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Montana DCI investigates officer-involved shooting in Valley County

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The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday night in Valley County.

AG Moody reminds colleges about protections for Jewish students

By Legal Newsline |
As colleges and universities begin a new academic year, Attorney General Ashley Moody today reminded higher education officials in Florida of their duty to protect Jewish students from harassment, intimidation, and other incidents of antisemitism. This reminder follows radical antisemitic protests across the nation and destructive protests at colleges and universities in the previous academic year.

North Dakota Insurance Department seeks attorney for administrative role

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The North Dakota Insurance Department has announced a job opening for an attorney. The department's mission is to oversee the insurance marketplace, safeguard promises made to consumers by insurance companies, and foster a fair and thriving marketplace. The position involves collaborating with staff, criminal and civil investigators, and fellow attorneys to prepare administrative and criminal cases for enforcement and prosecution.

Attorneys general urge Brown University to reject Israeli divestment proposal

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Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced that he, along with 23 other state attorneys general, has sent a letter urging Brown University to reject a proposal for divestment from companies conducting business with Israel. The move is said to trigger anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction (BDS) laws in several states.

Attorney General warns against price gouging amid federal emergency in Suffolk County

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New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert today, warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County. This follows a federal emergency declaration due to severe weather that caused heavy flooding and significant damage on Long Island. The state's price gouging statute aims to prevent businesses from exploiting consumers by selling essential goods or services at excessively high prices during market disruptions or emergencies.

Colorado man charged for online threats against officials

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A Colorado man will make his initial appearance at the federal courthouse in Durango, Colorado, today on federal charges in connection with a series of online threats he made toward election officials in Colorado and Arizona, a Colorado state judge, and federal law enforcement agents.

Colorado dentist charged with six counts of tax evasion

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A federal grand jury in Denver has returned an indictment unsealed on Friday, charging a Colorado dentist with six counts of tax evasion for his use of an illegal tax shelter.

Attorney General announces takedown of large-scale retail theft ring

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Five suspects charged in connection with $71,000 theft operation targeting multiple counties across Lehigh Valley and Capitol regions

Boone County secures conviction in decades-old case through SAFE Kit Initiative

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office secured a conviction for sexual assault against Lonny Ray Caldwell after the AGO’s SAFE Kit Initiative obtained a CODIS hit matching his DNA.

Los Angeles settles $38M claim over misuse of HUD grant funds

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The City of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $38.2 million to resolve allegations that it knowingly failed to meet federal accessibility requirements when it sought and used Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds for multifamily affordable housing.

Attorney General Alan Wilson seeks answers from ActBlue over fundraising fraud allegations

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a letter to the CEO of ActBlue, addressing allegations that the political fundraising group may have engaged in potentially fraudulent or illegal activities.

Idaho and Texas lead multi-state lawsuit against expanded parole-in-place program

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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are leading 14 other states in a lawsuit filed in a Texas U.S. District Court, seeking to end the Biden-Harris Administration’s expansion of the Parole-in-Place (PIP) Program. Traditionally administered on a case-by-case basis, the PIP program allows undocumented individuals who entered the country without authorization to remain in the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.

Agreement reached to preserve labor & delivery services at Sharon Hospital

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Attorney General Tong has announced an agreement with Northwell Health, Inc. and Nuvance Health to preserve labor and delivery services at Sharon Hospital and strengthen access to local healthcare in Western Connecticut. This agreement resolves the antitrust investigation into the proposed affiliation between the two hospital systems.

New York auto repair shop owner sentenced for tax fraud conspiracy

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A New York man was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by concealing income from the IRS.

Organized Crime Task Force seizes marijuana and firearms in Okmulgee County

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Agents from the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with several law enforcement agencies, led a raid on August 20 at an illegal marijuana grow operation in Okmulgee County. The operation resulted in the confiscation of a significant amount of marijuana and plants.

Providence man sentenced to nine years for child molestation

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A Providence man has been sentenced to nine years in state prison for child molestation, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today. Richard Hernandez Fernandez, 23, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 between 2016 and 2018.

Justice Department secures settlement over immigration-related discrimination claims

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The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement with BreakthroughFuel LLC (Breakthrough), a transportation management company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with nationwide operations. The agreement resolves the department’s determination that Breakthrough violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against a non-U.S. citizen worker when the company withdrew its offer to work on a project based on his citizenship status.

Illinois joins $82.5 million antitrust settlement with varsity brands

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Attorney General Raoul announces $82.5 million proposed settlement with Varsity Brands

Fairfield County man convicted for murder after fatal stabbing at party

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the conviction of a Fairfield County man for murder following a weeklong jury trial in Hocking County.

AG Moody urges vigilance against voter fraud at annual conference

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody addressed the Florida Tax Collectors Association Annual Conference in Orlando, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting voter fraud. Tax collector offices, where Floridians frequently interact with government services, play a significant role beyond tax collection. These offices provide vehicle tags, hunting licenses, driver’s licenses, and facilitate voter registration.