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Consumers Should Watch for Scams Related to Affordable Care Act

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor are warning Ohioans to guard against scams related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare, with open enrollment for the new federally-run health insurance exchange in Ohio running through March 31, 2014. Coverage begins Jan. 1, 2014 for those who select a plan by Dec. 15.

10/4/2013

Secure Portal for Schools to Submit Safety Plans Now Online

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Richard A. Ross today announced that Ohio schools may now begin submitting school safety plans via a secure online portal to help first responders in case of an emergency. The portal is one of the many recommendations of the Attorney General’s School Safety Task Force which have been implemented since the task force announced its recommendations earlier this year.

10/3/2013

Five Charged in Organized Crime Investigation

Today Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil, West Chester Police Chief Erik Niehaus, Madeira Police Chief Frank Maupin, and Silverton Police Chief Bruce Molett announced the indictments of five people wanted in connection with an organized crime investigation in southwest Ohio.

10/3/2013

Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud, Drug Adulteration Charges

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a former Coshocton pharmacist has pleaded guilty to federal charges alleging that she took between $1 million and $2.5 million from state, federal, and private medical insurance companies through fraudulent billing practices.

10/2/2013

Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation Exceeds Sexual Assault Kit Testing Goal

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has exceeded its goal of testing 1,500 rape kits during the first year of the Attorney General's Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing Initiative. 

10/1/2013

Attorney General DeWine Announces Reindictment of U.S. Navy Veterans Association Leader Bobby Thompson

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a Cleveland grand jury has reindicted Bobby Thompson, the mastermind of the alleged charity scam U.S. Navy Veterans Association. 

7/25/2012

More than 1,640 Cases Added to Ohio Unsolved Homicides Database

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that more than 1,640 cold case homicides have been added to the Ohio Unsolved Homicides Database since efforts to expand the program were announced last year. 

9/30/2013

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Consumer Restitution from Storm-Damage Repair Business

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against All Seasons of Kentucky Inc. and husband and wife owners Leo Patrick Richard and Carol Richard for failing to deliver promised services and performing shoddy work.

9/30/2013

Attorney General, Bureau of Workers' Compensation Announce Chiropractor Fraud Convictions

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation  Administrator/CEO Steve Buehrer announced today that two Ohio chiropractors have been sentenced to pay nearly $179,000 in combined restitution to Medicaid and the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC).

9/27/2013

Two Businesses to Close Due to Synthetic Drug Sales

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that the owners of two Belmont County businesses have been ordered to close their stores for one year due to the illegal sale of synthetic drugs. 

9/27/2013
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