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AG Yost Makes East Palestine Food Bank Whole After Settlement With Founder of Phony Charity

After finding previously unreported funds, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced settlements with one of the phony charity’s founders and its fundraiser that will direct all of the money raised on behalf of Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley to the organization, as intended.

8/10/2023

Attorney General Yost Takes Action Against Another Used-Car Dealership for Odometer-Tampering

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is spearheading legal action against a Columbus used-car dealership, Uncle B Auto, and its owner, Bethrand Ekeanyanwu, following allegations of odometer-tampering and deceptive practices.

8/9/2023

Cold Case Serial Offender Sentenced to Life in Prison

A serial offender who evaded law enforcement for three decades has been sentenced to life in prison and finally brought to justice, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin and Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp announced today.
 

8/9/2023

Statement from AG Yost on Guernsey County Rape Case

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement on the not guilty verdict returned in the Joshua Sills rape case in Guernsey County.

8/4/2023

AG Yost Applauds FCC’s Record Penalty Against Auto Warranty Scam Robocalls

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is praising the Federal Communications Commission for imposing a record-breaking $299,997,000 fine against a multiplayer robocall enterprise, marking a notable victory in the collaborative battle against such illegal operations.

8/3/2023

AG Yost Secures Preliminary Injunction Against MV Realty for Violating Real Estate Laws

A realty company accused of misleading homeowners has been ordered to halt its deceptive practices thanks to the efforts of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and his staff.

8/2/2023

AG Yost Puts the Screws to Shoddy Home Improvement Contractor

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has exposed a home improvement scam in Warren County that allegedly swindled three consumers of $71,622.

8/1/2023

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Springfield Township Officers in Fatal Shooting; Case Files Released

A Summit County grand jury today declined to indict Springfield Township police officers in the shooting of Jeremy McCracken, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

8/1/2023
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