(CLEVELAND) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Cleveland-based auto dealer Express Cars, Ltd., and Express Muffler and Brake, and its owner for multiple violations of Ohio consumer protection law.

“Ohio consumers reported a variety of problems with this dealer,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Some consumers said they paid for a used car but never received the certificate of title, and others reported repossession and repair issues. We made every effort to resolve these issues out of court, but the owner repeatedly refused to cooperate.”

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a brief today asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Sixth Circuit decision expanding Miranda rights for prisoners.  Thirty-five other attorneys general joined DeWine’s brief.

Under the 1966 landmark decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police officers must inform a suspect that he has “the right to remain silent” and “the right to an attorney” if officers take him into custody.  The Supreme Court has made clear, however, that Miranda warnings are not required when the suspect understands that he may end the conversation and leave the police station.

(Columbus, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued the following statement on Anheuser-Busch's announcement that the company will lower the alcohol content in its malt beverage Tilt.

"Fruit-flavored alcoholic drinks, like Tilt, are especially dangerous for underage drinkers, and it's important to do everything possible to protect our youth from the dangers of alcohol use. It is encouraging that Anheuser-Busch is taking a step in the right direction, and I urge other manufacturers to take similar measures."

(YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that the Fugitive Safe Surrender program will expand to the Mahoning Valley beginning in 2012. DeWine made his announcement as part of a crime safety summit held at St. Dominic’s Church in Youngstown.

“I made a commitment as Ohio Attorney General not only to continue the Fugitive Safe Surrender program, but also to look into expanding it into other regions in Ohio. Today, I am pleased to announce that my office will coordinate a Fugitive Safe Surrender event in the Mahoning Valley next year,” DeWine said.

(COLUMBUS) — A balloon launch marking the 781 children currently missing in Ohio will be among the events at a ceremony recognizing the 28th annual National Missing Children’s Day  Wednesday, May 25.

The Crime Victim section of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office is participating in the ceremony hosted by the Columbus Preparatory Academy, 3330 Chippewa St., Columbus. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Commerce Director David Goodman today announced an assurance of voluntary compliance (AVC) with Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC to resolve a 2009 lawsuit and to provide relief to Ohio homeowners facing foreclosure.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the signing of House Bill 93 by Governor John Kasich:

(Columbus, OH) – Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio has joined other states and the federal government to reach an agreement in principle with pharmaceutical manufacturer EMD Serono to settle allegations of causing false or fraudulent claims for Rebif to be submitted to the Medicaid program.

"This is another example of our ongoing efforts to ensure that our limited Medicaid dollars are properly used for the health and welfare of patients," said Attorney General DeWine. "It also demonstrates the need for Ohio to have a false claims act.  If Ohio had its own false claims statute, our share of the recovery would have been greater."

Columbus – Attorney General Mike DeWine today signed an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance agreement negotiated with Circle K convenience stores to enhance efforts to reduce tobacco sales to minors. 

"Keeping cigarettes out of the hands of kids is very important. I fought for years in the U.S. Senate to enable the FDA to regulate tobacco. This agreement with Circle K furthers this important work," said Attorney General Mike DeWine. "By carefully checking identification and changing marketing displays in stores, we can help limit access to tobacco products for those under age."

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement following the execution of search warrants of a physician's office and pharmacy in Scioto County today: