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Oklahoma Legislature Passes Bills to Strengthen Domestic Violence Laws

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the unanimous passage of four bills by the state legislature aimed at strengthening domestic violence prevention and prosecution. The measures introduce GPS monitoring for high-risk offenders, elevate serious injuries to felonies, allow prior abuse evidence, and mandate longer sentences for strangulation convictions. These bills, recommended by the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, aim to reduce domestic violence homicides.

Oklahoma AG Applauds Bills Restricting DUI Offenders from GPS Release

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond applauded the passage of House Bill 3114 and Senate Bill 137, which restrict DUI offenders convicted of causing great bodily injury from being released on the Department of Corrections’ GPS Surveillance Program. The bills also mandate the removal of ineligible participants from the program.

DEA Bans Bromazolam Nationwide

The DEA has added bromazolam, also known as 'Designer Xanax,' to the federal schedule of controlled substances at the request of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond. This Schedule I designation empowers law enforcement nationwide to address the dangerous synthetic drug, which has been linked to at least 15 deaths in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Hunting and Fishing Rights Opinion

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has upheld Attorney General Drummond's opinion protecting tribal members' hunting and fishing rights on their reservations. The court rejected Governor Stitt's challenge, affirming that federal law prevents state prosecution for these activities. This ruling leaves Drummond's opinion in effect while a related federal lawsuit proceeds.

Drummond Settles with DOJ on Voter Registration Data

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has entered into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the state's voter registration data. The settlement ensures Oklahoma's compliance with federal law while safeguarding personal privacy protections for the data provided to the DOJ for election law compliance assessment.

Oklahoma Bills Strengthen Sexual Assault Reporting and Student Protections

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the passage of Senate Bills 1730 and 1733, which enhance sexual assault reporting requirements and student protections. SB 1730 mandates law enforcement to forward sex offender registration-related complaints to the OSBI within one month, and SB 1733 requires school employees to report suspected student abuse to law enforcement within 24 hours.

Oklahoma AG Sues OneMain Financial for Hidden Fees

Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond, joined by 12 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against OneMain Financial for allegedly charging consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees and interest through a bait-and-switch lending scheme. The lawsuit seeks restitution, penalties, and injunctive relief to prevent future illegal practices.

Oklahoma AG Leads 18 States Urging DHS Secretary Confirmation

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, joined by 17 other state AGs, sent a letter urging Congress to confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of Homeland Security. The letter highlights national security concerns and Mullin's qualifications for the role.

Oklahoma AG settles with Script Care over pharmacy audits

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a settlement with Script Care, Ltd. regarding pharmacy audit practices. Script Care will pay $135,000, with over $91,000 distributed to 24 impacted Oklahoma pharmacies, resolving allegations of inappropriate recoupment of over $38,000.

Two indicted for $55,000 Walmart theft scheme using Scan & Go

The Oklahoma Attorney General announced that a multi-county grand jury has indicted two individuals, Angel Jones and Christopher Loepke, for a nationwide Walmart theft scheme. The scheme allegedly resulted in over $55,000 in losses through fraudulent use of the Scan & Go mobile checkout system.