News from November 2024
Lowell Williams sentenced to 55 years for child sex offenses in Texas
A jury in the 117th District Court of Nueces County, Texas, has sentenced Lowell Williams to a total of 55 years in prison for multiple offenses related to child sexual abuse.
Texas doctor sentenced for role in multi-million dollar healthcare fraud
Daniel Ramiro Canchola, a 54-year-old resident of Flower Mound, Texas, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison.
Court upholds remand of PFAS lawsuit against airport authority
Last Friday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan to remand a lawsuit concerning PFAS contamination back to state court.
Assistant attorney general position open in North Dakota
The North Dakota Office of Attorney General has announced a vacancy for the position of Assistant Attorney General.
Texas officials aid major crackdown on illegal opioid distribution
Attorney General Ken Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has played a crucial role in a significant federal investigation.
Arizona enacts Proposition 139 affirming abortion rights
Attorney General Kris Mayes expressed her support for the signing of Proposition 139, known as Arizona's Right to Abortion Initiative.
NY AG secures $11M from insurers over data breaches affecting thousands
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris have reached a settlement with two auto insurance companies over data breaches that compromised the personal information...
Indictments announced for fatal shooting at Rolling Ridge Apartments
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced the indictment of Zyquavious Thomas and Keanthony Sorrells for the fatal shooting of Cameron Manago at Rolling Ridge Apartments in Athens on May 27, 2024.
Illinois man charged with dissemination of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Belleville man, Austin A. Wheat, with the dissemination of child sexual abuse material.
Drummond calls on Congress to enact Kids Online Safety Act
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has urged Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the year ends, aiming to protect children from online dangers.
Charleston County man charged with producing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Delbert Tony Smalls, Jr., a 41-year-old resident of Adams Run, South Carolina.
Third Judicial District Recovery Court receives nearly $2 million federal grant
The Third Judicial District Recovery Court has been awarded a federal grant from the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) amounting to just under $2 million.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to threatening Jewish community
A Massachusetts man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for making threats to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb synagogues.
Mount Pleasant man arrested for alleged child sexual exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Mason Clayton, a 23-year-old resident of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Texas Supreme Court blocks depositions in lawsuit involving AG Ken Paxton
Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, blocking depositions by former Office of the Attorney General employees.
States push SCOTUS on age verification for online porn
Attorney General Todd Rokita has joined a coalition of 24 states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting age-verification measures for online pornography to protect minors.
Missouri AG defends child mutilation ban ahead of Supreme Court hearing
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has successfully defended a state law banning child mutilation, marking a significant legal victory just days before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a related case.
Minnesota officials alert seniors about changes in Medicare Advantage plans
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with Maureen Schneider, Chair of the Minnesota Board on Aging, and Kelli Jo Greiner, Medicare Product Manager for Senior LinkAge Line, has issued a warning to more than 60,000 Minnesotans who may be...
Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over crypto market regulations
Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with a coalition of 18 states, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and members of the Biden-Harris Administration.
Attorney General secures convictions against New Bedford man for larceny and intimidation
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has announced the conviction of a New Bedford man on multiple charges related to larceny and witness intimidation.