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Successes of Trafficking Task Force Continue With String of Sentencings, Arrests

Ohio Attorney Dave Yost today praised the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force as a model of commitment and consistency, crediting the group for the recent conviction and sentencing of two child pornographers and multiple arrests this month of would-be sex buyers.

6/28/2024

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees with Yost’s Challenge, Puts Brakes on EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor Plan’

The U.S. Supreme Court today granted a request led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for an immediate stay of the Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to regulate air pollution nationwide through its “good neighbor plan.”

6/27/2024

AG Yost Addresses Importance of Elder Abuse Awareness and Protection Efforts

Kicking off the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today shared a powerful message of gratitude with the “heroes” in attendance who work tirelessly to protect older Ohioans.

6/26/2024

AG Yost Wins En Banc Review in Ballot Lawsuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today granted the Ohio Attorney General’s Office request for full court review in the case regarding the proposed amendment “Protecting Ohioans’ Constitutional Rights.”

6/17/2024

Cell Phone Repairman Indicted for Stashing Customers’ Nude Photos

A Gallia County man who worked for a cell phone repair business has been indicted after an investigation found that he downloaded private photos from his clients’ phones, including the phones of minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

6/14/2024

Yost’s Elder Justice Unit Secures Indictment Against Scam Property Flipper in Marion County

A Marion real estate developer was indicted on 15 felony counts related to shady business dealings, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

6/13/2024

Treasurer of Ottawa County Nonprofit Charged With Stealing $60,000 Meant for Firefighters

An Ottawa County man has been indicted on theft charges after an investigation discovered he embezzled more than $60,000 from the Danbury Township Fire Fighters Association, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

6/13/2024

Yost Secures $27.7 Million for Ohio as Part of Multistate Settlement with Johnson & Johnson over Talc Products

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 42 other attorneys general secured a $700 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over allegations related to marketing of the company’s baby powder and body powder products containing talc. Ohio will receive $27.7 million as part of the settlement.

6/12/2024

Yost Files Amicus Brief in Ohio Supreme Court Case on Appealability of Preliminary Injunctions

Attorney General Dave Yost has told the Ohio Supreme Court that he agrees with the City of Columbus that it should be able to appeal a preliminary injunction the state won to block enforcement of the city’s firearm regulations.

6/11/2024

AG Yost Encourages High-School Students to Apply for Teen Ambassador Board

The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is accepting applications for Yost’s Teen Ambassador Board (TAB) for the 2024-25 academic year.

6/5/2024
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