News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered advice to help Ohioans make wise charitable contributions and avoid scams following the devastating flooding in Louisiana.

As students head back to school, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of scams targeting students.

Below is a joint statement from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Pike County Sheriff Charles S. Reader on the arrests of Jesse Hanes and James Nelson in  Hatch, New Mexico.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Pickaway County Sheriff Robert Radcliff, Circleville Police Chief Shawn Baer, and Pickaway County Prosecutor Judy Wolford announced today that 11 individuals, including a father and son, are now facing charges for their alleged participation in a heroin and cocaine trafficking ring that operated in Pickaway County with ties to Columbus.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina), and House Speaker Clifford Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) announced today the formation of the Ohio Joint Study Committee on Drug Use Prevention Education.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted as part of the Ohio Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing Initiative.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Columbus used car seller accused of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to consumers.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with 43 other attorneys general, today announced a $100 million settlement with Barclays Bank PLC and Barclays Capital Inc. for fraudulent and anticompetitive conduct involving the manipulation of the London interbank offered rate, or Libor, a benchmark interest rate that has a widespread impact on global markets and consumers.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Ohio Military Veterans Legal Assistance Project (OMVLAP).  The grant funds are being awarded in part from funds seized from the former veterans’ charity scam artist known as Bobby Thompson.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with 48 other attorneys general, today announced a $125 million settlement with Cephalon and affiliated companies over allegations that Cephalon engaged in anticompetitive conduct that delayed the market entry of generic versions of Provigil, a prescription drug used to promote wakefulness and treat sleep disorders.