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Attorney General DeWine Announces Arrest of Sexual Predator on New Child Pornography Charges

The arrest happened in Portage County this afternoon after agents with the Attorney General's Crimes Against Children Task Force said they found evidence the man was downloading and sharing child pornography.

7/3/2012

Ohio Attorney General DeWine and Cuyahoga Prosecutor Mason Announce Casino Indictments

According to investigators, the defendants were each caught cheating on various casino games such as Black Jack, Texas Hold'Em, Roulette and Craps.

7/3/2012

Attorney General DeWine and Ohio Latino Affairs Commission Warn of 'Notario Scams' Following New Immigration Policy Announcement

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission today urged anyone who is interested in pursuing participation in the federal government's deferred action process not to be deceived into paying for expensive assistance in applying. It's not yet clear what fees, if any, will be necessary and the federal government has asked that these requests not be submitted until it creates a process to accept them.

7/3/2012

WANTED SEX OFFENDER: Christopher Stacy

According to public records, the last time Christopher Stacy made contact with Marion County deputies was in August 2011, when he registered himself as homeless.

7/2/2012

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Traveling Contractors Following Major Storms in Ohio; Offers Tips for Repair and Removal Services

Following the violent weather in 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.

7/2/2012

Attorney General Mike DeWine Announces $40 Million Settlement for Ohio Medicaid

Under the terms of the settlement, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve allegations that GSK engaged in various illegal schemes related to the marketing and pricing of drugs it manufactures.

7/2/2012

Attorney General DeWine Praises Denial of Appeal of Doctor’s License Revocation

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Attorney General Mike DeWine praised the Franklin County Court’s judgment this week affirming the revocation of the state medical license of James E. Lundeen Sr. on appeal. Last December, the Ohio State Medical Board voted to permanently revoke his medical license following the recommendation of a hearing examiner who found that Lundeen was overprescribing medication to patients at his offices in Portsmouth and Plymouth. The Attorney General's Office has been involved in the investigation and represented the Ohio State Medical Board at the license hearing and the appeal.

6/29/2012

Attorney General DeWine Asks Ohioans to Register for Blue Alerts

Similar to an AMBER Alert, which notifies the public of a kidnapped child, a Blue Alert will rapidly broadcast information to the public advising them of an at-large suspect who has killed, seriously injured, or kidnapped an Ohio peace officer. 

6/29/2012

Attorney General DeWine Makes Statement on Supreme Court's Health Care Ruling

"There is a victory in this case.  The Supreme Court did not expand the powers under the Commerce Clause."

6/28/2012

Attorney General Supports New Human Trafficking Law

House Bill 262, sponsored by Representative Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo), also known as the Safe Harbor Law, focuses on human trafficking and will increase the penalties for suspects and improve care for victims.

6/27/2012
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