News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding the sentencing of Terry Blankenship for the murder of Springdale Police Officer Kaia Grant: 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has secured more than $250,000 in fines from a contractor who used foreign steel instead of American steel to complete eight state-funded projects.

Attorney General Dave Yost, along with 40 other attorney general is urging Congress to pass the EAGLES Act, a national program to prevent targeted school violence.

A local waste hauler is facing possible prison time after pleading guilty to environmental crimes after an investigation by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost found he was illegally dumping the waste on his personal property.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement following the plea agreement filed in the case of Edward Jake Wagner:

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding the Derek Chauvin verdict:

A former Scioto County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer has been indicted on felony charges over his role in the death of a jail inmate, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the success of a Central Ohio human trafficking operation that took place April 14-15 in partnership with federal, state and local law enforcement.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at Lifeline of Ohio's Donor Memorial to recognize National Donate Life Blue and Green Day, and to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation in Ohio and across the United States. 

Ohio Attorney Dave Yost is calling on Congress not to consider any legislation that would expand and politicize the U.S. Supreme Court.