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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Ohio Murder Case

The United States Supreme Court agreed this morning to hear an Ohio murder case.  Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is seeking review of a lower court’s decision to delay all legal proceedings for Sean Carter, who was convicted for the rape and murder of his adoptive grandmother, Veader Prince.

3/19/2012

Attorney General DeWine, Prosecutor Haller Announce Sentencing of Third Tree-Trimming Scammer

Attorney General Mike DeWine and Greene County Prosecutor Stephen K. Haller said Jason Johnson, the third of three individuals charged in a tree-trimming scam that targeted the elderly in Greene, Franklin, Butler, and Montgomery counties, was sentenced today to eight years in prison and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $31,307. The case represents a collaboration of the Attorney General's Office Economic Crimes Division, the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney, and other law enforcement agencies.

3/1/2012

Attorney General DeWine Warns Ohioans about Tax Schemes

As Ohioans prepare to file their 2011 tax returns, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning them to look out for deceptive tax services and scams.

3/2/2012

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Traveling Contractors Following Clermont County Tornados

Following the violent storms in southern Ohio this weekend, Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered a warning to residents to beware of traveling contractors who try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance.

3/5/2012

Attorney General DeWine Sues Columbus Scooter Store for Failure to Deliver

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit for misrepresentation and failure to deliver against WTF Motorsports, Inc., Columbus Cycle, and Christopher Haehn doing business as Columbus Scooter & Cycle Outlet and Columbus Cycle. The lawsuit charges Christopher Haehn and his businesses with multiple violations of Ohio’s consumer laws.

3/7/2012

Attorney General DeWine Sues Columbus Home Improvement Contractor for Consumer Law Violations

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Columbus-based home improvement contractor Steven DeMatteo, doing business as DeMatteo Stucco and Stone, for violations of Ohio consumer law.

3/14/2012

Attorney General DeWine Sues California Man for Operating Unfair Debt Settlement Operation

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Jeremy Nelson of Trabuco Canyon, California, and his two companies for operating debt settlement businesses that took money from consumers to settle their debts but failed to deliver on their promises.

3/12/2012

Attorney General DeWine Sues Basement Remodeling Business for Consumer Law Violations

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Webb Contracting, LLC and its owner, Brett Webb, for violations of Ohio’s consumer laws.

“Imagine paying a company several thousand dollars for home improvement work that is never completed as promised,” Attorney General DeWine said. “That’s the experience that consumers said they had with this business. We tried to resolve the issues with Mr. Webb, but those efforts have failed, leaving us no choice but to file this lawsuit.”

3/9/2012

Attorney General DeWine Reminds Schools to File Safety and Building Plans

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today reminded Ohio school officials to make sure each school building's floor plan and safety plan is up-to-date and filed, as required by law.

3/1/2012

Attorney General DeWine Rejects Petition for Amendment Redefining Marriage

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today rejected the petition for the proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution which would repeal and replace the definition of marriage in the Ohio Constitution.

3/9/2012
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