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Former nurse practitioner sentenced for fraudulent oxycodone prescription scheme

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A former certified registered nurse practitioner from western Pennsylvania has been sentenced for writing fraudulent prescriptions for Oxycodone.

Attorney General Garland praises Southern District NY's achievements

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, expressing gratitude and pride in their work.

James calls on Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general, has called on Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

New Jersey postmaster faces federal charges for alleged sexual assault

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A U.S. Postal Service Postmaster has been indicted on federal civil rights charges related to a sexual assault incident involving a postal employee.

Dickinson County man faces trial on multiple sexual conduct charges

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Last Friday, Trentin McWilliams, a 23-year-old man from Norway, Michigan, who recently resided in California, was ordered to stand trial in the 41st Circuit Court in Dickinson County.

Attorneys general urge FCC action against illegal robocalls

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Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).

Ken Paxton blocks attempt to revive Obama-era overtime regulation

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully blocked a regulation from the U.S. Department of Labor that sought to change overtime requirements, which he argued was in violation of federal law.

Council forwards three nominees for court of appeals vacancy

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The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments has announced its nominees for the Court of Appeals Western Section.

Washington Courts network restoration underway after unauthorized activity

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The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is in the process of restoring systems on the Washington Courts network after successful work and testing over the weekend.

Moody shares tips during International Fraud Awareness Week

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On International Fraud Awareness Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody has provided guidance to help Floridians protect themselves from fraud.

Texas Supreme Court rules against delaying child murderer's execution

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant legal victory at the Texas Supreme Court, effectively halting an effort by activists and some state legislators to delay the execution of Robert Roberson.

Report concludes NYPD officer justified in fatal shooting of Mamady Cisse

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New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report concerning the death of Mamady Cisse, who died on September 9, 2023, following an encounter with New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers...

United Illuminating announces 4.7% winter rate hike effective January

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Attorney General William Tong has expressed concern over the upcoming increase in standard service rates announced by United Illuminating.

Attorney general secures guilty plea in PPP loan fraud case

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a guilty plea from Arnita Rudd, a former state employee, in a case involving fraudulent acquisition of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

Attorneys General urge FCC action on robocall database

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Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.

Morgan City man arrested on multiple charges including first-degree rape

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Agents from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, led by Attorney General Liz Murrill, arrested Carrol Ray Clark from Morgan City on November 6, 2024.

Buckeye Institute files brief urging SCOTUS to affirm property rights

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On November 18, 2024, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of GHP Management Corp. v. Los Angeles.

FCC urged by state AGs to strengthen anti-robocall measures

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Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database, aiming to curb illegal robocalls.

Attorney General Bonta addresses court ruling on Huntington Beach voter ID law

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has responded to a recent ruling by the Orange County Superior Court concerning Huntington Beach's voter identification law, Measure A. This law, which seeks to impose voter ID requirements for municipal...

Gun buyback event in Peekskill results in collection of 103 firearms

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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 103 firearms were surrendered at a gun buyback event in Peekskill.