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Virginia couple sentenced for forcing relative into labor at gas station
A Virginia couple was sentenced today for compelling the labor of the man’s younger cousin at their gas station and convenience store for over three years. The couple has since divorced.
Court blocks Biden's latest attempt to cancel student loans
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued a statement after securing a preliminary injunction halting President Biden’s latest attempt to cancel student loans without congressional authorization.
Attorney General Garland announces new crime gun intelligence center in Cleveland
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, alongside state and local law enforcement partners in Cleveland, announced the opening of a new Northeast Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in Cleveland. The announcement was made with Director Steven Dettelbach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko for the Northern District of Ohio.
Albertsons removes land use restrictions creating food desert in Bellingham
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Albertsons has removed illegal land use restrictions that had created a food desert in Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood since 2018. These restrictions barred any grocery store from occupying its former location, leaving residents without a full-service supermarket within reasonable walking distance.
Men sentenced for multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud involving HYDRO token
Two men were sentenced for manipulating the price of a security and scheming to defraud investors in connection with the purchase of Hydrogen Technology’s cryptocurrency, HYDRO.
AG Moody urges Floridians to nominate candidates for human trafficking awards
As the deadline for award nominations rapidly approaches, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to submit applications and sign up to attend the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit. Friday, June 28, is the final day to submit nominations. Awards will be presented at the summit to individuals who made a difference in the past year in fighting human trafficking in Florida.
AG Michelle Henry issues 'teenTALK' report on student experiences with gun violence
Attorney General Henry releases ‘teenTALK’ report, highlighting impacts of gun violence on students
New York man charged over transnational "grandparent scam" targeting elderly Americans
A federal grand jury has charged a New York man for allegedly acting as a courier in a Dominican Republic-based “grandparent scam” that targeted elderly Americans. Victor Anthony Valdez, 39, of the Bronx, faces one count of wire fraud conspiracy. The indictment, unsealed today in Newark, New Jersey, alleges that the scam operated from call centers in the Dominican Republic. These call centers made phone calls to elderly American victims pretending to be their grandchildren or associated legal personnel.
Carr Announces Indictment of Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard on 11 counts of Theft by Taking and 13 counts of False Statements and Writings.
State Asks Alaska Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling on Correspondence Study Program
State of Alaska filed its Reply Brief in its appeal of the Alaska Superior Court’s ruling in April, which found the correspondence study program unconstitutional and sent parents of students in such programs scrambling for answers.
Attorney General Marshall Calls for President Biden to Reverse Palestinian Amnesty Policy
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in sending a letter to President Biden opposing Biden’s action in the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Certain Palestinians Presidential Memorandum of February 14, 2024.
Attorney General James Announces Over $13 Million for the Hudson Valley to Combat Youth Vaping Epidemic
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the Hudson Valley will receive over $13 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement that she secured from JUUL Labs Inc.
Utah and Wyoming File Suit Challenging the New BLM Public Lands Rule
On Tuesday, the states of Utah and Wyoming, where federally-controlled land is abundant, filed a joint lawsuit challenging the new BLM Public Lands Rule. The states are suing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for failure to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Drummond lauds signing of bill providing aid to victims of domestic abuse
Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised Gov. Stitt for his signing last week of Senate Bill 2039, which establishes the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Revolving Fund and ensures funding to domestic violence is distributed where the need is greatest.
Investigative Report Released for June 2022 Fatal Crash in Prince George’s County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General released its investigative report of the June 28, 2022, fatal crash following an attempted traffic stop in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Federal Judge Sides with Mississippi and Louisiana toProtect Strong Accommodations for Pregnant Workers
A federal judge has sided with Mississippi Attorney GeneralLynn Fitch and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issuing a preliminary injunction against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC)attempt to hijack the protections of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Tallahassee club sued over stabbing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man says he was stabbed five times then thrown out of a club, where he collapsed in a "blood-soaked heap."
Fla. teacher claiming wrongful termination resolves lawsuit against Leon County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida teacher who suffered a stroke is suing her former employer after an argument with a student was recorded.
Fried chicken remark doesn't justify firing, Vermont court rules
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A Vermont corrections department worker was unjustly fired for a 30-second exchange in which he asked if a Black colleague was cooking fried chicken, the state Supreme Court ruled, rejecting the state’s argument the firing was justified for his “very racist” remark.
No expert, no case for man who sued over wandering blood filter
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) - A trial judge was justified in dismissing the lawsuit of a man who accused his trauma surgeon of improperly implanting a blood filter but had no expert to testify about the local standard of care, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled.