News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office has sent Senior Advocate Fraud Education (SAFE) Toolkits to more than 700 Ohio libraries. The project is funded through a grant obtained by the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Cedarville Police Chief Chris Gillaugh announced today that a Logan County man was arrested in Indiana following the theft of approximately $30,000 from Cedarville University.  

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today said that his office has sent letters to 58 businesses to seek substantiation of bottled water prices before, during, and after the Toledo water crisis. The office has received numerous related consumer complaints.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Wellness Laser and Med Spa LLC, which operates in central and northeast Ohio, for unfair and deceptive business practices. The Attorney General is seeking consumer restitution, an injunction to stop further violations, and civil penalties.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined Lucas County Sheriff John Tharp, Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates, members of the Lucas County Board of Commissioners, Dr. John Laux of the University of Toledo, and other community officials to announce the development of a new pilot program aimed at helping those suffering from heroin addiction get the assistance they need to move towards recovery. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Smith Township Police Chief John Siranovic announced that a search warrant was executed today at a Mahoning County business suspected of operating as an illegal casino.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and authorities from Washington and Morgan counties announced today the rescue of three women believed to be victims of human trafficking. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters today warned that scam artists are posing as government and law enforcement officials demanding that consumers pay money immediately. In Hamilton County, a consumer recently reported that her debit card was charged nearly $400 in the scam.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio and 41 other attorneys general have reached a $35 million settlement to resolve allegations that Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. unlawfully promoted Rapamune, a drug approved for use by kidney transplant patients. Pfizer Inc., the parent company of Wyeth, agrees to be bound by the settlement.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted as part of the Ohio Attorney General's Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing Initiative.