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Attorney General DeWine Announces $400 Million Apple E-Book Settlement Payouts to Begin Tuesday to U.S. Consumers

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that eligible consumers in Ohio and across the U.S. will begin receiving their share of Apple Inc.’s $400 million consumer compensation payout this week, the result of a multistate e-books price-fixing case.

6/20/2016

Attorney General DeWine Praises Violent Career Criminal Act

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today praised a new law that increases prison time for violent offenders who repeatedly commit crimes in Ohio.

6/14/2016

Attorney General DeWine Announces Grant to Provide Free Legal Help for Older Ohioans

In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a $738,000 grant to support a statewide project of Pro Seniors and Ohio’s legal aids to provide free legal assistance to older Ohioans.

6/15/2016

Attorney General DeWine Offers Charitable Giving Tips Following Orlando Tragedy

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered charitable giving tips to Ohioans who want to donate in the wake of the Orlando tragedy.

6/14/2016

Attorney General DeWine Announces $1.39 Million Settlement to Resolve Kickback Allegations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio has joined with other states and the federal government to settle allegations that Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. paid kickbacks to improperly promote various drugs and medical devices.

6/13/2016

New Law to Put Ohio Guardianship Guide into the Hands of All Guardians

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today praised a new law that will put the Ohio Attorney General's Ohio Guardianship Guide into the hands of all guardians overseeing adult and minor wards in the state. 

6/13/2016

Attorney General DeWine Warns Cavs Fans to Beware Ticket Scams

Amid high demand for NBA Finals tickets and reports of counterfeit ticket sales, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Cleveland Cavaliers fans to beware of ticket scams for the remainder of the series between the Cavs and the Golden State Warriors.

6/10/2016

Ohio Mother Pleads Guilty to Human Trafficking Charges

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters announced today that an Ohio mother has pleaded guilty to charges accusing her of trafficking her young daughter in exchange for heroin in 2014. 

6/9/2016

Attorney General DeWine Announces 11,000 Rape Kits Tested as Part of Special Initiative

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that forensic scientists with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) have now tested 11,000 rape kits for DNA as part of a special initiative to secure justice for victims of sexual assault in Ohio.

6/2/2016

Attorney General DeWine Announces $306,000 Settlement to Resolve Tarceva False Claims

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio has joined with other states and the federal government to settle allegations involving misleading representations regarding the drug Tarceva.  The agreement will result in a combined state and federal settlement amount of $306,178 for Ohio.

6/8/2016
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