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Suburban Chicago woman charged with fraud involving rent payments and PPP loans
Attorney General Raoul charges suburban Chicago woman with fraud, theft of government property
Northeast Ohio task force seeks public's help locating suspect facing multiple felony charges
The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force is requesting the public’s help in locating a suspect facing 17 felony charges involving human trafficking, drug trafficking, and firearms.
Attorney General Bonta supports new legislation aimed at boosting California's housing production
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement today following Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 1893 into law. The legislation, authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta, aims to facilitate housing production in cities and counties that fail to adopt a compliant housing element on time.
Attorney General warns Minnesotans about rising mortgage assistance scams
September 19, 2024 (SAINT PAUL) — Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a warning to Minnesotans regarding the rise in mortgage assistance scams, following an increase in reports to his Office’s Consumer Action Division. This alert is part of the Attorney General’s monthly Scam Stopper series aimed at protecting Minnesota consumers from common scams.
Alaska man arrested for threatening Supreme Court justices
An Alaska man was arrested yesterday in Anchorage for allegedly threatening to injure and kill six U.S. Supreme Court Justices and some of their family members.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Rankin County Sheriff's Department
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced the initiation of a civil investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department and Rankin County, Mississippi. The probe aims to determine whether these entities engage in practices that violate constitutional or federal laws.
Texas couple indicted on multimillion-dollar tax refund fraud charges
A federal grand jury in Tyler, Texas, returned an indictment yesterday charging a Texas husband and wife with crimes related to their conspiracy to defraud the United States by seeking fraudulent tax refunds.
Montana secures $900K from multi-state unclaimed property settlement
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Montana will receive over $900,000 in a multi-state settlement, ending the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute with Delaware.
Justice officials visit El Paso to discuss civil rights issues
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte of the Justice Department’s Office of Legislative Affairs traveled to El Paso, Texas, on Sept. 16 to engage with stakeholders in underserved communities and reaffirm the department’s commitment to protecting the civil rights of all Americans. U.S. Attorney Jamie Esparza for the Western District of Texas joined them for the meetings.
Summerville man arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Christopher Michael McCoy, 45, of Summerville, S.C., on 13 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.
Justice Department sues vessel owner over Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction
On September 18, 2024, Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks on the Justice Department's lawsuit against the owner and operator of the Motor Vessel DALI. The vessel was responsible for destroying the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, resulting in six fatalities.
California restaurant owner convicted for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
A federal jury in San Diego convicted a California man yesterday of wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax crimes for schemes to defraud COVID-19 relief programs and file false tax returns.
Justice Department secures over $15M from OceanFirst Bank for redlining claims
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that OceanFirst Bank, N.A. has agreed to pay over $15 million to resolve allegations of redlining in predominantly Black, Hispanic, and Asian neighborhoods in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. Redlining is an illegal practice where lenders avoid providing credit services based on the race, color, or national origin of residents.
Dundy County Clerk Magistrate Deborah League announces retirement
Dundy County Clerk Magistrate and Nebraska County Court Record Retention Specialist Deborah League has announced her retirement, effective December 13, 2024. League's departure will come after over twenty-one years of service to the Judicial Branch.
Beaufort County man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Alexis Jimenez, 24, of Okatie, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
Attorney General James' office releases report on Jarrel Garris' death
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Jarrel Garris, who died on July 10, 2023, after an encounter with members of the New Rochelle Police Department (NRPD) that occurred on July 3, 2023, in New Rochelle. Following a thorough investigation, which included a review of body-worn camera footage and security camera video, interviews with involved officers, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial...
Justice Department sues vessel owner over Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction
On September 18, 2024, Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Chetan A. Patil delivered remarks regarding the Justice Department's lawsuit against Grace Ocean and Synergy, the owner and operator of the Motor Vessel DALI. The lawsuit seeks to recover over $100 million in federal taxpayer funds spent in response to the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, punitive damages are sought due to what is described as "reckless and grossly negligent conduct" by these entities.
Attorney General Nessel endorses new MiEJScreen environmental justice tool
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging residents to utilize MiEJScreen, an environmental justice resource recently launched by the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate (OEJPA) in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). MiEJScreen, developed by the OEJPA with stakeholder and community input, is an interactive environmental justice screening tool that allows users to identify Michigan communities that may be disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards.
Attorney General Bonta issues statement after Kroger-Albertsons antitrust hearing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement following the conclusion of the preliminary injunction hearing in the state’s lawsuit challenging Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons.
AG files suit against Pittsburgh-based robotics toy company over unfulfilled orders
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that her office has filed a lawsuit against Digital Dream Labs regarding the robotics and educational-technology company’s widespread failures to fulfill orders, issue refunds, or respond to consumer requests.