LEGAL NEWSLINE

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released a report on the death of Michael Dotel, who died on December 23, 2023, following an encounter with New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in the Bronx. The investigation included interviews with officers and civilian witnesses, review of body-worn camera footage, and comprehensive legal analysis. OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officer’s actions were justified under New York law.

Northridge Construction Corporation was sentenced today in federal court for violating a worker safety standard, which caused the death of one of its employees, and for making two false statements obstructing a federal agency’s subsequent investigation.

Aug. 6, 2024 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser is informing consumers about their new rights under the law if they purchase a new motor vehicle that turns out to be defective. Weiser issued a public advisory, designed to help consumers understand their rights and provide guidance to dealers to understand their responsibilities.

The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act:

A New York man pleaded guilty today to failing to collect and pay over employment taxes from wages of his company’s employees.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, urging the court to revisit an opinion striking down a Minnesota law that prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed handguns in public.

Attorney General Henry issued a statement regarding the U.S. District Court of Columbia’s decision in the antitrust litigation, United States v. Google.

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Women in Federal Law Enforcement Foundation (WIFLE) on August 6, 2024. She thanked Director Wray and Acting Deputy Secretary Canegallo for their leadership and collaboration.

The Justice Department once described the Voting Rights Act (VRA) as the most effective piece of civil rights legislation ever enacted. President Lyndon B. Johnson, when he signed the bill on Aug. 6, 1965, called it “one of the most monumental laws in the entire history of American freedom.”

A U.S. district court has ruled in favor of plaintiffs, including Indiana, 51 other states and territories, and the U.S. Department of Justice, in a case against Google over monopolistic practices related to its search function and search text advertising.

The Hon. Robert C. I. McBurney has stepped down as Presiding Officer of the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) Hearing Panel after more than seven years of service.

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael J. Holbrook issued a ruling today in the House Bill 68 case.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on August 6, 2024, highlighting the efforts and successes in combating violent crime and drug trafficking.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the appointment of Theresa J. Cypher as Van Buren County Public Administrator.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, and San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl in announcing the establishment of the San Diego Gun Violence Prevention Program Task Force. This program is supported by grants from DOJ and the Judicial Council of California focused on ensuring court protection orders such as Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders are effectively utilized, implemented, and enforced to protect survivors and prevent gun...

Attorney General Raoul joins coalition to defend CEQ’s revised regulations implementing NEPA

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement following a federal judge's ruling that Google violated antitrust laws to maintain its market dominance. The lawsuit was brought by Arkansas, the U.S. Department of Justice, and 13 other state attorneys general.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general in an amicus brief before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The brief supports President Biden’s Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV Parole Program). This program offers qualified individuals from these countries an opportunity to apply for advance travel authorization and be considered on a case-by-case basis for temporary humanitarian parole of up to two years, which includes employment...

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a South Kingstown man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to serve 25 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading nolo contendere to multiple counts of child molestation against a victim under the age of 14 from 2015 to 2022.

The Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on August 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. The session will take place in person at the Windsor County Courthouse, Vermont Superior Court, located at 12 The Green, Woodstock. Remote attendance is also available via Microsoft Teams.