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Attorney General DeWine Announces $1 Million Settlement with Tobacco Maker

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said today that the state has reached an agreement with Grand River Enterprises Six Nations LTD in which Grand River deposited into a state escrow account $984,185; paid penalties and post-judgment interest of $1,052,000 to the state General Revenue Fund; and paid attorney fees and costs of $82,000 to his office.

10/5/2011

Attorney General DeWine Warns of 'Google Team 2011' Phony Email Alert

Midway into Ohio Cyber Safety Week, a new email message that appears to be a scam is making the rounds – including at the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Attorney General Mike DeWine warned today.

10/5/2011

Fugitive Safe Surrender Begins in Richland County

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine was onsite today as Fugitive Safe Surrender Richland County began in Mansfield. The event is taking place at the Oasis of Love Church, 190 Chester Ave., from October 5th through 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10/5/2011

Home-Improvement Scammer Receives 18 Months in Prison

A home-improvement scam prosecuted as a criminal offense led to a guilty plea by James Burchett of Amelia, Ohio, who was sentenced today in Hamilton County Court to 18 months in prison.

10/3/2011

Attorney General DeWine Files Lawsuit Against Online Company as Ohio Cyber Safety Week Begins

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against online seller Egyptian Cotton Warehouse for multiple violations of Ohio consumer law.

10/3/2011

Attorney General DeWine and Agencies Conduct Dayton-Area Prescription Drug Raid

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine was on site today for a multi-jurisdictional search for evidence of possible prescription drug abuse, health care fraud, medical board violations, and money laundering at three locations in Clark and Montgomery Counties.

10/3/2011
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