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Attorney General Yost releases annual Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released the 2023 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report today, coinciding with National Missing Children’s Day on May 25.
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AG Yost files antitrust suit against Live Nation Entertainment
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Joined by the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of his colleagues, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Ticketmaster, a Live Nation subsidiary, citing illegal monopolistic practices that have stifled competition and harmed consumers and businesses across the live entertainment industry.
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Fourth ex-Columbus Zoo employee charged amid ongoing fraud investigation
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was charged this morning with grand theft and five other felonies, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
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Vance and Yost express concerns over Norfolk Southern federal settlement
Senator Vance and Attorney General Yost React to East Palestine Train Derailment Federal Settlement
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Gift-card counterfeiter sentenced; AG Yost warns against consumer fraud
A Chinese citizen linked to a major gift-card counterfeiting operation targeting Coshocton-area consumers has been sentenced to four to six years in prison for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
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Dayton woman indicted for $1.5 million Medicaid fraud
A Montgomery County woman, previously prohibited from serving as a Medicaid health care provider, has been indicted for defrauding the Ohio Medicaid program again, according to an announcement by Ohio Attorney General Yost.
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Ohio AG introduces VR trainings for statewide law enforcement
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced the launch of a series of immersive virtual reality (VR) trainings for law enforcement across the state. The initiative is part of the office's commitment to leveraging advanced technology for peace officers.
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Ohio AG Yost calls for reversal of federal funding cuts to VOCA
Addressing nearly 1,000 victim advocates at the annual Two Days in May conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to reverse the 41% cut to federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA).
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Ohio Commission approves task force's recommendations for police training
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) has unanimously endorsed the recommendations of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Police Training. This move marks a significant advancement in the transformation of law enforcement training in Ohio.
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Ohio AG releases statement on slain Euclid police officer
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has released a statement concerning the tragic death of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday evening.
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Ohio Attorney General announces indictment in high-profile poaching case
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, representing the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, has announced the indictment of a Wilmington man for poaching an 18-point antlered white-tailed deer. The accused, Christopher J. Alexander, allegedly unlawfully harvested the deer on Nov. 9, 2023.
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Ohio AG Yost lauds Springfield students' insights on youth violence
Youth violence, a burgeoning societal issue, has been the focus of an essay by Springfield middle-schooler Adolfo Cruz Jr. He believes that to mitigate this problem, attention must be given to overlooked children who harbor feelings of anger and sadness. This emotional state can potentially lead them towards violent actions such as theft or causing harm to others.
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Wireless giants settle deceptive ad probe for $10.25 million
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that $10.25 million has been secured in three multistate settlements with the largest wireless carriers in the United States. The settlements are aimed at resolving investigations by 50 attorneys general into deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
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Investigation into Ohio Teachers Retirement Board launched by AG Yost
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated an investigation into concerns surrounding the State Teachers Retirement System's vulnerability to a potential hostile takeover by private entities.
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AG Yost Commends Zanesville Students for Thoughtful Reflections on Youth Violence
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost praised students from Zanesville Middle School for their insightful reflections on youth violence. The students participated in the Do the Write Thing program, which encourages seventh- and eighth-graders to analyze the impact of violence in their lives and propose solutions for their communities.
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Yost Testifies to Help Human Trafficking Victims Expunge Their Criminal Records: Office Also Launches ‘HT 101’ Guide to Aid Communities
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost testified before the House Criminal Justice Committee in support of legislation expanding the expungement eligibility for human trafficking survivors. Yost stated, “Once the nightmare of human trafficking is over, many individuals begin another battle – putting their lives back together and starting over.”
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Six Indicted in Columbus Trafficking, Drug Ring: Two of the Suspects Remain at Large
Six members of a Linden-area human trafficking and narcotics ring are facing numerous felony charges as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost after an investigation by the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force, led by the Columbus Division of Police, discovered the group following tips received this spring. The organization, headed by Timotheus Graham, allegedly used violence to coerce victims in the Linden area. A Franklin County grand jury indicted the suspects on April 24 after the task force seized suspected narcotics and firearms during a...
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AG Yost Highlights Ongoing Challenge of Fentanyl in Ohio
"On a day set aside to raise awareness nationally about fentanyl-related overdose deaths, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released data from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s laboratory highlighting the ongoing prevalence of the synthetic opioid in Ohio. 'Illegal use of fentanyl continues to wreck Ohioans’ lives, causing addiction and death,' Yost said. 'Unless the pills you’re taking were prescribed by your doctor, you can’t be sure what it is – don’t risk it.'
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Magistrate Recommends $19.8 Million Penalty for Asbestos Violations at Troubled Columbus Apartment Complex
A Franklin County Magistrate has recommended a $19,840,000 civil penalty against the owners and property manager of an affordable housing apartment complex in Columbus, Ohio, for violating asbestos regulations. The recommendation came in response to arguments made by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, who emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety regulations.Yost stated, “While not final, this sends a clear message that disregard for safety regulations and court orders will not be tolerated in Ohio. We will continue to vigorously pursue justice and hold accountable...
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Nine Who Died in Line of Duty Honored at Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony
Attorney General Dave Yost, in a solemn gathering at the 36th Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony, paid tribute to the nine Ohio peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty between 2020 and 2023, along with one historical honoree. Yost expressed the collective grief of the attendees, stating, “Today is a day of remembrance and profound sadness. There is no need to mask our pain – we all share it.”Reflecting on a recent tragedy in Charlotte, North Carolina, where four police officers were slain, Yost emphasized the interconnectedness of law enforcement across...