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Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Convicts Five in Thomas County Shooting
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that five members of RNBA, a hybrid criminal street gang based in Boston, Georgia, have been convicted and sentenced to prison for their involvement in a shooting that occurred at the Green Food Market in Thomasville on April 3, 2022.
Ann Arbor Woman to Stand Trial for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Fraud
Yulonda Eckel, 56, of Ann Arbor, waived preliminary examination and was bound over to stand trial in the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County for allegedly fraudulently obtaining two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the federal government totaling over $41,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
AG Campbell Announces Fair Labor Settlement With Construction Company On Margaritaville Project
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that her Office has reached a settlement with a Virginia-based construction company, Remby Contractors, LLC, and its owner, Remberto Rodriguez, for violating the rights of employees working on a renovation project at the Cape Codder Hotel in Hyannis.
Energy Transfer has no plans to end case against Greenpeace over pipeline protests
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – The lead partner in the Dakota Access Pipeline won't give up on a lawsuit against Greenpeace over violent protests, announcing recently that it will “stand in opposition to [Greenpeace]’s repeated attempts to avoid accountability for breaking the law.”
Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general call for Congress to require surgeon general warning on social media platforms
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Phil Weiser and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.
Montana secures $900K from multi-state unclaimed property settlement
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Montana will receive over $900,000 in a multi-state settlement, ending the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute with Delaware.
Justice officials visit El Paso to discuss civil rights issues
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte of the Justice Department’s Office of Legislative Affairs traveled to El Paso, Texas, on Sept. 16 to engage with stakeholders in underserved communities and reaffirm the department’s commitment to protecting the civil rights of all Americans. U.S. Attorney Jamie Esparza for the Western District of Texas joined them for the meetings.
Summerville man arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Christopher Michael McCoy, 45, of Summerville, S.C., on 13 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.
Justice Department sues vessel owner over Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction
On September 18, 2024, Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks on the Justice Department's lawsuit against the owner and operator of the Motor Vessel DALI. The vessel was responsible for destroying the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, resulting in six fatalities.
California restaurant owner convicted for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
A federal jury in San Diego convicted a California man yesterday of wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax crimes for schemes to defraud COVID-19 relief programs and file false tax returns.
Justice Department secures over $15M from OceanFirst Bank for redlining claims
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that OceanFirst Bank, N.A. has agreed to pay over $15 million to resolve allegations of redlining in predominantly Black, Hispanic, and Asian neighborhoods in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. Redlining is an illegal practice where lenders avoid providing credit services based on the race, color, or national origin of residents.
Dundy County Clerk Magistrate Deborah League announces retirement
Dundy County Clerk Magistrate and Nebraska County Court Record Retention Specialist Deborah League has announced her retirement, effective December 13, 2024. League's departure will come after over twenty-one years of service to the Judicial Branch.
Beaufort County man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Alexis Jimenez, 24, of Okatie, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
Attorney General James' office releases report on Jarrel Garris' death
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Jarrel Garris, who died on July 10, 2023, after an encounter with members of the New Rochelle Police Department (NRPD) that occurred on July 3, 2023, in New Rochelle. Following a thorough investigation, which included a review of body-worn camera footage and security camera video, 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...
Justice Department sues vessel owner over Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction
On September 18, 2024, Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Chetan A. Patil delivered remarks regarding the Justice Department's lawsuit against Grace Ocean and Synergy, the owner and operator of the Motor Vessel DALI. The lawsuit seeks to recover over $100 million in federal taxpayer funds spent in response to the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, punitive damages are sought due to what is described as "reckless and grossly negligent conduct" by these entities.
Attorney General Nessel endorses new MiEJScreen environmental justice tool
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging residents to utilize MiEJScreen, an environmental justice resource recently launched by the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate (OEJPA) in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). MiEJScreen, developed by the OEJPA with stakeholder and community input, is an interactive environmental justice screening tool that allows users to identify Michigan communities that may be disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards.
Attorney General Bonta issues statement after Kroger-Albertsons antitrust hearing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement following the conclusion of the preliminary injunction hearing in the state’s lawsuit challenging Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons.
AG files suit against Pittsburgh-based robotics toy company over unfulfilled orders
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that her office has filed a lawsuit against Digital Dream Labs regarding the robotics and educational-technology company’s widespread failures to fulfill orders, issue refunds, or respond to consumer requests.
Idaho voter ID laws upheld by federal court amid constitutional challenge
Attorney General Labrador successfully defends Idaho voter ID laws in federal court
Oak Street agrees $60M settlement over alleged false claims act violations
Oak Street Health, headquartered in Chicago and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, has agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to third-party insurance agents in exchange for recruiting seniors to Oak Street Health’s primary care clinics.