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Ludington woman pleads no contest to second-degree child abuse
Tara Treesh, 36, of Ludington, pled no contest yesterday to one count of Second-Degree Child Abuse, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Treesh’s plea accompanies an agreement extended by the court to sentence her to 20 months to 10 years’ incarceration. Treesh was charged in November 2022 with one count each of Second-Degree Child Abuse, Maintaining a Drug House, and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Attorney General Clark sues Evernorth and CVS for driving up drug costs
Attorney General Charity Clark has filed a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers Evernorth, owner of Express Scripts, and CVS, along with nearly two dozen affiliated entities. The suit alleges that these companies have unfairly and deceptively driven up prescription drug prices in Vermont. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) act as intermediaries who negotiate contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers, insurance companies, and pharmacies, determining the cost of prescription drugs for consumers.
Ohio court orders East Cleveland to compensate Arnold Black over wrongful imprisonment
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that the city of East Cleveland must pay more than $30 million for unlawfully arresting a man, beating him, and confining him in a storage closet for four days.
Cambria County man sentenced up to 30 years for fatal fentanyl overdose
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Cambria County man will serve 13 to 30 years in prison for his latest drug-trafficking offense, which led to the death of 5-year-old Alaia Young.
Attorney General files new charges against three defendants in organized retail crime cases
The Organized Retail Crime Unit of Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed two new felony criminal cases today, marking five prosecutions since the unit's establishment last year.
Justice Department announces new initiatives for improving access to immigration courts
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve access to the immigration court system, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is establishing a new leadership position within its Office of the Director. This role will focus on enhancing access to the immigration system and finding innovative ways to increase representation rates for noncitizens in immigration court. The new leader will serve as EOIR’s public-facing point of contact for government and public stakeholders.
Attorney General recovers nearly $500K from Indy car dealer for deceptive practices
Bait-and-switch sales tactics, falsely advertised prices, and preying on Hoosiers with subprime credit are the alleged misdeeds of four Indianapolis used-car stores. Following a settlement with Attorney General Todd Rokita, the business will be required to pay back almost half a million dollars to deceived consumers.
Ohio AG announces reindictment over alleged $72M investor fraud scheme
Managers of a Lucas County investment firm accused of deceiving and defrauding investors in a decade-long scheme have been reindicted on multiple felonies as part of a multi-year investigation and prosecution, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
Attorney General warns Floridians about lottery scams on National Lottery Day
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—On National Lottery Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians of scams involving lotteries, prizes, and sweepstakes. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scams involving prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries caused nearly $340 million in financial losses to consumers last year and were the third-most commonly reported scam across the nation. Attorney General Moody is issuing tips for Floridians to avoid being swindled.
Oregon DOJ finds no criminal charges warranted in Singh-DPO donation probe
The Oregon Department of Justice Criminal Justice Division (CJD) has concluded its investigation into a $500,000 contribution made by Mr. Nishad Singh to the Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO), initially reported under the name "Prime Trust." The CJD found insufficient evidence to support criminal charges, determining that the state would be unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Singh or any other individual committed a crime.
Justice Department reports success on updated student-loan bankruptcy discharge process
The Justice Department, in close coordination with the Department of Education, announced today the continued success of a process instituted in November 2022 for handling cases where individuals seek to discharge their federal student loans in bankruptcy. Data tracking the effectiveness of the process over the last year and a half show that it is achieving its goal of providing a more transparent, equitable, and streamlined mechanism for borrowers to request a discharge of their student loans in consumer bankruptcy cases. The process has resulted in increasing numbers of...
Kristen Clarke highlights DOJ efforts at UnidosUS Annual Conference
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke addressed the UnidosUS Annual Conference, expressing gratitude for the organization's efforts to support Latino communities. Clarke highlighted the Department of Justice's (DOJ) initiatives aimed at combating racism, hate crimes, human trafficking, and ensuring constitutional policing.
America First Legal issues ultimatum over non-citizen voting rights
Yesterday, America First Legal (AFL) issued legal demand letters to all 15 Arizona County Recorders, urging them to remove foreign citizens from their voter rolls. The letter, sent on behalf of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona, calls for election officials to meet their legal obligations to prevent non-citizens from voting. AFL warned that failure to comply would result in legal action.
Former US official charged over unregistered work for South Korean government
Sue Mi Terry, 54, of New York, New York, was arrested yesterday and presented on criminal charges related to offenses under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
Attorney General Nessel warns of new government imposter scam targeting Michigan residents
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to be vigilant against a new impersonation scam targeting consumers. The scam involves individuals posing as representatives offering “free government money from the CARES Act,” claiming the funds are expiring soon in an effort to steal personal information.
Foley Expands Health Care Capabilities with National Team of Corporate and Regulatory Lawyers, Simultaneously Opens Office in Raleigh
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm significantly strengthened its Health Care & Life Sciences Sector capabilities with the addition of a well-accomplished national group of attorneys and, in tandem, opened a new office in Raleigh, North Carolina to serve clients in another strategic market.
Attorney General James warns against price gouging amid severe weather in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert today, warning businesses against price gouging of essential items as severe weather impacts communities throughout New York. The Governor has declared a state of emergency for the entire state following multiple tornadoes in Central New York, causing power outages and disruptions affecting hundreds of thousands.
Former Las Vegas official charged with defrauding charity funds
A federal grand jury has indicted a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and current Nye County, Nevada, justice of the peace for allegedly defrauding donors to a charity intended to memorialize police officers who died in the line of duty.
Two Providence men sentenced for trafficking fentanyl and possessing ghost guns
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that two Providence men have been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve a combined 41 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for trafficking 16 kilograms of fentanyl and possessing two ghost guns.
Wisconsin DOJ seeks intervention in Planned Parenthood's challenge on near-total abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion and memorandum in support of the Kaul v. Urmanski State Plaintiffs intervening as petitioners in the Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski original action.