Attorney General DeWine Announces Home Repair Scam Indictments

On April 15, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced indictments in a Central Ohio home repair scam that targeted elderly victims and scammed them out of more than $100,000. A few of the suspects indicted were involved in a similar scam and convicted more than a decade ago as part of the "Circleville 30" investigation.

Attorney General DeWine Announces Findings of Foster Care Advisory Group

On April 8, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the findings of his Foster Care Advisory Group. The group, which he convened after hosting several Child Safety Summits across the state, was tasked with studying Ohio's foster care system and making recommendations to improve care and child safety. DeWine was joined by state legislators who will introduce legislation to enact some the group's recommendations.

Sexual Assault Services Expansion Program

On March 20, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced new efforts to provide services for sexual assault victims. The new initiative comes after a survey conducted by the Attorney General's Office, which began in May 2012, found that 52 of Ohio's counties do not offer comprehensive, direct services for sexual assault victims. The news conference also addressed proposed legislation to create a rape crisis program trust fund.

Attorney General DeWine Discusses Steubenville Rape Case on 'Today'

On March 20, 2013, Attorney General DeWine spoke with NBC News's Savannah Guthrie on developments in the Steubenville rape case on Today.

Attorney General DeWine Discusses Steubenville Rape Case on 'World News Tonight'

On March 18, 2013, Attorney General DeWine spoke with ABC News's Elizabeth Vargas to discuss the continuing investigation into the Steubenville rape case on World News Tonight.

Attorney General DeWine Discusses Steubenville Rape Case on 'Outside the Lines'

On March 10, 2013, Attorney General DeWine spoke with ESPN's John Barr regarding the Steubenville rape case on Outside the Lines.

National Consumer Protection Week Video Tip: Identity Theft

For National Consumer Protection Week 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is releasing a Video Tip of the Day to warn consumers about scams and schemes to take advantage of consumers. Today, Pam Kennedy from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section discusses how to avoid identity theft.