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Justice Department repatriates $156M misappropriated 1MDB funds
The Justice Department announced today the repatriation of an additional $156 million in misappropriated 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds to Malaysia, bringing the total returned by the department to approximately $1.4 billion.
Attorney General urges Supreme Court to regulate pharmacy benefit managers
Attorney General Josh Stein has called on the Supreme Court to approve state regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), arguing that prescription drug costs are excessively high. "Too many prescription drugs are simply too expensive," said Attorney General Stein. "I am urging the court to take this action to better protect North Carolinians from these high costs."
Northampton County man sentenced up to 162 years for child sexual abuse material
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Northampton County man was sentenced to 81 to 162 years in prison for sharing several videos of child sexual abuse material using the KIK social media application and possessing over 50 images on his cellphone. Zebbelin Standish, 36, was sentenced Wednesday in Northampton County Court. Sentencing Judge Paula A. Roscioli said in court that she wanted to ensure Standish could never victimize another child.
Attorney General Weiser responds to Supreme Court ruling on abortion drug
June 13, 2024 (DENVER)—Attorney General Phil Weiser released a statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reject a lawsuit aimed at restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Digital health executives arrested for $100M Adderall distribution scheme
The founder and CEO of a California-based digital health company, along with its clinical president, were arrested today for their alleged involvement in a scheme to distribute Adderall over the internet and commit health care fraud by submitting false claims for reimbursement.
Attorneys general support new rule creating registry for repeat consumer protection law offenders
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of attorneys general, has endorsed a new rule proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aimed at identifying and deterring corporate offenders who violate consumer protection laws. The rule mandates that nonbank entities offering consumer financial products must notify the CFPB if they become subject to an order issued by federal, state, or local regulators or courts for violations of consumer protection laws. This information will be made accessible through a searchable online registry.
AG Campbell praises Supreme Court decision upholding access to mifepristone
Boston — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which upheld access to mifepristone, an FDA-approved medication used for abortion.
Federal judge issues injunction against Biden's new Title IX rules
A federal judge has sided with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the State of Louisiana, issuing a preliminary injunction against President Joe Biden’s Department of Education's new Title IX rules.
America First Legal files civil rights complaint over alleged discrimination at Smithfield Foods
America First Legal Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint and Request for Investigation with the VA Attorney General Regarding Alleged Racial and Sex Discrimination by Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Coalition advocates reducing barriers in HUD-assisted housing for people with criminal records
Boston — The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO), along with the attorneys general of Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, has led a multistate coalition of 14 attorneys general advocating for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reduce barriers to HUD-assisted housing for people with criminal records.
Minnesota man sentenced for providing material support to ISIS
A Minnesota man was sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Based on the defendant’s cooperation, the government asked the court to give the defendant credit for providing substantial assistance.
Nigerian national convicted for involvement in business email compromise scheme
A federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, convicted a Nigerian national today for operating a business email compromise scheme targeting victims in the United States and elsewhere.
Justice finds civil rights violations by Phoenix police department
Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today that the Phoenix Police Department (PhxPD) and the City of Phoenix engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
Attorney General Rosenblum comments on Supreme Court's rejection of AHM lawsuit
The Supreme Court has rejected the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM) lawsuit, a decision praised by Attorney General Rosenblum. In a statement released this morning, Rosenblum emphasized that the ruling does not mark the end of legal challenges regarding access to abortion medication.
Attorney General sues apartment owners over tenant abandonment allegations
Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the owners of two Anderson apartment complexes for allegedly abandoning tenants, allowing Bingham Square Apartments and Madison Square Apartments to fall into extreme disrepair, rendering them unlivable.
New Jersey man sentenced for maintaining fictitious Super PAC and credit card fraud
A New Jersey man was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison for falsifying a report filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and credit card fraud.
Physician sentenced for defrauding $1.2 million from Medicaid funds
Attorney General Raoul obtains prison sentence for physician who defrauded the state out of $1.2 million of Medicaid funding
Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Phoenix Police
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced the findings of the Justice Department’s civil rights investigation into the Phoenix Police Department and the City of Phoenix. The investigation revealed a pattern or practice of conduct violating the First, Fourth, and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, as well as violations of the Safe Streets Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
Supreme Court upholds access to medication abortion
Attorney General William Tong released a statement regarding the unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which preserves access to medication abortion. The Court reversed a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that had imposed restrictions on mifepristone, an abortion medication. The plaintiffs, a group of doctors opposed to abortion, were found to lack standing to sue as they were not injured by any FDA action.
Attorney General Bonta responds to Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s ruling on access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used for medication abortion and miscarriage treatment. Research indicates that medication abortion allows individuals to receive reproductive care early when it is safest, least expensive, and least invasive. This form of abortion plays a significant role in reducing healthcare barriers, especially for those in rural and underserved areas.