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Attorney General Yost warns against scammers following severe weather in northeastern Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In the wake of damaging storms that recently struck northeastern Ohio, Attorney General Dave Yost is reminding all Ohioans to watch out for home-repair scammers and fake charities soliciting donations on behalf of those affected by the severe weather.
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Suspect identified in two Northeast Ohio cold cases from 1987
In another victory for cross-agency collaboration on Ohio’s cold cases, BCI investigators and forensic scientists have linked the brutal attacks in 1987 of two northeastern Ohio females – one fatal – to the same suspect.
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Ohio authorities seize record amounts of drugs and cash on I-70
Ongoing commercial vehicle interdiction efforts along the I-70 corridor by the Central Ohio OOCIC/HIDTA Major Drug Interdiction Task Force and the Ohio State Highway Patrol have led to two recent significant seizures, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
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Ohio AG announces statewide human trafficking hotline at annual summit
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the launch of the first-ever statewide human trafficking hotline during his opening remarks at the office’s fifth annual Human Trafficking Summit in Columbus.
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Court upholds legislative authority in HB 68 ruling
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael J. Holbrook issued a ruling today in the House Bill 68 case.
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Federal court rules Google violated Sherman Act by maintaining monopoly
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a significant legal victory against Google, as a federal court has determined that the tech giant is a monopolist in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The ruling asserts that Google unlawfully maintained its monopoly.
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Ohio AG's special prosecutions team secures convictions in rape cases
The Special Prosecutions Section of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office secured justice in two sexual assault cases this week, underscoring the prosecutorial expertise provided to local law enforcement agencies across Ohio.
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Ohio AG rejects petition over insufficient signatures
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the summary of a proposed constitutional amendment titled “Homestead and Personal Property” due to an insufficient number of verified voter signatures.
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Six individuals indicted for counterfeit money scheme across Northwest Ohio
Six individuals aged between 20 and 23 have been indicted on charges of producing and circulating counterfeit money, according to an announcement by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Williams County Prosecutor Katherine Zartman.
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Former leader of Scioto Valley Realtor group indicted for alleged embezzlement
A former executive officer of the Scioto Valley Association of Realtors has been indicted by a Ross County grand jury on two felony counts related to theft from the organization, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
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Contractor indicted for defrauding Ohio residents over home-improvement scam
A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted a convicted Indiana felon on three felony charges related to the alleged theft of more than $105,000 from 14 Ohio residents, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
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Skeletal remains from 2020 identified as Michael Leach
The skeletal remains of an unidentified man found over four years ago in Stark County have been identified, revitalizing the investigation into his death, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier announced today.
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Ohio AG sues contractor over uncompleted home-improvement projects totaling nearly $11K
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal action against a contractor from the Village of Bremen, accused of accepting nearly $11,000 in payments from three consumers without completing the agreed-upon work.
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Former Columbus Zoo CEO pleads guilty to multiple felonies ahead of trial
(DELAWARE, Ohio) — The former chief executive officer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium entered a plea of guilty today ahead of his trial date, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
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Final defendant charged in Columbus Zoo fraud investigation
A former purchasing assistant for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was charged today with theft, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
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Owner sentenced for medicaid fraud involving home health care agency
The owner of a home health care agency found guilty of Medicaid fraud was sentenced today in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
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Ohio AG announces reindictment over alleged $72M investor fraud scheme
Managers of a Lucas County investment firm accused of deceiving and defrauding investors in a decade-long scheme have been reindicted on multiple felonies as part of a multi-year investigation and prosecution, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
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Ohio Attorney General comments on J.D. Vance as Vice President nominee
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a statement today regarding the selection of Senator J.D. Vance as President Trump's running mate.
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Ohio AG rejects petition summary over missing title
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the petition summary of an untitled proposed constitutional amendment intended to add an article and a section to the Ohio Constitution. The summary, which seeks to repeal constitutional immunities and defenses in cases alleging civil-rights violations by governmental units and public employees, was submitted on July 5.
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Ten arrested in Steubenville undercover human trafficking operation
Ten men from three states who attempted to buy sex were arrested this week during an undercover human trafficking operation in Steubenville, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Steubenville Police Chief Ken Anderson announced today.