Ohio State Executive - Attorney General
Recent News About Ohio State Executive - Attorney General
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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.
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Former VFW quartermaster sentenced for theft in central Ohio
The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post has been sentenced to repay over $35,000 after being found guilty of theft.
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Ohio sues U.S. Gypsum over sinkholes threatening State Route 2
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal proceedings against the United States Gypsum Company (USG) for failing to maintain underground mines, which led to dangerous sinkholes near State Route 2 in Ottawa County.
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Attorney General Yost honors Ben Espy's legacy after funeral services
Attorney General Dave Yost has paid tribute to Ben Espy, a former state Senate Minority Leader and Columbus City Council member, following his funeral services.
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Ohio Attorney General highlights anti-human trafficking efforts in 2024
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has reflected on the efforts made in 2024 to combat human trafficking across the state.
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Miami Valley task force seizes 10 kilograms of cocaine in major bust
A significant narcotics operation in Ohio has led to the seizure of 10 kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of a suspect, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck.
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Yost releases report on officer-involved critical incident investigations
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has released a report detailing the investigations of officer-involved critical incidents (OICI) conducted by his office.
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Ohio enacts new law targeting rise in organized retail theft
Legislation designed to combat organized retail theft has been signed into law in Ohio.
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Ohio committee marks five years fighting opioid crisis with scientific approach
A committee established by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is celebrating five years of work in the fight against opioid use disorder.
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Ohio's OOCIC seizes $92M in narcotics; reports record methamphetamine bust
Law enforcement task forces under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) have reported significant seizures of illegal drugs, firearms, and currency in 2024.
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BCI supervisor completes FBI National Academy training
A BCI Special Agent Supervisor has completed the FBI National Academy, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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Ohio to lead class-action suit against ZoomInfo over pension fund losses
Ohio has been appointed as the lead plaintiff in a securities class-action lawsuit against ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. The software company is accused of misleading investors, resulting in $75.9 million in losses for two state pension funds.
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Former deputy sheriff sentenced for sexual battery involving student
A former deputy sheriff from Preble County, Ohio, who served as a school resource officer, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
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Former Ohio teacher sentenced to prison over relationship with student
A former teacher from the Bloom-Vernon Local School District has been sentenced to one year in prison for engaging in a sexual relationship with a student.
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Clinton County man jailed for leading deer poaching operation
A man from Clinton County has been sentenced to jail for his role in a significant deer poaching case, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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Ohio massage parlor operators indicted on multiple felony charges
A yearlong investigation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the indictment of three women accused of operating illicit massage parlors.
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Ohio AG expands anti-dumping campaign with $1 million in new cleanup grants
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expanding the "Shine a Light on Dumpers" initiative by introducing $1 million in grants for community cleanup efforts.
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Task force targets human trafficking with recent arrests and convictions
The Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force is intensifying its efforts against human traffickers during the holiday season.
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Ohio AG approves qualified immunity amendment summary after Supreme Court ruling
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has accepted the summary of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at eliminating qualified immunity for peace officers.
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Attorneys General propose measures against Google's alleged anticompetitive practices
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 37 other attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), has put forward a plan to address Google's alleged anticompetitive practices.