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Man Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud and Money Laundering

The Utah Attorney General's Office announced that James Curt Miller pleaded guilty to securities fraud and money laundering. The misconduct involved false investment representations and misuse of investor funds, resulting in losses exceeding $10,000. Miller was sentenced to 1 to 15 years in prison.

Utah AG Launches Federalism Section to Defend State Sovereignty

The Utah Attorney General's office has established a new Federalism and Strategic Litigation Section. This section will focus on defending state sovereignty and constitutional authority in legal battles, aiming to influence national policy and represent Utah's interests.

Utah AG Obtains Human Smuggling Conviction Involving Minors

The Utah Attorney General's Office announced a conviction against Miguel Angel Chay Tiguila for Aggravated Human Smuggling involving three minors. The conviction stems from a June 11, 2025, traffic stop where Tiguila was found transporting seven individuals not legally present in the U.S. for commercial purposes.

Utah Wins Federal Court Ruling on Housing Energy Standards

A federal court ruled in favor of Utah and other states, invalidating new energy efficiency standards for residential construction implemented by HUD and USDA. The court found the agencies unlawfully adopted private standards and failed to consider the impact on affordable housing availability, which could have added thousands of dollars to new home costs.

Utah AG Continues Live Nation/Ticketmaster Antitrust Lawsuit

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown confirmed the state will continue its antitrust litigation against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, despite a recent settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Utah is part of a bipartisan coalition alleging the companies illegally monopolize the live entertainment industry, leading to higher prices and limited competition for consumers.