NY Attorney General Press Releases

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Found Liable for Antitrust Violations

A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for antitrust violations after a five-week trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 33 states. The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster unlawfully maintained and abused monopoly power in ticketing services and amphitheater markets, eliminating competition and overcharging fans $1.72 per ticket in higher fees. A separate bench trial will determine remedies and financial penalties.

1StopBedrooms Pays $350,000 Consumer Fraud Settlement

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured up to $350,000 from Payless Furniture, Inc. d/b/a 1StopBedrooms, a Brooklyn-based online furniture store, for consumer fraud. The OAG received 270 consumer complaints regarding excessive delivery delays, improper cancellation fees, deceptive 30-day return promises, and damaged furniture with no refund options. The settlement requires $284,926.08 in restitution to 289 consumers and $77,000 in penalties and costs to the state, in addition to mandatory changes in advertising and business practices.

26 AGs Urge FTC Rule on Deceptive Rental Housing Fees

New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 25 state attorneys general submitted comments to the FTC urging the agency to enact a rule addressing unfair and deceptive fee practices in the rental housing market. The coalition supports the FTC moving forward with rulemaking to establish clear, nationwide standards for rental pricing transparency and consumer protection. The comments respond to the FTC's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. Affected parties including landlords, property managers, and renters should monitor for FTC rulemaking developments. The coalition's comments signal strong regulatory support for transparency requirements and potential prohibitions on deceptive rental fee practices.

Investor Alert: Social Media Investment Scams on Meta Platforms

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an investor alert warning New Yorkers about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp). The alert describes pump and dump scams, confidence scams, and cryptocurrency fraud using deepfake technology and unauthorized celebrity endorsements. The AG urges investors to scrutinize social media investment ads and report suspicious activity.

Investor Alert: AG James Warns of Investment Scams on Meta Platforms

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an investor alert on April 6, 2026, warning New Yorkers about investment scams on Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The alert describes how scammers use deepfake technology, misleading advertisements, and pump-and-dump schemes to defraud investors. The AG provides guidance on recognizing these scams and urges reporting suspicious activity.

Unlicensed Funeral Director Indicted for Fraud and Illegal Funeral Services

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a 20-count indictment against Michael Naughton, 55, for operating as an unlicensed funeral director at Camelot Funeral Home in Mount Vernon after his license was revoked in 2019. The indictment charges Naughton with defrauding dozens of mourning families out of thousands of dollars between May 2025 and January 2026. A January 2026 inspection discovered 13 bodies in various states of decomposition and 17 boxes of cremated remains at the facility.

NaphCare Barred from NY, Fined $875k for Illegal Practice and Inadequate Care

New York Attorney General Letitia James has barred correctional health care provider NaphCare from operating in New York for five years and imposed an $875,000 penalty. The settlement follows an investigation finding NaphCare illegally practiced medicine and failed to provide adequate care, resulting in three deaths in custody at the Onondaga County Justice Center.

NY AG Arrests Brooklyn Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest of Azer Arslanouk for illegally selling fentanyl and cocaine in Brooklyn. The investigation seized over 8,887 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and 891 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately $100,000. Arslanouk faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

NY AG Health Care Helpline Recovers $1.53M for New Yorkers in 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James released the 2025 Health Care Bureau Annual Report, detailing the work of the Health Care Helpline. In 2025, the helpline handled 4,890 complaints and secured $1.53 million in restitution and savings for New Yorkers by resolving billing errors, insurance denials, and coverage issues.

NY AG Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful USDA Funding Conditions

New York Attorney General Letitia James and 20 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding conditions. These conditions, referred to as "2026 Conditions," allegedly threaten billions in funding for critical state programs by requiring compliance with vague policy requirements.