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Accused Serial Rapist Arrested by Cuyahoga County Sexual Assault Kit Task Force

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty announced today that an alleged serial rapist accused of crimes that date back to 2001 has been indicted and arrested through the efforts of the Cuyahoga County Sexual Assault Kit Task Force.

2/26/2015

Charges Filed in Put-In-Bay Police Misconduct Investigation

Following a criminal investigation conducted by Ottawa County Sheriff Stephen J. Levorchick’s Office and subsequent review by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Special Prosecutions Section, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that charges have been filed pursuant to the investigation of alleged misconduct by Put-In-Bay police.

2/27/2015

Attorney General DeWine Announces More Than 14,000 Structures Razed as Demolition Grant Program Concludes

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued a report detailing the work of “The Ohio Attorney General’s Moving Ohio Forward” Demolition Grant Program. The report shows the program, which concluded at the end of 2014, helped remove more than 14,000 abandoned and blighted housing units across Ohio.

2/27/2015

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Reimbursement from Dealership Accused of Failing to Deliver Titles

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against the operators of a Columbus used car dealership accused of failing to provide vehicle titles to buyers as required by law.

2/26/2015

Attorney General DeWine Rejects Petition for End Ohio Cannabis Prohibition Act

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today rejected the petition for the proposed End Ohio Cannabis Prohibition Act because the petitioners did not submit the minimum valid signatures required.

2/25/2015

Landscaper Accused of Failing to Deliver Promised Services to Consumers

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against the owner of a Medina-area landscaping service accused of failing to deliver promised services to consumers and performing shoddy work.

2/24/2015

Attorney General DeWine Rejects Petition for Marijuana Legalization Amendment

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today rejected the petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution which would attempt to legalize marijuana use in the state.

2/23/2015

Father Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison on Endangering Children, Felonious Assault Charges

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a New Lexington man will spend the next seven years in prison after pleading guilty to seriously injuring his infant daughter.

2/23/2015

Statement from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the death of Dr. John Willke:

2/21/2015

Ohio Joins Challenge of Sysco and US Foods Merger

FTC, States Cite Competition and Cost Concerns over Proposed Merger of Two Largest Food Distributors

2/19/2015
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