News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today sent a letter to Ohio law enforcement agencies reminding them of new legislation that now requires the timely submission of rape kits for DNA testing by Ohio law enforcement agencies.

As spring officially begins, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today is warning Ohioans to be wary of solicitors who offer roofing, driveway paving, or tree trimming services and demand upfront payment.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, State Senator Jim Hughes (R-Columbus), and Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien are urging support for the Violent Career Criminal Act, which was introduced this General Assembly as Senate Bill 97. Sponsored by Senators Hughes and Frank LaRose (R-Copley), the legislation would add additional prison time for repeat violent offenders, the group which a study concluded committed the majority of violent crimes in Ohio.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the $335 million settlement, subject to court approval, of a class-action lawsuit against The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) over claims that it unlawfully overcharged pension funds and other banking customers for foreign currency exchange (“FX”) trades.  Combined with settlements with other regulatory and government agencies, the total gross compensation to BNYM’s customers will be $504 million.  BNYM has agreed to pay an additional $210 million in penalties to the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and other government agencies.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that an independent home health nursing services provider has been ordered to pay $165,000 following her conviction on a felony charge of Medicaid fraud. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against a Clinton County used car dealership accused of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles as required by law.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he is awarding the Lucas County Sheriff's Office with a $150,000 grant to expand its Drug Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.).  

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the 2015 edition of Ohio Sunshine Laws: An Open Government Resource Manual. The release of the manual, commonly referred to as the “Yellow Book,” coincides with the beginning of Sunshine Week.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified the petition for the proposed Marijuana Legalization Amendment to the Ohio Constitution.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that consumers in Ohio and throughout the nation are reporting scam calls that appear to come from a 513 (Cincinnati) area code phone number and attempt to obtain consumers’ credit or debit card numbers.