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Ohio Attorney General condemns attack on Michigan LDS church
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has issued a statement following an attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan.
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Ohio arrests 135 people statewide in 'Operation Next Door' targeting sex buyers
A statewide human trafficking operation in Ohio led to the arrest of 135 individuals seeking to buy sex, including those attempting to solicit minors, according to an announcement by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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Former caregiver sentenced for rape of elderly residents in Ashtabula County
A former caregiver at a Conneaut retirement community has been sentenced to prison for raping elderly residents, according to an announcement from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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Ohio attorney general announces indictments against 16 medicaid providers accused of fraud
Indictments have been filed against 16 Medicaid providers in Ohio, accusing them of collectively stealing $1.7 million from the government health-care program.
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Clark County man receives prison sentence for fatal Springfield shooting
A Clark County man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for the murder of a 20-year-old in Springfield, Ohio.
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Columbus residents indicted on human trafficking and narcotics charges
Five people from Columbus have been indicted by a Franklin County grand jury on charges related to violent crime, narcotics distribution, and human trafficking.
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Ohio Attorney General appeals dismissal of Google common carrier lawsuit
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an appeal following a Delaware County Common Pleas judge’s decision to dismiss the state’s lawsuit against Google.
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Washington County man convicted in decades-old double homicide
A Washington County jury has found Scott Hickman, 53, of Waterford, guilty in the 1995 murders of Kimberly Fulton and her 17-month-old son, Daniel.
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Ohio attorney general announces indictments against ten accused of Medicaid fraud
Ten Medicaid providers have been indicted in Franklin County, Ohio, on charges of fraud and theft after allegedly billing the government health-care program for services not rendered.
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Ohio Attorney General certifies language for proposed equal rights constitutional amendment
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has certified the petition title and summary for a proposed constitutional amendment known as the “Ohio Equal Rights Amendment.” This measure would add Section 23 to Article I of the Ohio Constitution.
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Ohio Attorney General certifies ‘Right to Marry’ amendment petition for next steps
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has certified the petition title and summary for a proposed constitutional amendment called the “Ohio Right to Marry Amendment.” This measure aims to repeal Article XV, Section 11 of the Ohio Constitution.
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Ohio law enforcement raids four massage parlors over suspected human trafficking
Law enforcement task forces in northeast Ohio, coordinated by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, conducted raids on four massage parlors suspected of labor and sex trafficking.
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Court orders $3 million penalty for abandoned hazardous waste by recycling firms
A Franklin County judge has ordered Closed Loop Refining & Recovery and Closed Loop Glass Solutions, two defunct electronics-recycling companies, to pay $3 million in civil penalties for abandoning large amounts of hazardous waste in Columbus.
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Monroe County man indicted on child rape charges after trafficking investigation
A man from Monroe County, Jonathan Neff, age 33, has been indicted on nine felony charges related to the alleged rape of a child.
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Attorney General Yost highlights survivor contributions at Ohio’s sixth annual Human Trafficking Summit
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost led the sixth annual Human Trafficking Summit in Columbus, focusing on supporting survivors and launching new training for first responders.
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Former caregiver indicted on rape charges involving elderly residents
A former caregiver at a retirement community in Conneaut, Ohio, has been indicted on charges of rape involving elderly residents.
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Yost urges Ohio counties to unite for property tax reform
Attorney General Dave Yost has called on county officials in Ohio to form a coalition aimed at reforming property taxes.
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Ohio AG certifies title for proposed equal rights constitutional amendment
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has approved the petition title and summary for a proposed constitutional amendment named the "Ohio Equal Rights Amendment."
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Ohio AG sues three businesses over consumer fraud allegations
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal proceedings against three businesses accused of defrauding consumers.
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Ohio AG files charges against 13 medicaid providers over alleged fraudulent claims
In a series of indictments filed this month, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's office has accused 13 Medicaid providers of defrauding the government healthcare program.