News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement after the passage of House Bill 7 and Senate Bill 115, which would effectively ban sweepstakes establishments in Ohio and strengthen the current moratorium on new establishments:

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine requested today that the Urban Outfitters retail chain cease sales of its "Prescription Line" of glasses, coasters, mugs, and drink holders.

Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit charging Durabilt Inc., Allwood Structures Inc., and the businesses’ owner Timothy Swallen with multiple violations of Ohio’s consumer laws. In the lawsuit, the Attorney General seeks consumer restitution, permanent injunctive relief, and civil penalties.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public's help locating a sexually oriented offender with a felony warrant out for his arrest.

Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the resolution of a multistate antitrust lawsuit against a major U.S. book publisher for price-fixing and collusion in the electronic book (e-book) market. DeWine and 32 other attorneys general have reached an agreement with Penguin Group (USA) Inc. to settle allegations that Penguin colluded with other major publishers and Apple Inc. to manipulate prices in the e-book market. 

Authorities Remind Citizens to Report Suspected Prescription Drug Abuse at 855-BCI-OHIO

Ohioans Received $86 Million in Early 2013

Attorney General Mike DeWine and Richland County Prosecutor James J. Mayer Jr. today announced indictments against individuals involved in three separate incidents involving the abuse of charitable resources and fraud. Also contributing to the development of these cases were the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Mansfield Police, Lexington Police, and the local developmental disabilities board.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today certified the petition for the proposed constitutional amendment submitted by the Ohio Rights Group.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Vinton County Prosecutor Trecia Kimes-Brown, and Vinton County Sheriff Shawn Justice announced today the arrest of a McArthur woman on a 12-count indictment alleging she sexually assaulted a child.