News Releases

Following news of an Experian data breach affecting records of about 15 million T-Mobile customers and potential customers, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today is encouraging consumers to guard against identity theft.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office is sending checks to 850 Ohio public entities as part of the Attorney General’s $11.5 million settlement to resolve an antitrust lawsuit against Cargill Inc. and Morton Salt Inc. over past rock salt prices.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are urging residents to safely dispose of prescription drugs during the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will take place across the country on Saturday.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sent a letter to Ohio law enforcement agencies today to remind authorities that the deadline to submit previously untested sexual assault kits to a crime laboratory for DNA testing as required by Senate Bill 316 is quickly approaching. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine would like to remind Stark County residents about the upcoming Fugitive Safe Surrender event that will begin in Canton one week from today.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a now-defunct Columbus funeral home for failing to provide refunds for the pre-need services it sold consumers before it closed.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against the operators of a home improvement outfit accused of failing to deliver promised services to consumers across the state.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that his office has received more than 600 reports of tax-related scams since Sept. 1. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the membership of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on Crime Victims with Disabilities. The panel will advise the Office on ways to further assist victims of crime who have special needs.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned families to beware phone scams targeting grandparents as National Grandparents Day (Sunday, Sept.13) approaches.