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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office works with local, state and national media, providing reporters with information on the office’s many initiatives and activities. For more information, please contact the Communications Section at 614-466-3840, or check out the Media Contacts webpage.

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Ringleader Sentenced to Jail in Clinton County for Poaching 18-Point White-Tailed Deer

A Clinton County man will spend time in jail for his leading role in a high-profile case of deer poaching for which other defendants were previously sentenced, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

12/11/2024

Operators of Mahoning County Massage Parlors Face Multiple Felony Charges in Indictment

A yearlong investigation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force has led to the indictment of three women who allegedly operated illicit massage parlors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today.

12/6/2024

AG Yost Expands Anti-Dumping Campaign With New Cleanup Grants

Building on the success of the “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expanding the campaign to include funding for community cleanup efforts.

12/5/2024

Task Force Successes Keep Pressure on Human Traffickers During Holidays

Human traffickers better watch out this holiday season because the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force is delivering justice, with several investigations having recently led to criminal charges and penalties.

12/4/2024

Summary of Petition to End Qualified Immunity Approved

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today accepted the untitled petition summary of a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to add an Article I, Section 23 to the Ohio Constitution eliminating qualified immunity for peace officers.

11/25/2024

Yost, Other AGs and DOJ Propose Final Judgment to Rein In Google’s Anticompetitive Practices

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 37 of his colleagues and the U.S. Department of Justice have recommended a plan to resolve Google’s anticompetitive conduct and promote fair competition in the internet search and advertising markets.

11/21/2024

Former School Resource Officer Convicted of Sexual Battery

A former Preble County deputy sheriff who served as a school resource officer was found guilty of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

11/20/2024

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