 29 other states.
Cholo Abdi Abdullah convicted over plot resembling September 11 attacks
A jury has found Cholo Abdi Abdullah guilty on all six counts of the indictment, which includes conspiring to provide and providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Bellaire man receives lengthy sentence for sexual assault
Today, John Hendrickson, a 59-year-old resident of Bellaire, was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 17 to 40 years for the repeated sexual assault of a minor relative.
Doctor pleads guilty in drug distribution conspiracy involving cash-for-prescriptions scheme
A New England doctor, Adnan S. Khan, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge related to the illegal distribution of controlled substances.
Virginia firm charged with illegal tech exports to Russia
Eleview International Inc., along with two senior executives, Oleg Nayandin and Vitaliy Borisenko, appeared in the Eastern District of Virginia court.
California secures $122 million from Kroger in opioid settlement
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger, addressing the company's involvement in the opioid crisis.
Turkish national arrested over alleged conspiracy violating US-Venezuela sanctions
Taskin Torlak, a 37-year-old Turkish national, was arrested in Miami on November 2 for allegedly conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions.
Paxton sues Biden-Harris administration over election monitoring in Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Attorney General approves merger between Rady Children's Hospital & Children's Healthcare of California
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has conditionally approved the merger of Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center with Children’s HealthCare of California.
California sues Norwalk over housing ban affecting vulnerable populations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez have filed a lawsuit against the City of Norwalk.
Tennessee man charged over alleged attempt on Nashville
Skyler Philippi, a 24-year-old from Columbia, Tennessee, has been arrested by federal agents on charges of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council schedules meeting on November 5
The Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council is set to convene for its next meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Kroger settles for $1.37 billion over opioid crisis with 30 states
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan group of 30 state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.
Bismarck seeks temporary part-time assistant city attorney
The City of Bismarck is seeking a temporary part-time Assistant City Attorney to provide legal services.
Georgia poll worker charged with bomb threat against election staff
A Georgia poll worker has been taken into custody following allegations of sending a threatening letter to election officials.
Attorneys general emphasize support during National Veterans Month
As National Veterans and Military Families Month is observed in November, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has expressed support for state and territory attorney general offices in their commitment to military families.
Kroger agrees to $1.37 billion settlement over opioid crisis involvement
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger, involving 30 bipartisan Attorneys General.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court hosts graduation ceremony on November 13
The Sixth Circuit Treatment Court in Pierre, South Dakota, is set to hold a graduation ceremony on November 13, 2024.
Paxton supports Trump with amicus brief on alleged illegal appointment
Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, backing President Donald Trump's assertion that special prosecutor Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed by the U.S. Department of...