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Ohio Attorney General DeWine today announced several initiatives to help Ohio’s colleges and universities better respond to sexual assaults.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Cleveland Cavaliers fans to beware of phony offers for tickets to see the Cavs face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals tonight and Thursday in Cleveland.

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. 

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the members of his office’s 2015-2016 Teen Ambassador Board. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Mahoning County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Gains today announced that an indictment has been issued against former Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino. The indictment was issued today by a Mahoning County Grand Jury.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a Marysville man has been sentenced to serve the rest of his life in prison following his conviction last month on charges related to the sexual assault of three children. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced an $11.5 million settlement with Morton Salt Inc. and Cargill Inc. to resolve allegations that the companies conspired with each other, causing state and local governments to pay higher prices on the rock salt used to make icy roads safer for travelers.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio Carter Stewart announced today that six additional suspects are now facing federal charges as part of an ongoing investigation involving forged painkiller prescriptions.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that two Marietta residents are facing charges of theft from the elderly and receiving stolen property following an investigation conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation as part of the Ohio Attorney General's Elder Justice Initiative.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that an Ohio man has been indicted for running a scheme in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia where he allegedly purchased over $30,000 worth of livestock and vehicles using fraudulent checks and falsified documents.