MA Attorney General Press Releases

Disbarred Attorney Sentenced for Stealing $2 Million from Clients

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced the sentencing of Benjamin Tariri to 3-5 years in prison for embezzling nearly $2 million from eight clients. He was also ordered to pay $575,000 in restitution and seek treatment for his gambling addiction.

MV Realty Settlement with Massachusetts AG

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell reached a $2.25 million settlement with MV Realty of Massachusetts, LLC, its CEO, and COO. The settlement resolves allegations of deceptive business practices and predatory mortgage agreements, requiring MV Realty to release obtained mortgages and saving consumers at least $7 million.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over College Data Demand

Massachusetts and 16 other State Attorneys General are suing the Trump Administration to halt new data reporting requirements for colleges and universities. The coalition argues the demand, related to the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, jeopardizes student privacy and could lead to baseless investigations and penalties.

Massachusetts Charter Schools Subject to Public Records Law

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured a Supreme Judicial Court ruling that charter schools are subject to the state's Public Records Law. The court affirmed that Mystic Valley Regional Charter School must comply with public records requests, reinforcing transparency requirements for taxpayer-funded educational institutions.

State AG Recovers $214,842 for Payroll Violations

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has secured $214,842 from Excel Nursing Services, Inc. and its president for wage theft violations. The agency unlawfully delayed payroll payments to 107 employees, violating state wage laws.

State AGs Continue Live Nation Antitrust Lawsuit

Massachusetts and 26 other states, led by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, will continue their antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. This action proceeds despite the US Department of Justice's separate settlement with the companies, aiming to address alleged monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry.

State AG Secures $422,093 Settlement for Restaurant Service Charge Violations

Ten State Attorneys General have secured a $422,093 settlement with two Massachusetts restaurants, Jackeens, Inc. d/b/a Carrie Nation and Inishowen, Inc. d/b/a The Dubliner. The settlement resolves allegations that the restaurants failed to distribute a 3% service charge to 84 employees between May 2023 and June 2024.

Court Order Restoring Disaster Mitigation Funding

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell and 23 states secured a court order requiring FEMA to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding. The order compels FEMA to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which had been previously declared unlawful.

AG Secures Guilty Plea for Stealing Over $220,000 from Rest Home

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced a guilty plea from Luzia Wade for stealing over $220,000 from a Worcester rest home and its elderly residents. Wade was sentenced to a suspended jail term and ordered to pay restitution and cease working with the elderly.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, joined by 23 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's latest round of tariffs. The coalition argues these tariffs were imposed without congressional approval and unlawfully increase costs for American consumers and businesses.