News from 2024
Two charged for involvement in monkey torture video distribution
Two individuals were charged this week for their involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
First prosecution by AG Ferguson's crime unit leads offender Shawn Nanez behind bars
Shawn Nanez pleads guilty to multiple felonies for stealing more than $145,000 in merchandise in King, Pierce, and Kitsap counties
Attorney General Rokita alerts consumers about May product recalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Indiana residents about important consumer protection concerns related to products recalled in May. The office urges consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who have purchased items that could be harmful to their families.
Suburban man sentenced for money laundering millions
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced today that a suburban Cook County man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison for laundering millions of dollars.
Georgia attorney sentenced for $15M COVID-19 relief fraud
A Georgia attorney and former City of Atlanta police officer was sentenced today to seven years and three months in prison for conspiring to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of approximately $15 million.
Suburban man charged for alleged forgery on FOID card application
Attorney General Raoul charges suburban man over allegedly lying on FOID card application
Former energy company president sentenced for $5.5M kickback scheme
The former president of a Texas energy company was sentenced today to six years and six months in prison for his role in an illegal kickback scheme and a commodities insider trading scheme involving natural gas futures contracts.
Assistant AG Kristen Clarke speaks at Rhode Island hate crimes summit
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks at the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office’s Hate Crimes Summit on June 7, 2024. Clarke began by expressing gratitude to Attorney General Peter Neronha for his office's commitment to civil rights and public safety in Rhode Island.
Idaho AG appeals FAA decision on Lava Ridge wind turbine project
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced an administrative appeal with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the Lava Ridge project, a proposed wind turbine development on Bureau of Land Management property in Idaho’s Magic Valley. The appeal requests the FAA to reconsider its determination that the project poses "no hazard" to aviation in the area.
Attorney General Tong addresses insurance rate hike requests affecting Connecticut residents
Attorney General William Tong released a statement regarding insurance rate hike requests announced by the Connecticut Insurance Department from seven health insurers for plans available on the individual and small group market, both on and off the state-sponsored exchange.
Dual citizen pleads guilty to exporting weapon parts illegally
A dual U.S.-Russian citizen pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act by exporting firearm parts, components, and ammunition to Russia without the required authorization.
Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit arrests two men for crimes against children
An investigation by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit has led to the arrest of two men.
Attorney General secures $350K from Long Island dealers for cheating buyers
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured over $350,000 from two Long Island Nissan dealerships, Route 112 Nissan and South Shore Nissan, for overcharging more than 200 New Yorkers seeking to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their lease terms. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that these dealerships in Patchogue and Amityville added junk fees or falsified prices on leased vehicles that consumers wanted to buy when their leases ended.
Jury orders veterans nonprofit CEO to pay $1.5M for sexual harassment
A jury has found a veterans nonprofit and its founder and CEO, Thelbert “Thad” Lawson Jr., liable for ongoing sexual harassment of 12 women. The jury ordered the defendants to pay nearly $1.5 million to the victims following Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s civil rights lawsuit.
New York passes landmark laws safeguarding children’s online privacy
New York Attorney General Letitia James today commended the legislative passage of two significant bills aimed at protecting children online and addressing the youth mental health crisis exacerbated by social media. The bills, sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic, were advanced by Attorney General James in October 2023. They aim to safeguard children by prohibiting online sites from collecting and sharing their personal data and limiting addictive features of social media platforms that are known to harm mental health and development. This...
Attorney General announces arrest linked to Lonoke County investigation
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of Nathan Michael Pruss, 40, of Romance, owner of Cabot-based Bruno’s Right Away, on one count of Theft of Property, a Class C Felony. The arrest is part of a Lonoke County investigation conducted by Griffin’s Public Integrity Unit.
Indiana Attorney General leads lawsuit against federal coal mining regulation changes
Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading a multistate lawsuit against U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s federal efforts to oversee surface coal mining and reclamation regulations, which he argues undermine state authority.
Sarpy County Adult Drug Court to hold graduation ceremony on June 24
The Sarpy County Adult Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony and celebration on June 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Sarpy County Courthouse, Courtroom #7, located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive in Papillion, Nebraska. Judge Stefanie Martinez will preside over the ceremony.
Justice Department holds interagency meeting with diverse community stakeholders
The Justice Department convened a quarterly interagency meeting yesterday with Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, and Hindu community stakeholders. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division outlined relevant enforcement efforts across the Department and highlighted actions to prevent and combat discrimination and hate crimes.
Five arrested for $15M Medicare fraud involving sham hospices
Five individuals were arrested yesterday in Los Angeles on criminal charges related to their roles in a years-long scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $15 million through sham hospice companies and then to launder the fraud proceeds.