News from September 2024
Attorney General Henry announces new protections for Pennsylvania car buyers
Attorney General Henry announces new protections for Pennsylvania car buyers
Pharmacists convicted in $13M Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme
A federal jury convicted four pharmacy owners yesterday for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.
Illinois court upholds key provision of Reproductive Health Act
Attorney General Raoul issued a statement on September 6, 2024, regarding a Sangamon County Circuit Court decision in the case of Illinois Baptist State Association v. Illinois Department of Insurance. The court granted Raoul's motion for summary judgment, preserving a provision of the Illinois Reproductive Health Act. This provision mandates that health insurance products regulated by the Illinois Department of Insurance covering pregnancy care must also cover abortion care.
Justice Department to monitor Rhode Island primary for voting rights compliance
The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for the September 10 primary election.
Attorney general clears Lansing officer in non-fatal shooting case
LANSING – The Department of Attorney General announced today that it has concluded its review of the non-fatal January 10, 2024, officer-involved shooting of Zachary Duling, 31, of Lansing. No charges will be issued against the Lansing Police Department (LPD) Officer involved, who acted in self-defense. The Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office had requested the Department of Attorney General to review shootings by officers in Ingham County for potential misconduct or criminal wrongdoing.
Pakistani national charged for plotting terrorist attack targeting Jews supporting ISIS
A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was arrested on Sept. 4 in Canada in connection with a complaint filed in the Southern District of New York. Khan was charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO), the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).
Sanofi agrees to end discriminatory hiring practices after AFL's civil rights complaint
Yesterday, America First Legal (AFL) announced that Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., a global pharmaceutical company, has agreed to discontinue racially discriminatory programs identified in a federal civil rights complaint filed by AFL with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Pakistani national charged over alleged plot supporting ISIS targeting NYC Jews
A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was arrested on September 4 in Canada following a complaint filed in the Southern District of New York. Khan was charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Attorney General demands federal action on San Carlos Irrigation Project power issues
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes has called for immediate federal intervention to address ongoing electric service reliability problems at the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP). In a letter sent to Department of the Interior (DOI) Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Darryl LaCounte, and BIA Regional Director Jessie Durham, Mayes highlighted recent service outages, including a significant disruption on August 13, 2024, which has affected SCIP's 13,000 customers.
Texas AG sues Travis County over hiring partisan group for voter identification
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the Travis County Commissioners Court to halt what he describes as the unlawful use of taxpayer funds. The county, which includes the City of Austin, contracted a partisan third-party organization to identify potentially unregistered voters without statutory authority.
Ohio Supreme Court rules against Lucas County zoning referendum over incorrect map
The Court ruled that Lucas County residents will not vote on a zoning referendum because an inaccurate map of the area to be rezoned was submitted. Residents in a Lucas County township will not vote on a zoning referendum concerning a vehicle towing lot because an inaccurate map of the area to be rezoned was submitted, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
America First Legal files amicus brief defending traditional interpretation of Title IX
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL), along with co-counsel Christopher Mills, filed an amicus brief in the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in The State of Tennessee, et al., v. Miguel Cardona, et al.
Ohio Supreme Court overturns lower court decision on ex-prosecutor's testimony
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that the testimony of a former federal prosecutor cannot be excluded from a trial due to the absence of permission from his former employer. The decision, delivered in a 6-1 ruling, found that the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court improperly excluded the testimony against Sontez Sheckles, who was charged with attempted murder and other crimes related to a 2019 shooting at a Cincinnati bar.
Justice Department addresses unlawful machinegun conversion devices with industry and academia
The Justice Department hosted a convening with the additive manufacturing industry, members of academia, and law enforcement partners to address the production of unlawful machinegun conversion devices. These devices convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machineguns.
Medical device company settles false claims act allegations for $700K
Medical device manufacturer THD America Inc., based in Natick, Massachusetts, and its corporate parent, THD SpA of Italy (collectively referred to as THD), have agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act. The allegations concern the use of incorrect codes by physicians to secure inflated reimbursements from Medicare and State Medicaid programs for the Slide One Kit (the Kit), a hemorrhoid removal system.
Jennifer Nichols sworn in as new circuit court judge
Judge Jennifer Nichols was sworn in as the newest circuit court judge for the 18th Judicial District on August 22 at the Sumner County Courthouse. Her 4-year-old granddaughter, Ann Campbell Boulki, held the Bible during the oath of office.
Grand Haven man sentenced for mass cyber theft involving mPerks
LANSING – Yesterday, Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven, was sentenced to 5-20 years’ incarceration for the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to mPerks accounts, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Mui, who pled guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in July, also forfeited his computer tower and approximately $611,000 in frozen cryptocurrency and cash.
Attorney General Todd Rokita alerts public on harmful household product recalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is raising awareness among Indiana residents about consumer protection concerns regarding products recalled in August. The office urges consumers to take necessary actions if they have purchased any of the recalled items that could pose a risk to their families.
North Dakota Court System seeks administrative assistant in Minot
The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for an Administrative Assistant in Minot, ND. The position offers an annual salary of $51,900 and is classified as full-time and regular. Applications are being accepted until September 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Lexington County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Casey Price, 26, of West Columbia, S.C., on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.