LEGAL NEWSLINE

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a 625-count indictment charging five individuals for their involvement in a gun trafficking operation that sold ghost guns, assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Queens, New York. The investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) recovered 86 firearms – including 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons – along with over 90 high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The operation involved transporting 3D-printed ghost...

Attorney General Ellison takes actions to protect consumers from deceptive conduct in the solar industry

OVW conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction: Targeted Support for Alaska Native Tribes Special Initiative (STCJ AK) Program solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this program’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.

Attorney General Raoul joins coalition in support of drug pricing transparency

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has expanded his investigation into the Chinese Service Center in St. Louis to ensure its compliance with Missouri law. He issued a civil investigative demand after obtaining evidence suggesting that the service center violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.

A federal court in the Eastern District of New York issued a permanent injunction yesterday against a Brooklyn, New York, tax return preparer.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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).