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Attorney General warns consumers about harmful household products recalled in June
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in June. The office encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchase recalled items that could be harmful to their families.
Court enjoins Louisiana company from distributing adulterated food
On July 2, a federal court enjoined a Louisiana company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food products in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved death in Caledonia
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in the Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin, on the morning of Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
California settles $50M with Vitol & SK over gasoline price manipulation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $50 million settlement with gas trading firms Vitol, Inc. (Vitol) and SK Energy Americas, Inc., along with its parent company SK Trading International (SK). The settlement addresses allegations that the companies colluded to manipulate spot market prices for California gasoline. This action is part of Attorney General Bonta's broader initiative to hold Big Oil accountable for unlawful price increases and anticompetitive behavior.
Aqua Illinois agrees to consent order ensuring safe drinking water standards
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John J. Kim released statements today following the approval of a consent order by Will County Circuit Court Judge John C. Anderson in the case of People of the State of Illinois v. Aqua Illinois Inc.
Juvenile Court seeks part-time case aide in Grand Forks
The North Dakota Juvenile Court in Grand Forks has announced a part-time, temporary position for a Case Aide. The role offers an hourly wage of $17 and requires 10-20 hours per week with flexible evening and weekend hours.
Tennessee AG praises new special judge appointment
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has issued a statement regarding Governor Lee’s appointment of Jim Newsom as Special Judge for the 30th District Chancery Court.
Court reporter position available in Fargo with a start date of September 2
An official court reporter position is available in Fargo, North Dakota, with an anticipated start date of September 2, 2024. The starting salary range for the position is between $92,739 and $106,650 for CR Levels 1-4. Applications are being accepted until Friday, July 12, 2024.
St. Martinville man arrested for juvenile pornography by Cyber Crime Unit
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a St. Martinville man on July 10, 2024.
Chicago man sentenced to life for decades-old homicide
LANSING – Today, Isiah Williams, 77, of Chicago, was sentenced by the Hon. Patrick Conlin of the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County to spend the rest of his life incarcerated without the possibility of parole, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Williams was found guilty of one count of first-degree murder, including theories of premeditated and felony murder, by a Washtenaw County jury in connection to the 1982 disappearance and presumed death of his then 8-month-old infant daughter Olisa Williams.
Grand Health Care System settles $21M fraud case over rehab therapy billing
Strauss Ventures LLC, operating as The Grand Health Care System, along with 12 affiliated skilled nursing facilities, has agreed to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by billing federal health care programs for unreasonable, unnecessary, or unskilled therapy services.
Attorney General alerts Pennsylvanians on free services after healthcare data breach
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced that free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services are available to Pennsylvanians affected by a February data breach involving Change Healthcare. The company, whose parent organization is UnitedHealth Group, experienced a significant cyberattack that compromised sensitive health and personal data.
Florida leads amicus brief supporting Missouri's challenge against New York's prosecution of Donald J. Trump
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has led an amicus brief with Iowa in support of Missouri’s legal challenge to New York’s prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump. The brief argues that New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg's actions constitute a misuse of state authority during the presidential election.
Fifteen indicted on drug trafficking charges involving multiple substances
A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging 15 Memphis, Tennessee, residents for their involvement in an organized drug trafficking scheme.
Missouri leads lawsuit against Biden Administration over mandated gender-transition procedures
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey led a coalition of seven states in filing a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a rule that mandates healthcare providers to perform gender-transition procedures and requires states to fund these interventions. The coalition argues that this rule, which they claim Congress did not authorize, misinterprets Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
Pharmacy owner sentenced for healthcare fraud involving black market drug scheme
A pharmacy owner and an associate have been sentenced for submitting false claims to Medicare and California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) and participating in a black market prescription drug diversion scheme.
AG Kaul advises on consumer protection post-cyberattack on Change Healthcare
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach.
Montgomery insurer sentenced to one year in jail for theft
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that Kelli Sayers Burt, a former employee of Alliance Insurance Group, was sentenced to serve one year in jail. A Montgomery County grand jury returned an indictment in April 2024 charging Ms. Burt with one count of theft in the first degree for stealing nearly half a million dollars from the City of Montgomery. She pleaded guilty in Circuit Court on May 20, 2024.
Connecticut fisherman pleads guilty to tax evasion
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty today to evading taxes on income he earned as a commercial fisherman.
Pawtucket man charged with lying on firearm purchase application
A Pawtucket man has been charged with providing false information to secure a firearm, according to an announcement by Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. The charges were filed in Sixth District Court in Providence following the man's attempt to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer in June 2023.