Attorney General Dave Yost
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Attorney General Yost Provides Legal Analysis of State Issues 1 and 2 Ahead of November Vote
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is providing Ohioans with vital clarity and transparency in anticipation of the Nov. 7 vote on State Issue 1 and State Issue 2, two contentious citizen-initiated ballot proposals.
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AG Yost Announces $49.5 Million Multistate Settlement with Blackbaud Over Data Breach
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 49 other attorneys general today announced a $49.5 million settlement with Blackbaud, Inc. over the software company’s data-security practices and its response to a breach in 2020 that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers.
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AG Yost to Award Grants for Streamlined Threat Response at Schools
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced $4 million in grant funding available to local school districts to buy technology that links them directly to law enforcement in an effort to improve crisis response and crime prevention. “When a crisis is unfolding, school administrators need tools that can quickly inform law enforcement of potential threats,”
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Yost, 25 Other AGs Confront Pornhub's Parent Company Over Predator Loophole
A potential loophole that could let predators share videos of child sex abuse on Pornhub has Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 25 of his counterparts demanding answers from the company behind the website.
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AG Yost Announces Shutdown of Renergy’s Foul-Smelling ‘Digester’ in Greene County
Facing continuing complaints about raunchy odors stemming from environmental violations, Renergy has agreed to permanently close down its organic waste treatment facility in Greene County – a victory for the facility’s neighbors and the state as a whole.
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Attorney General Holds Kickoff Meeting for Teen Ambassador Board
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost this week welcomed members of his 2023-24 Teen Ambassador Board with a meet-and-greet session, presentations from key members of his staff, and a front-row seat at an afternoon press conference.
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Forensic and Digital Facial Reconstruction of Stark County John Doe Released to Public
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier and Stark County Coroner Dr. Ron Rusnak today released a forensic facial reconstruction of an unidentified man whose remains were discovered in Canton on Dec. 22, 2001.
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Central Ohio Builder Accused of Stealing $500,000+ from Consumers Is Indicted in Delaware County
A central Ohio builder of pole barns and garages who was previously sued by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has now been indicted on 51 felony charges by a Delaware County grand jury, Yost announced today.
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Petition Summary on Redistricting Is Rejected Due to Lack of Clarity and Accuracy
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the petition summary of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would modify the legislative redistricting process.
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AG Yost Secures the Last Judgments in Massive Texas-Based Robocall Scheme
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced judgments with the final defendants in a massive robocall operation that bombarded Americans with illegal calls, including an alleged 69 million in Ohio.
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AG Yost Issues Statement on the Passing of Chuck Calvert
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement on the passing of former state Rep. Chuck Calvert:
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AG Yost Applauds FCC’s Record Penalty Against Auto Warranty Scam Robocalls
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is praising the Federal Communications Commission for imposing a record-breaking $299,997,000 fine against a multiplayer robocall enterprise, marking a notable victory in the collaborative battle against such illegal operations.
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AG Yost Sues Woodworking Company for Leaving Customers in the Dust
Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Dayton man and his custom woodworking company that are accused of taking more than $33,000 from consumers without delivering the products they ordered.
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AG Yost Recognizes Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy with STAR Designation
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy today became the 19th law enforcement training organization in the state recognized as a STAR Academy by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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AG Yost Joins FTC, Other States in Announcing Enforcement Sweep to Squash Illegal Robocalls
In collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement partners nationwide, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today unveiled an initiative that expands the crackdown on illegal robocall operations responsible for inundating consumers with billions of unwanted calls. The joint state and federal “Operation Stop Scam Calls” builds upon the ongoing efforts of Ohio and other states to combat the persistent problem of robocalls and other unlawful telemarketing.
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Highland County Man Sentenced to 19 to Life for Raping Child, Sexually Abusing Another
A Highland County man was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for the sexual abuse of two children, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on June 29.
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AG Yost Addresses Importance of Elder Abuse Awareness and Work at Conference
Ohio Attorney Dave Yost this morning kicked off the annual conference presented by his Elder Abuse Commission with a message of gratitude to the advocates and professionals who work to protect “our great-grandparents, our grandparents and our parents.”
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Announces Jail Time for Environmental Violators
The Environmental Enforcement Section of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office recently logged a pair of court victories, securing jail time for two environmental polluters in separate cases - one in southeast Ohio and the other in northeast Ohio.
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AG Yost Secures $679.6 Million for Opioid Recovery From Settlement With 2 Drug Makers, 2 Pharmacies
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 21 other attorneys general have secured final approval of a combined $17.3 billion settlement that will hold drug makers Teva and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens accountable for their role in the opioid-addiction crisis and help pay for ongoing recovery efforts.
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DNA Technology Links Suspect to Second Child Homicide in Boardman Township During 1970s
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on June 08, 2023 joined Boardman Township Chief of Police Todd Werth and Mahoning County Prosecuting Attorney Gina DeGenova to announce the identification of a suspect in a 1975 cold case homicide.