Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
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Recent News About Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
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Cell phone repairman pleads guilty to downloading nude photos from customers
A man from Gallia County has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to downloading nude photos from customers' phones while working at a cell phone repair business.
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Mahoning Valley task force arrests highlight efforts against human trafficking
Authorities in northeast Ohio have arrested over a dozen men in early 2025 as part of ongoing efforts by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force to combat human trafficking.
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Juvenile charged with murder in Fairfax woman's death
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the February 2 homicide of a 64-year-old woman in Fairfax, Ohio.
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Ohio schools eligible for $11M in safety grants from state
Ohio schools have the opportunity to apply for a portion of nearly $11 million in safety grants, according to an announcement made by Attorney General Dave Yost.
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Yost proposes workforce expansion plan with JobsOhio funding
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has put forward a proposal aimed at expanding the workforce as part of the 15-year extension of JobsOhio.
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Lawrence County man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse charges
A Lawrence County man has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually abusing a minor, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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Authorities identify Franklin County John Doe as Pedro Martinez Cruz
Ohio authorities have successfully identified a man whose picture was recently released to the public in hopes of gathering information.
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Attorney General seeks delay on extending JobsOhio liquor profits lease
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging a delay in the proposed 15-year extension of JobsOhio's lease on state liquor profits.
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Ohio authorities seek public help in solving Fairfax homicide
The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Fairfax Police Department are asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a homicide case.
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State attorneys general challenge Wisconsin court ruling on religious charity
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 18 other state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Ohio Attorney General vows justice for East Palestine on derailment anniversary
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost visited East Palestine on the second anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment to emphasize the state's commitment to accountability for those affected by the incident.
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Ohio AG files suit over undelivered gravestones
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal action against a Dayton resident and a cemetery association for allegedly accepting payments for gravestones without delivering the products.
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Ohio AG launches multiple ways for public to report human trafficking
The Ohio Attorney General's office has launched a new statewide Human Trafficking Hotline, accessible in four different ways.
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Ohio AG files lawsuits against two central Ohio auto dealerships
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal action against two auto dealerships in central Ohio, citing alleged violations of consumer protection laws.
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Authorities seek public's help identifying John Doe found in Columbus
Ohio authorities are requesting assistance from the public to identify a man whose body was discovered in Columbus on December 19.
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Ohio AG joins forces with trucking industry against human trafficking
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced a new partnership aimed at expanding efforts to combat human trafficking across the state.
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Drug drop-off day collects over 200 pounds of medication in Montgomery County
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's office organized its eighth Drug Dropoff Day in Montgomery County, collecting 216.6 pounds of unused or expired prescription medications.
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Coalition urges DHS review of nations with temporary protected status
A coalition of 18 states, led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, is urging the federal government to review countries with temporary protected status (TPS).
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Chilean nationals indicted for burglary spree in Southwest Ohio
An investigation by the Southwest Ohio Burglary Task Force has resulted in the arrest and indictment of four Chilean nationals accused of conducting a series of burglaries in affluent neighborhoods.
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Ohio implements new rules for signature protection
New consumer protections have been implemented in Ohio to prevent the unauthorized use of signatures, according to Attorney General Dave Yost.