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Attorney General James Takes Action to Stop Illegal Gun Trafficking
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell led a multistate coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule that would ensure more gun sales are subject to background checks and reduce illegal gun trafficking.
Background and Statement from Attorney General Raúl Torrez Regarding the Grand Jury Indictment of Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford for the Charge of Voluntary Manslaughter:
A Grand Jury has indicted Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford with voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement.
State Grand Jury Criminally Charges Paterson Police Officer In Connection with June 2022 Shooting of Fleeing Man in the Back
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability announced that a state grand jury has voted to file criminal charges against a Paterson police officer who allegedly shot a fleeing man in the back in June 2022, leaving the victim paralyzed.
Suspicious Death in Manchester, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that members of the Attorney General’s Office and Manchester Police Department are investigating a suspicious death in the vicinity of Central High School in Manchester.
Attorney General Ford Announces the Indictment of Six Nevadans Who Falsely Represented Themselves as State Electors in 2020
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that six Nevadans have been indicted due to their actions in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election.
Harris County Drops Lawsuit After Attorney General Paxton Vigorously Defends Crucial Election Integrity Law
Harris County has dropped its lawsuit against the new state law that eliminated the "Elections Administrator" position in Texas's largest counties. The law, known as SB 1750, was enacted in 2023 after Harris County faced numerous challenges in administering its elections. The law removes the appointed Elections Administrator position and restores those powers to the elected Tax Assessor-Collector and County Clerk.The lawsuit filed by Harris County aimed to prevent the implementation of SB 1750, arguing that it was an unconstitutional "local law." However, the Office of...
Attorney General Knudsen To Media Outlets: Material Support Of Terrorist Organizations Is Illegal
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general demanding media outlets stop providing material support to terrorists and terrorist organizations, following several credible and concerning reports that news outlets had hired individuals with ties to Hamas and that may have even participated in the terrorist organization’s October 7 attack on Israel.
Ag Fitch Warns Consumers to Beware of “missed Delivery” Scam Notifications
Attorney General Lynn Fitch warned Mississippians to be aware of unsolicited “missed delivery” notification scamsas they increase this holiday season.“Sadly, the holiday season is a prime-time opportunity for scammers,” said General Fitch.
Humane Society of United States joins AG Nessel to Warn Consumers of Online Puppy Scams Ahead of Holidays
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Humane Society of the United States are urging consumers to be wary of puppy scams as many people seek to purchase or adopt dogs during the holiday season.
Department of Attorney General Prepares for MLEAC Accreditation, Recommends Other MI Law Enforcement Agencies Follow Suit
The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) recently welcomed a team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC). The assessors came to examine all aspects of the Department’s compliance with the MLEAC standards in preparation for granting the Department MLEAC accreditation, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Attorney General Raoul Files Brief Supporting Health Care Rights for Transgender Americans
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of transgender rights and equal access to health care.
AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Against Neo-Nazi Group NSC-131 For Slew Of Civil Rights Violations And Other Unlawful Conduct
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office has today filed a civil complaint in Suffolk County Superior Court against the Nationalist Social Club, a self-described neo-Nazi organization commonly known as NSC-131, and two of its leaders, Christopher Hood and Liam McNeil, in response to an escalating series of unlawful and discriminatory incidents.
Kobach leads coalition demanding Biden drop unconstitutional ATF rule
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is leading a coalition of 25 state attorneys general and the Arizona State Legislature in demanding that President Biden's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms drop a proposed rule that violates the Second Amendment.
Attorney General Investigators Arrest Two Men for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two men across Idaho on Thursday, November 30th, 2023, for alleged sexual exploitation and enticement of a child.
Texas Attorney General Warns of Fraudulent Emails Using His Name and Seal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a warning to the public about a new wave of fraudulent emails that are attempting to deceive individuals into providing their personal information. Scammers are using Paxton's name, signature, and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Seal to carry out their malicious activities.The OAG has uncovered several examples of these fraudulent emails, with scammers posing as representatives from the Social Security Board. These emails falsely claim that the recipient's social security number is at risk of suspension due to alleged...
Attorney General Lopez Acts to Reduce Illegal Gun Trafficking
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a multistate coalition of 21 attorneys general led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell in support of a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule that would ensure more gun sales are subject to background checks and reduce illegal gun trafficking.
Carr: Three Convicted Gang Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Two Teens in Muscogee County
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Rodderick Glanton, Homer Upshaw, and Terrance Upshaw have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 17-year-old Jesse Ransom and 18-year-old Saiveon Pugh and the assault of two other teens.
Friend of angry ex will face lawsuit after smear campaign cost student a spot at Dartmouth
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A student who claims he fell victim to a “vengeful smear campaign” by a spurned ex-girlfriend can sue over emails to Dartmouth College officials that led the prestigious school to rescind his offer of admission.
Wrong lawyer may have approved dead man's settlement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - An insurance company that paid out $15,000 to settle claims over the death of an Alabama man may have to relitigate the case after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled the lawyer who negotiated the deal may not have been authorized to do so.
Orange County sued after 44-year-old woman dies in custody
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A wrongful death lawsuit seeks to punish Orange County.