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Florida AG Announces Sentences in Drug Trafficking Case

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced 27-year and 11-year sentences for Delmetrice Rogers and Lasonya Savage, respectively, following their conviction on felony cocaine trafficking charges. The sentences stem from a 2021 investigation involving surveillance, wiretaps, and search warrants.

Florida AG Launches CHINA Unit to Combat Foreign Adversaries

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched the Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors (CHINA) Prevention Unit. This new unit will focus on threats from foreign adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist Party, to Florida consumers' data privacy and economic security. The unit has already begun auditing medical device manufacturers for ties to the CCP.

State AG Announces 15-Year Sentence for Stealing Disaster Aid

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a 15-year prison sentence for Ivan Miranda, who was convicted of stealing and reselling trailers intended for Hurricane Ian victims. The sentence was secured by the Office of Statewide Prosecution.

Florida AG Announces Largest Seizure of Illegal Vapes

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the seizure of over 2,100 illegal vaping products and nitrous oxide canisters. The coordinated actions targeted vape shops violating Florida law and posing risks to children and consumers. One arrest was made for the illegal sale of nitrous oxide.

Texas AG Demands Documents from Austin ISD Over Student Protest

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has demanded documents from Austin Independent School District (AISD) as part of an investigation into whether district officials knowingly allowed students to participate in protests against immigration enforcement. The AG's office will investigate the use of public funds and potential violations of law.

AG Paxton Sues Global Fiberglass Solutions for Illegal Dumping

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Global Fiberglass Solutions, Inc. for illegally dumping thousands of wind turbine blades and materials at two disposal sites. The lawsuit seeks civil penalties, injunctive relief for removal of waste, and payment of state costs.

Texas AG Sues Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to ban them from operating in Texas. The lawsuit alleges violations of state laws related to terrorism, transnational criminal organizations, and public nuisance statutes.

Texas AG Sues Antifa Group for Doxing and Terrorism

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee, an Antifa-affiliated group, for alleged violations of state law including doxing and aiding terrorism. The AG has issued a demand for records to investigate the organization's activities.

Contractor Fraud Scheme Convictions and Sentencing

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the conviction and sentencing of John McClure and Sarah Chambers for a contractor fraud scheme. The couple defrauded homeowners out of over $1.5 million and were ordered to pay over $890,000 in restitution. McClure received a prison sentence of five to 15 years, and Chambers received six months in jail.

AG James Secures $17.85M from Bausch and Lannett for Price Fixing

New York Attorney General Letitia James, as part of a coalition of 47 other attorneys general, secured $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a scheme to inflate prices of generic drugs. New Yorkers who purchased eligible generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation.