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Investigative File Published After No-Bill in Innes Lee Case

A Cuyahoga County grand jury has declined to indict a law enforcement officer in the death of Innes Kirk Lee Jr., and to be as transparent as possible, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost published the complete investigative files on the web, available for anyone to see.

2/25/2022

Turnout Strong for AG Yost’s Elder Abuse Commission Forum

More than 300 people joined an online educational forum presented this week by the Ohio Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Commission aimed at helping older Ohioans avoid financial exploitation, an all-too-common form of elder abuse.

2/24/2022

Public's Help Sought After Lawrence County Indictment

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney Brigham Anderson are enlisting the public’s help after the indictment of a Lawrence County man on voyeurism and child pornography charges.

2/24/2022

Attorney General Dave Yost's Statement on the Passing of Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the death of Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla: 

2/22/2022

Attorney General Dave Yost Announces Success of Anti-Human Trafficking Operation in Cleveland: Operation Fouled Out Leads to Arrests of 8 'Johns'

Eight people seeking to buy sex were arrested during a human trafficking crackdown in northeastern Ohio that coincided with the National Basketball Association’s All-Star Game festivities in Cleveland, Attorney General Yost announced today.

2/21/2022

Study Finds COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Linked to Record Increase in Opioid Deaths

Economic stimulus checks meant to aid in the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed significantly to the record surge in Americans who died of opioid overdoses, according to a study by the Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science. 

2/17/2022

Upcoming Forum Reinforces Vital Work to Protect Ohioans : Don’t Miss AG’s Elder Abuse Commission Forum: Feb. 23

An 84-year-old Army veteran suffering from renal failure entered a Columbus-area skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in July 2021, only to find his placement there jeopardized less than six months later for lack of payment.

2/10/2022

Butler County Auditor Indicted on Public Corruption Charges

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the indictment of Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds following a public corruption investigation.

2/9/2022

Bluffton Man Sentenced to 42+ Years in Prison for Human Trafficking: Co-Defendant Pleaded Guilty Prior to Trial

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the conviction of a Lima man on 15 felony charges for trafficking a minor that he and his girlfriend controlled by getting her addicted to narcotics and fueling that addiction.

2/7/2022

Ohio #FreedomConvoy Donors Encouraged to Contact Attorney General Yost

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost wants to hear from Ohioans impacted by GoFundMe’s initial decision to refund or redirect donations given to demonstrators protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Canada.  

2/5/2022
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