News Releases

Attorney General Mike DeWine along with 54 attorneys general in other states and U.S. territories announced on Aug. 29 that they have reached an antitrust settlement with three of the largest book publishers in the United States. Hachette Book Group (USA), HarperCollins Publishers L.L.C., and Simon & Schuster Inc. have agreed to pay a total of more than $69 million to consumers to resolve antitrust claims of an alleged unlawful conspiracy to fix the prices of electronic books (E-books). Approximately $2 million of the settlement will be allotted to Ohio consumers. The publishers have also agreed to change the way they price E-books going forward.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public's help in locating a convicted sex offender who allegedly falsified his registration by providing an incorrect address.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that Joshua Salyers pleaded guilty today to nine counts of Theft from victims in Ohio and Kentucky who had suffered storm damage to their homes. Salyers, 39, of Butler County, Ohio, stole more than $43,000 from at least nine victims. The guilty pleas follow a joint investigation by the Attorney General's Economic Crimes Division, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, and the Jackson Township Police Department in Stark County, Ohio, in collaboration with Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced two youth service organizations will be sharing nearly $430,000 in grant funding to help the young homeless population.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today thanked local communities throughout the state that are beginning to take advantage of Moving Ohio Forward grants to demolish abandoned homes. DeWine gave his remarks at the demolition of one such property in Youngstown, where he was joined by Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Attorney General Mike DeWine today sued Larry Foster, doing business as Water’s Edge, DC Water Solution, and Water Pro, for multiple violations of Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act. Foster allegedly failed to install or improperly installed water purification and softener systems that he sold door-to-door in various Ohio counties.

“Ohio has consumer protection laws and we will enforce them, whether it involves a store purchase or door-to-door sales,” said Attorney General DeWine. “Consumers deserve to get what they pay for.”

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for help from the public to locate a wanted sex offender who has stopped following his registration requirements.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation  Administrator/CEO Steve Buehrer announced today the convictions of a husband and wife who worked together to defraud the state of nearly $175,000.

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit against Kevin L. Hunter of Cincinnati for failing to deliver goods he offered for sale on Craigslist, primarily automobile tires and rims. State and federal databases indicate that victims lost more than $50,000 to Hunter over seven years. The civil lawsuit charges Hunter with violating Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act.

“It’s bad enough when a consumer ends up paying for shoddy workmanship or products that don’t perform as promised,” said Attorney General DeWine. “But paying for something and getting nothing is outrageous.”

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced this afternoon the discovery of a major marijuana grow site in Pike County with suspected ties to a Mexican drug cartel.