News Releases

Led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, a bipartisan group of 41 states and the District of Columbia is defending a New Jersey law that protects public servants from increasing threats of violence in the digital age.

Addressing the nearly 1,000 victim advocates attending the office’s annual Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost celebrated the work being done to aid Ohio’s crime victims and echoed the underlying message of this year’s conference theme, “Every Step a Victory.”

Release Coincides with State, National Events Recognizing Missing Persons Cases

Continuing to uphold his commitment to provide technologically advanced training for law enforcement, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is launching a second series of immersive virtual reality courses for Ohio’s 900 law enforcement agencies.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today accepted the petition title and summary of a proposed constitutional amendment, “Abolishment of Taxes on Real Property,” that seeks to add a Section 14 to Article XII of the Ohio Constitution.

In a solemn ceremony today at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost honored the lives of four Ohio peace officers who died in the line of duty in recent years and others who have sacrificed before them.

Two members of a violent human trafficking ring in south Columbus were convicted today of numerous felonies, including aggravated murder and trafficking in persons, Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor announced.
 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost commended 10 Zanesville middle-school students for their captivating essays offering ideas for reducing youth violence to create a safer community.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified summary language for a proposed referendum aimed at repealing Senate Bill 1, which authorizes changes to laws governing higher education, including new mandates to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

The former leader of a statewide veterans charity pleaded guilty today in connection with the theft of more than $35,000 from a central Ohio VFW post, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.