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Attorney General Urges Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act to Detain Criminal Illegal Aliens

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody is strongly urging U.S. senators to pass the Laken Riley Act, which aims to detain criminal illegal aliens. The bill, which recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives, specifically targets illegal aliens charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. Moody's call for action follows the tragic death of Laken Riley, a University of Georgia student allegedly murdered by a Venezuelan national who was in the country illegally.Moody emphasized the urgency of passing the legislation, stating, “The Senate needs to pass the Laken Riley...

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AG Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Recovers Nearly $150,000 from Lincare Inc.

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has successfully secured almost $150,000 from Lincare Inc., a durable medical equipment supplier, following a multistate action. The settlement comes after allegations that Lincare knowingly submitted false claims to various government health care programs, including Medicaid, for rentals of non-invasive home ventilation devices.Moody highlighted the seriousness of the situation, stating, "This medical equipment supplier billed Medicaid in multiple states for rentals of items that were not being used by...

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Attorney General Moody Warns Spring Breakers About Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl Hidden in Common Drugs

By Legal Newsline |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning spring breakers about the grave dangers of using illicit drugs. Deadly amounts of fentanyl are being found in almost every illicit substance, with the Drug Enforcement Administration reporting that 7 out of 10 fake pills found with fentanyl now contain a potentially lethal dose—a 75% increase from just two years ago."We are in the midst of an opioid crisis claiming thousands of lives here in Florida every year. This deadly crisis is being fueled by lethal amounts of fentanyl hidden in almost every illicit drug....

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Attorney General Kaul Applauds Passage of the Office of School Safety Extended Funding Bill

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed his appreciation for the bipartisan effort that led to the passage of the bill extending funding for the Office of School Safety (OSS) in Wisconsin. The bill, which ensures the continued operation of OSS through the next state budget and the entirety of the 2024-25 school year, received overwhelming support in both the Senate and the Assembly.“Our Office of School Safety is making a difference in an area of paramount importance: the safety of our kids. That office works to proactively prevent violence in schools and trains educators,...

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Attorney General Kaul Joins FTC in Taking Action Against Allegedly Fraudulent Charity for Deceiving Donors

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the Federal Trade Commission and nine other states, have filed a complaint against the Cancer Recovery Foundation International, also known as Women’s Cancer Fund, and its operator, Gregory B. Anderson, for deceiving donors who sought to offer financial support to women battling cancer and their families."Those who solicit charitable donations must use the money they raise appropriately," stated Attorney General Josh Kaul regarding the deceptive practices of Women’s Cancer Fund in misusing donations intended to support cancer...

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Attorney General Moody Takes Legal Action Against Charity Misusing Funds Meant for Cancer Patients

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody has taken legal action against Cancer Recovery Foundation International, Inc. and its founder Gregory B. Anderson for misusing funds meant for cancer patients. The charity, which also operated under the name Women’s Cancer Fund, claimed to provide financial support directly to cancer patients and families in need. However, a civil investigation revealed that only a small fraction of the donated funds actually went towards supporting patients.In response to the situation, Attorney General Moody stated, “The defendants in this case exploited...

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Attorney General Moody Releases 2024 Open Government Manual in Recognition of National Sunshine Week

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody has released the 2024 Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual to kick off National Sunshine Week. The manual, compiled and written by the Florida Attorney General’s Office, is aimed at assisting the public and governmental agencies in understanding the requirements of and exemptions to the state’s open government laws."In recognition of National Sunshine Week, we are publishing the 2024 Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual online for free. This manual is available for all to download and reference in order to better understand Florida’s open records...

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Attorney General Miyares Leads Coalition Defending Montana’s TikTok Law

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Jason Miyares, alongside 18 other states, has filed an amicus brief in support of Montana’s legislation aimed at requiring TikTok to separate from its parent company ByteDance. The legislation, which mirrors federal legislation that recently passed unanimously out of a House Committee, seeks to protect the data and privacy of Montanans.Speaking on the matter, Attorney General Miyares emphasized the importance of protecting citizens from foreign threats, stating, “Montana has the authority and responsibility to protect its citizens from foreign threats to...

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Attorney General Miyares and FTC Take Legal Action Against Sham Cancer Charity

By Legal Newsline |
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, alongside the Federal Trade Commission and nine other states, has filed a lawsuit against the Cancer Recovery Foundation International, also known as Women’s Cancer Fund, and its operator, Gregory B. Anderson. The complaint alleges that the sham charity deceived donors by claiming to support women battling cancer and their families financially, while in reality, only a small fraction of the donations went towards this cause.Miyares expressed his disappointment in the situation, stating, "Virginians are generous people....

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Attorney General Ken Paxton Prevails Over Biden’s Unlawful Attempt to Redirect Money Away from Border Wall Construction

By Legal Newsline |
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a preliminary injunction against an attempt by the Biden Administration to illegally redirect statutorily obligated funds away from the construction of a border wall.Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, Congress dedicated roughly $1.4 billion to the construction of walls and barriers along the southern border in order to reduce the number of illegal aliens entering the country. Immediately upon taking office, President Joseph Biden issued an executive order demanding construction stop and directing the Department of...

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CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians About Government Imposter Scams on National Slam the Scam Day

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a warning to Floridians about the prevalence of government imposter scams on the fifth annual National Slam the Scam Day. The Federal Trade Commission revealed that consumers fell victim to $2.7 billion in imposter scams in 2023, with many scammers impersonating government agencies to deceive individuals into divulging personal and financial information.Moody emphasized the importance of vigilance, stating, “On the fifth annual Slam the Scam Day, I am warning Floridians about government imposter scams. Fraudsters may pose as Social...

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W.Va., nine other states file challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is spearheading a lawsuit that will challenge a new rule that would require companies to report climate-related risks.

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Florida Lemon Law Arbitration Division Recovers Over $500 Million for Consumers

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced that Florida's Lemon Law Arbitration Division has celebrated a milestone of more than half a billion dollars in relief for Floridians during National Consumer Protection Week. The Lemon Law, officially known as the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, provides protection for consumers who purchase or lease defective vehicles through an arbitration process.Moody emphasized the importance of the Lemon Law, stating, "This National Consumer Protection Week, we are celebrating more than half a billion dollars in relief obtained by...

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Second Man Sentenced for Murder of Dodgeville, Wis. Woman

By Legal Newsline |
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Philip G. Schmidt-Way, 29, of Loveland, Colo., was sentenced to life with the ability to petition for extended supervision after 20 years for the murder of his grandmother in Dodgeville, Wis. on July 19, 2021.In his proceeding, the sentencing court described Aric Way as the mastermind, as stated by Attorney General Josh Kaul, "With this sentencing, we now know that both of the defendants involved in this extensively planned and despicable homicide will be behind bars for a long time."The victim was found deceased in her...

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Attorney General Miyares Urges Meta to Enhance Data Security Measures Against Scammers

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Miyares expressed concern over the recent surge in Facebook and Instagram account takeovers by scammers and frauds, urging Meta to review its data security practices. Miyares stated, "Protecting users’ accounts and personal information should be among the top priorities for social media giants like Meta. The rise in account takeovers is concerning and puts the privacy of nearly every American at risk."According to a coalition of 41 attorneys general, scammers can exploit account takeovers to steal personal information, read private messages, deceive the...

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Attorney General Moody Urges Meta to Safeguard Users from Scammers

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, is urging Meta to take action in protecting users' accounts from scammers. In a statement, Attorney General Moody emphasized the importance of Meta's intervention in addressing the increasing issue of account takeovers on Facebook and Instagram platforms.“Meta must do more to protect its users from hackers hijacking accounts to perpetuate scams. Today, I called on Meta to take proactive steps to mitigate this rapidly growing problem and help us stop identity theft, cybercrime and...

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Attorney General Miyares' Animal Law Unit Wins Possession of 71 Animals from the Natural Bridge Zoo

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Miyares announced that a jury granted Rockbridge County custody of 71 animals from the Natural Bridge Zoo after a six-day jury trial. The Attorney General's Animal Law Unit represented the County and secured the landmark verdict. Miyares expressed gratitude for the jury's deliberation and law enforcement partners' assistance in ensuring the animals' future welfare, stating, "Virginians support clean, safe environments for animals, whether they be personal pets or zoo animals."The Office of the Attorney General revealed that post-trial motions are...

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Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Demanding Instagram Stop Monetizing Child Exploitation

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Miyares demanded that Instagram stop monetizing child exploitation content and prohibit child-modeling accounts altogether. Miyares stated, "Meta’s negligence and lack of proper safeguards only aids and abets child exploitation. Even after Meta employees alerted leadership that its algorithms promoted images of minors to users who had demonstrated pedophilic or predatory interests on its platforms, the company failed to take any real action or ban the monetization of underage accounts."A recent article in The Wall Street Journal revealed that Meta's staff...

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Attorney General Moody Releases Scams at a Glance: The Dark Side of Solar During National Consumer Protection Week

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody has unveiled a new resource, Scams at a Glance: The Dark Side of Solar, aimed at helping Floridians navigate potential pitfalls when purchasing solar energy systems. Speaking at a news conference in Jacksonville alongside the Better Business Bureau, Moody emphasized the importance of protecting consumers from deceptive practices in the solar industry.Moody highlighted the risks associated with solar scams, stating, “Solar scams cost Florida consumers thousands of dollars. To better protect Floridians, this National Consumer Protection Week,...

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Attorney General Moody Demands Meta Cease Child Exploitation on Instagram

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding Meta immediately cease monetizing child exploitation and prohibit child-modeling accounts on Instagram, as reported in a news release on Mar 4, 2024. Moody, along with 26 other attorneys general, sent a letter to Meta demanding action to protect children online from exploitation. In the letter, Moody stated, "Meta must prohibit child-modeling accounts immediately."The coalition of attorneys general, including representatives from Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, and other states, emphasized the urgency of the situation, citing reports...