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New Human Trafficking Hotline Connects Public's Tips to Ohio law Enforcement

Ohio’s first statewide human trafficking hotline is now operational, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

9/30/2024

Fairfield County Man Sentenced to Prison for Murder

A Fairfield County man was sentenced this morning to 18 years to life in prison for an April 2023 murder in Sugar Grove, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

9/25/2024

Yost Calls on Supreme Court to Act Immediately in Columbus School District’s Busing Crisis

Ohio Attorney Dave Yost today filed an emergency motion in the Ohio Supreme Court, urging the court to grant immediate relief relating to the ongoing transportation crisis affecting charter and private school students in Columbus.

9/25/2024

Yost Backs Kroger in Challenge of FTC Tribunal

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is siding with Kroger in challenging the constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission’s administrative proceedings for the Kroger-Albertsons merger.

9/24/2024

Former Zoo Director of Purchasing Sentenced in Fraud Case

A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to 60 days in jail today for enriching himself as part of a broader scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

9/23/2024

Mahoning Valley Man Charged with Human Trafficking and Rape

An investigation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force has led to the indictment of a Youngstown man on rape and human trafficking charges, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today.

9/20/2024

Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Seeks Public Assistance Locating Suspect

The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force is requesting the public’s help in locating a suspect facing 17 felony charges involving human trafficking, drug trafficking and firearms.

9/19/2024

Hocking County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Rape

A 39-year-old Hocking County woman was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison for raping two children, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

9/17/2024

Statement from Ohio Attorney General’s Office on Arguments in Appeal of HB 68 Ruling

The Tenth District Court of Appeals today heard arguments in an appeal of a trial court ruling that upheld Ohio’s ban on medical interventions seeking to transition the sex or gender of a minor. 

9/11/2024

Yost Orders Deep Dive Into Challenges of Surging Migrant Population

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today directed his office to research legal avenues to stop the federal government from sending an unlimited number of migrants to Ohio communities. 

9/9/2024
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