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Attorney General DeWine Offers Safe Holiday Shopping Tips

As Ohioans prepare for the holiday season, Attorney General Mike DeWine today is sharing tips for staying safe when shopping in stores or online.

11/27/2013

Attorney General DeWine Announces Lawsuit Against Alleged Text Message Spammer

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Darren C. Sizemore for sending unsolicited text messages to hundreds of thousands of consumers without their permission.

11/26/2013

Indictments Issued by Steubenville Special Grand Jury

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that indictments have been issued in the special grand jury reviewing whether additional crimes were committed regarding the Steubenville teen rape case.

11/25/2013

Attorney General Names OHLEG Steering and Advisory Committee Members

Today Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the initial membership of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) Steering Committee and OHLEG Advisory Committee.   

11/22/2013

Attorney General DeWine Announces Lawsuit Against Central Ohio Landscaping Business Owner

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Thomas Huber, Jr., operating under the business names of Huber’s Tree Care, Capital Tree Service, and Tree Doctor, for multiple violations of Ohio’s consumer laws.

11/22/2013

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Restitution from Used Car Dealerships

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against two Cincinnati-area dealerships — Mr. Auto and Fairfield Motors — alleging multiple violations of Ohio’s consumers laws. Attorney General DeWine seeks consumer restitution, an injunction to stop further violations, and civil penalties from owner Dia Alasoud and his business.

11/22/2013

Brothers Accused of Unfair Business Practices

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against two brothers who operated Toledo Appliance Repair. Roger Sutherland and Shawn Wheeler, both of Toledo, are accused of performing shoddy work and misrepresenting their services. The Attorney General is seeking consumer restitution, an injunction to stop further violations, and civil penalties.

11/21/2013

Attorney General DeWine Announces Agreement with Teen USA to Stop Charitable Solicitations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced an agreement with Teen USA and Darien E. Smith of Cleveland to cease charitable solicitations in Ohio and to pay $10,000 to the Attorney General’s office. Through the organization, teens went door-to-door selling candy but the money was not used for charitable purposes.

11/20/2013

Attorney General DeWine Announces Indictments of 'All Seasons of Kentucky' Owners

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today the indictment of the owners of All Seasons of Kentucky Inc. for stealing more than $139,000 from 35 victims in a storm-chasing roofing scam in Lawrence County, Ohio.

11/20/2013

Child Pornography Investigation Leads to Rape Charges

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Belmont County Sheriff David Lucas announced today that a man already facing child pornography charges in Columbiana County is now facing charges of rape and gross sexual imposition in Belmont County.

11/20/2013
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