LEGAL NEWSLINE

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Cook County woman with allegedly receiving thousands of dollars from multiple fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment assistance claims and a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application for a non-existent business.

A Gallia County man who worked for a cell phone repair business has been indicted after an investigation found that he downloaded private photos from his clients’ phones, including the phones of minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the upcoming June 25, 2024 primary election and during New York’s early voting period, which runs from Saturday, June 15 through Sunday, June 23. The hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters, including problems with voting absentee, by early mail ballot, or in-person at their polling place. A guide addressing frequently asked questions is also currently available to assist...

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against numerous members and associates of the “SaySlide” criminal organization, from the Ogontz and Oak Lane neighborhoods in Philadelphia, who allegedly used violence to perpetrate a theft and fraud scheme targeting United States Postal Service drop boxes. These charges follow a month-long Grand Jury investigation.

Rosie Hidalgo, Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), delivered a message for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024. The event aims to raise awareness about the abuse and neglect faced by older adults.

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of Katrina Criswell, 47, and Lakeyia Alexander, 29, both Cotton Plant city employees, on charges of Theft of Property, classified as D Felonies.

Attorney General Kaul recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Tip the Scale LLC, a company based in Tacoma, Washington, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today for making false declarations regarding the species and harvest location of timber used in wooden cabinets and vanities.

Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a statement on June 14, 2024, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse a federal rule banning bump stocks.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a significant court victory today in defense of the state's pro-life laws. The City of St. Louis’ Circuit Court granted his motion to dismiss a challenge brought by abortion activists seeking to dismantle Missouri's pro-life legislation.

Elder Abuse Awareness Day was recognized in Kansas on June 14. The day was marked with a proclamation signing by Governor Laura Kelly, which was attended by Medicaid Inspector General Steve Anderson and Tina Robinson, the Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator for Economic Crimes.

For the first time, the Justice Department, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. State Department are offering $8 million in rewards for information that leads to the arrest, conviction, or financial disruption of key leaders of the Clan Del Golfo’s human smuggling operation.

Date: June 14, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services from Ascension Healthcare to its patients and associates following a recent ransomware attack that may have impacted their personal information. Ascension detected unusual activity in its network systems on May 8 and is currently investigating the attack.

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is seeking an independent contractor to serve as a child support referee for the Second Judicial Circuit. Applicants must be licensed attorneys in South Dakota, members in good standing of the State Bar Association, and familiar with family law and the child support referee process. The qualifications and duties are outlined in South Dakota Codified Law 25-7A-6 and 25-7A-22.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured approximately $50 million from cryptocurrency platform Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini) for over 230,000 investors, including at least 29,000 New Yorkers. These investors were involved in the Gemini Earn program and were defrauded. Gemini allegedly misled investors regarding the risks associated with the investment program it offered in collaboration with another cryptocurrency company, Genesis Global Capital (Genesis).

A Georgia man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy and filing a false personal tax return related to his participation in the promotion and sale of abusive syndicated conservation easement tax shelters.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement on the recent Supreme Court decision in Garland v. Cargill, which struck down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) federal regulation that bans bump-stock devices and classifies them as prohibited machine guns under the National Firearms Act.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Attorney General Alan Wilson is raising awareness about the increasing prevalence of mobile app scams and their impact on older investors in South Carolina. Mobile apps have become a common tool for investors, providing an inexpensive alternative to consulting with an investment professional. However, this convenience can come with risks. Scammers have infiltrated the mobile app marketplace, offering unregistered securities and advertising investment opportunities as risk-free, low-risk, or guaranteed.

Attorney General Charity Clark issued a statement in response to Governor Scott’s veto of H.121, the Vermont Data Privacy Act. The bill aimed to enhance consumer privacy and implement an age-appropriate design code.