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Coshocton Couple Sentenced to Prison for Craigslist Scam

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Coshocton County Prosecutor Jason W. Given announced today that an Ohio couple has been sentenced to prison for running a Craigslist ticket scam that took more than $200,000 from hundreds of victims throughout the U.S. and Canada.

2/8/2012

Wanted Sex Offender: Todd Allan White

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a convicted sex offender wanted on an outstanding warrant in Clark County.

2/6/2012

Statement from Ohio Attorney General DeWine on Tragic Chardon High School Shooting

"Today's shooting is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families as well as the entire student body and staff at Chardon High School.

2/27/2012

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Major Tort Reform Provision

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a state law requiring courts to “bifurcate” tort lawsuits into separate proceedings.  The General Assembly enacted this provision in 2005 to restore balance, fairness, and predictability in Ohio’s civil justice system.

2/15/2012

Wanted Sex Offender: Mark Haywood

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a convicted sex offender wanted on an outstanding warrant in Hamilton County.

2/24/2012

Wanted Sex Offender: Leroy Brown

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a convicted sex offender wanted on an outstanding warrant in Franklin County.

2/13/2012

U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Expand Miranda Protections for Prisoners

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a Sixth Circuit decision expanding Miranda rights for prisoners.  Attorney General Mike DeWine participated in the case, filing an amicus brief in support of the State of Michigan.

2/21/2012

Driveway Paver Indicted for Stealing $21,000 from Elderly Couple

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Champaign County Prosecutor Nick Selvaggio announced today the indictment of a man who allegedly stole more than $21,000 from an elderly Mechanicsburg couple. The indictment was the result of a collaborative investigation by the Economic Crimes Division of Attorney General Mike DeWine's Consumer Protection Section and the Champaign County Sheriff.

2/10/2012

DeWine Announces Settlement With Major Loan Servicers; Foreclosure-Related Assistance Coming for Ohioans

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio is part of the joint federal-state settlement of $25 billion with five of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers over foreclosure abuses, fraud, and unacceptable mortgage practices.

2/9/2012

Attorney General DeWine Sues Roofing Company for Failure to Deliver

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Hamilton-based roofing company Salyers Complete Contracting LLC for multiple violations of Ohio consumer law, including failure to deliver.

2/17/2012
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