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Attorney General settles with service center over deceptive parking ticket practices
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, over the State College-based company’s private ticketing practices.
Attorney General's office releases report on Kyle Lockett's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released a report today on the death of Kyle Lockett, who died on November 3, 2022, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx. The investigation included a review of security camera footage, interviews with involved officers, and comprehensive legal analysis. OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the officers' actions against Mr. Lockett were justified under New York law.
Pardon attorney visits FCI Thomson to discuss clemency process
On July 23, Pardon Attorney Elizabeth Oyer and members of her team visited Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Thomson, a low-security Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) facility for male inmates with an adjacent minimum-security satellite camp, located in Thomson, Illinois. The Pardon Attorney and her team hosted a series of educational sessions about the federal clemency process and answered questions from FBOP staff and incarcerated individuals.
Attorney General files civil rights complaint against Bath couple for alleged harassment
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has filed a civil complaint under the Maine Civil Rights Act in Sagadahoc County Superior Court against Andrew Pinkham, 44, and Ranada Pinkham, 43, of Bath. The complaint alleges that the Pinkhams targeted their neighbors, a Black family originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with racist and xenophobic harassment. The Attorney General is requesting that the court bar the Pinkhams from contacting their neighbors.
AG Ferguson's inaugural AI Task Force meeting invites public comment
The public is invited to participate in the first meeting of Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force on Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Myrtle Beach man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Binhaur Chan, 47, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South Carolina Attorney General's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Horry County Sheriff's Office, Conway Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations, all members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.
Ohio man sentenced for threats against clinic and money laundering
An Ohio man was sentenced today for threatening to destroy a reproductive health services facility in Columbus, Ohio, and for conspiring to commit money laundering.
Derby resident sentenced to probation for possession of child sexual abuse material
Jeffrey Newbegin, 67, of Derby, Vermont, was sentenced today in Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Criminal Division, after pleading guilty to one felony count of possession of child sexual abuse materials. The Attorney General’s Office announced the sentencing.
Rock Hill man faces charges for possession of child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Alan Don Ayers, 60, of Rock Hill, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the York County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office and Homeland Security Investigations, both members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
AG Moody warns Floridians about summer vacation rental scams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is continuing the 2024 Summer Scams Series: Sunny Days and Shady Deals to inform Floridians about common summertime scams. In this installment, Attorney General Moody is warning Floridians about vacation rental scams. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2023 Internet Crime Complaint Center Report, real estate scams, including schemes involving short-term rentals, resulted in nearly $150 million in losses nationwide.
AG Nessel praises judge's decision on FTC's noncompete ban
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel commended Judge Kelley Hodge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for rejecting a challenge to block the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements. Nessel, who previously joined a multistate coalition supporting the FTC rule, praised the decision in April to implement a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements.
AFL files civil rights complaint against CrowdStrike over alleged discrimination
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CrowdStrike). The complaint alleges that CrowdStrike engages in discriminatory practices by limiting, segregating, and classifying white and male employees for training and promotions under its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Attorney General James secures $100K from Cameo over misleading product endorsement videos
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with Baron App Inc., the owner of Cameo, for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements. Under the settlement agreement, Cameo must pay $100,000 in penalties, including $25,000 to New York state, and implement programs to ensure all paid advertisements are properly labeled.
Nineteen charged with migrant smuggling into US via Pacific Ocean
Nineteen alleged members of a human smuggling organization have been charged for coordinating the smuggling of dozens of unauthorized migrants into the United States from Mexico, primarily using personal watercraft via the Pacific Ocean. Nine of the 19 are currently in custody. A grand jury returned an indictment against 14 members, and a complaint was filed against an additional five.
Federal court halts Biden-Harris Title IX rule implementation
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued a statement regarding the preliminary injunction by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in Arkansas v. U.S. Department of Education, which halts the implementation of the Biden-Harris administration’s new rule interpreting Title IX.
Attorney General Miyares asks SCOTUS to block new EPA power plant regulations
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares and representatives from 24 other states have filed an emergency motion requesting the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new regulations on existing coal-, natural gas-, and oil-fired power plants.
AG Henry sues Pittsburgh-area contractor over illegal contracts
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Brothers All Around Service, LLC and its owner, John McDonald, alleging that the Allegheny County home improvement company used illegal contracts and failed to complete jobs or provide refunds.
Attorney General challenges 'Open Primary Initiative' over alleged deceptive marketing
Attorney General Raúl Labrador filed a petition today with the Idaho Supreme Court challenging a ballot initiative promoted as the “Open Primary Initiative.” The petition for a writ of prohibition or writ of mandate addresses two main issues with the initiative.
Michigan judiciary receives $17.5M boost for efficiency and security
LANSING, MI, July 24, 2024 – The state budget signed today by the Governor allocates over $17.5 million in new funding to the Michigan judiciary for the next fiscal year (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025), along with limited additional funding for the remainder of this fiscal year. This budget aims to enhance efficiency through a statewide case management system and improve the safety of Michigan jurists.
New Jersey man charged with terrorism offenses related to Salman Rushdie attack
Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, was arraigned today in federal court in connection with attempting to provide material support to Hizballah, a designated foreign terrorist organization; engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries; and providing material support to terrorists.