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Father Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Abuse of Child

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a Coshocton County man has been sentenced to prison for abusing his infant child last year.

3/29/2016

Attorney General DeWine Announces State-Federal Settlement to Dissolve Two Sham Cancer Charities

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that his office, along with the other 49 states, the District of Columbia, and the Federal Trade Commission, reached a settlement to dissolve two nationwide sham cancer charities and to ban their president from profiting from any charity fundraising in the future.

3/30/2016

AG DeWine Announces Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania Attorney Accused of Misleading Ohio Homeowners

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania attorney accused of taking thousands of dollars from Ohio consumers while falsely promising to help save their homes.

3/29/2016

Attorney General DeWine Encourages High School Students to Apply for Teen Ambassador Board

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador Board.

3/29/2016

Former Candidate for Prosecutor Convicted on Public Corruption Charges

A former candidate for Mahoning County Prosecutor was convicted today by a Cuyahoga County jury on public corruption charges.

3/25/2016

Marijuana Legalization Amendment Certified

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified the petition for the proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution regarding the partial legalization of marijuana.

3/25/2016

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Consumer Restitution from Home Improvement Contractor

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a northern Ohio home improvement contractor accused of doing incomplete and shoddy work for Ohio consumers.

3/25/2016

Ohioans Report More Tax Scams as Filing Deadline Nears

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that his office is receiving more reports of IRS imposter scams as the April 18 tax filing deadline approaches.

3/25/2016

Ohio Attorney General's Office, State Agencies Hold Phone Bank on Naloxone

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Rick Hodges, and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Tracy Plouck today held the first of multiple phone banks to inform local agencies about the availability of the life-saving medication naloxone.

3/24/2016

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Travel Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of travel scams during spring and summer vacation months.

3/23/2016
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