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Attorney General DeWine Praises Senate Passage of Cyber Fraud Legislation

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine applauded today’s passage of legislation in the Ohio Senate that strengthens laws pertaining to cyber fraud. Senate Bill 223, which was approved unanimously, gives the Attorney General’s Office authority to investigate cyber fraud crimes and prepare cases for local prosecution.

11/30/2011

Attorney General DeWine Praises Passage of Cyber Fraud, Blue Alert Legislation

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine praised today's passage by the Ohio General Assembly of new legislation that will strengthen his ability to pursue cyber fraud and assist in prosecutions. State Sen. Kevin Bacon (R-Minerva Park) sponsored SB 223 and Rep. Ross McGregor (R-Springfield) sponsored companion legislation.

2/15/2012

Attorney General DeWine Praises Medical Board’s Revocation of Lundeen’s License

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine praised today’s vote by the Ohio State Medical Board to permanently revoke the medical license of James E. Lundeen Sr. The board’s vote follows the recommendation of a hearing examiner who found last month that Lundeen was overprescribing medication to patients at his offices in Portsmouth and Plymouth. The Attorney General's Office has been involved in the investigation and represented the Ohio State Medical Board at the license hearing.

12/14/2011

Attorney General DeWine Praises Indictments in Norman Case

Attorney General Mike DeWine today praised the indictments and arrests made in the case of the death of 14-year-old Makayla Norman, who had cerebral palsy and was under medical care. Her death was ruled a homicide by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office.

11/17/2011

Attorney General DeWine Praises House Passage of New Cyber Fraud Legislation

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine praised today's passage by the Ohio House of Representatives of new legislation that will strengthen his ability to go after cyber fraud and assist in prosecutions. State Sen. Kevin Bacon (R-Minerva Park) sponsored SB 223 and Rep. Ross McGregor (R-Springfield) sponsored companion legislation.

1/31/2012

Attorney General DeWine Praises Creation of Human Trafficking Task Force

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Attorney General Mike DeWine praised today's signing by Gov. John Kasich of an executive order creating the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force to combat human trafficking in the state.

3/29/2012

Attorney General DeWine Outraged over Children's Deaths in Ohio

At a press conference in Cincinnati on Oct. 27, Attorney General Mike DeWine, outraged at the recent death of two-year old DeMarcus Jackson, warned that any time decisions are made about putting a child back in his home, the safety of that child must always be the number one priority.  An advocate for children his entire career, DeWine cautioned everyone to follow the law, which makes clear that in issues of family reunification, the safety of the child comes first.  It was a law DeWine wrote when he was in the U.S. Senate in 1997.

10/27/2011

Attorney General DeWine Opens 20th Annual Two Days in May Conference

Columbus –  Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today opened the 20th annual Two Days in May Conference, bringing together the dedicated men and women who help victims of crime. This nationally recognized victim advocacy conference works to continually improve the services offered to crime victims and discover new ways to help. More than 1000 people are expected to attend.

5/16/2011

Attorney General DeWine Officially Opens BCI Athens Office

Ohio Attorney General DeWine officially opened BCI’s new Athens office today. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Athens office will serve Southeastern Ohio counties with evidence intake, polygraphs, and other law enforcement services.

9/1/2011

Attorney General DeWine Offering Cyberbullying 101 Prevention Classes

“Bullying is hurtful and can be extremely harmful to victims,” said Attorney General DeWine. “We continue to see and hear reports about bullying. These workshops are another way we are working to protect Ohio’s families.”

3/28/2012
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