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WV Supreme Court Reinstates Indictment Against King and Maynard in Election Residency Case

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a circuit court dismissal and reinstated an indictment against Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynard, who were charged with falsely certifying their Cabell County residency when filing as candidates for the County Commission in 2022. The Supreme Court agreed with the Attorney General's Office that the five-year statute of limitations in the Election Code applied, rejecting the lower court's finding that the one-year misdemeanor limitations period controlled. The charges of false swearing, aiding and abetting, and conspiracy will proceed.

Attorney General Knudsen Launches Investigation Into Ford and Stellantis Over Driving Data Sales

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has launched an investigation into Ford Motor Company and Stellantis N.V. under the state's Consumer Protection Act. The investigation follows reports that both automotive manufacturers collect personal driving data and sell it to third-party companies, including insurance data providers such as LexisNexis and Verisk Analytics. A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) has been issued requiring both companies to respond within one month with documentation on their data collection products, services, and platforms.

NCL Bahamas Settlement - Minnesota Receives $110k

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a $2,000,000 multistate settlement with NCL Bahamas, Ltd. following a multistate investigation into deceptive sales practices and cancellation procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnesota will receive $110,695.52 from the settlement. The settlement prohibits NCL from making deceptive or unsubstantiated sales statements to consumers and from incentivizing sales over consumer health and safety during disaster declarations.

AG Nessel Shares Common Signs of Scams Warning

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released consumer protection guidance during Financial Literacy Month and ahead of Money Smart Week, listing common characteristics of scams including urgent out-of-blue contact, pressure to act immediately, unusual payment requests, and promises of windfall winnings requiring upfront fees. The AG advises consumers to block unwanted communications, avoid sharing personal information, resist pressure tactics, and report suspicious activity.

Karen Lakey Indicted - $159,477.55 IMSHOF Embezzlement

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment and arrest of Karen Lakey, former bookkeeper for the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame (IMSHOF), on one count of use of public employment for personal gain. The indictment charges Lakey with obtaining $159,477.55 in IMSHOF funds for personal gain. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years imprisonment and a $30,000 fine as a class B felony.

Investor Alert: Meta Platform Investment Scams Including Pump and Dump and Crypto Fraud

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an investor alert warning Michiganders about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp). Scammers use deepfake technology and deceptive ads featuring well-known figures to promote pump-and-dump stock schemes, confidence scams, and cryptocurrency fraud. The alert provides a three-step breakdown of how these scams work and encourages victims to report fraud to the FTC.

Delaware Warns of DMV, E-ZPass Text Scams

Delaware Department of Justice issued a consumer alert warning residents about ongoing text message scams impersonating the DMV and E-ZPass. The scams request payment or personal information via text, which legitimate agencies never do. Consumers are advised to delete suspicious messages and report fraud attempts.

Alabama AG Defends Death Row Convictions in Two Triple-Homicide Cases

Alabama AG Steve Marshall announced successful defense of death row convictions for James Brownfield (convicted of 2001 triple homicide in Jackson County) and Kerry Spencer (convicted of 2004 murders of three Birmingham police officers). Federal courts dismissed both inmates' petitions challenging their convictions and sentences after the AG petitioned the Eleventh Circuit to end years of delays.

Act 57 of 2025 Requires Vape Manufacturers to Certify with Pennsylvania AG

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Act 57 of 2025 is now in effect, requiring all electronic cigarette manufacturers selling nicotine products in Pennsylvania to certify with the Attorney General's office. The Office will maintain a public directory listing certified manufacturers, product names, flavors, and categories by June 20, 2026. Approximately 11,090 Other Tobacco Products licensees in Pennsylvania may only purchase from certified manufacturers.

Maryland Secures $2.2M Settlement for Lead Paint Tower Contamination

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Maryland Department of Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain secured a $2.2 million settlement and consent decree against Television Tower, Inc. and Skyline Tower Painting, Inc. following the improper removal of lead-based paint from a Baltimore broadcast tower in May-June 2022. The work, conducted without required containment controls, spread lead paint chips up to half a mile into surrounding neighborhoods including Woodberry, reaching parks, playgrounds, and daycares. The settlement funds environmental cleanup and community remediation.