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Statement from Attorney General Yost on Sentencing in Slain Springdale Officer Case

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding the sentencing of Terry Blankenship for the murder of Springdale Police Officer Kaia Grant: 

4/30/2021

AG Yost Secures $250K in Fines for Use of Foreign Steel in Ohio Construction Projects

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has secured more than $250,000 in fines from a contractor who used foreign steel instead of American steel to complete eight state-funded projects.

4/27/2021

AG Yost Urges Congress to Support Bill to Prevent School Shootings

Attorney General Dave Yost, along with 40 other attorney general is urging Congress to pass the EAGLES Act, a national program to prevent targeted school violence.

4/26/2021

Statement from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Pike County Murder Guilty Plea

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement following the plea agreement filed in the case of Edward Jake Wagner:

4/22/2021

Mass Polluter Pleads Guilty to Illegal Dumping, Violating Ohio EPA Orders

A local waste hauler is facing possible prison time after pleading guilty to environmental crimes after an investigation by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost found he was illegally dumping the waste on his personal property.

4/22/2021

Statement from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Derek Chauvin Verdict

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding the Derek Chauvin verdict:

4/20/2021

Former Scioto County Corrections Officer Indicted in Death of Inmate

A former Scioto County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer has been indicted on felony charges over his role in the death of a jail inmate, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

4/19/2021

Governor DeWine, Attorney General Yost Recognize National Donate Life Month, Blue and Green Day

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at Lifeline of Ohio's Donor Memorial to recognize National Donate Life Blue and Green Day, and to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation in Ohio and across the United States. 

4/16/2021

AG Dave Yost Announces Success of Central Ohio Human Trafficking Sting 'Operation 614'

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the success of a Central Ohio human trafficking operation that took place April 14-15 in partnership with federal, state and local law enforcement.

4/16/2021

AG Yost Backs Movement to Stop Court Packing of Supreme Court

Ohio Attorney Dave Yost is calling on Congress not to consider any legislation that would expand and politicize the U.S. Supreme Court.

4/15/2021
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