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Yost, 25 Other AGs Confront Pornhub's Parent Company Over Predator Loophole

A potential loophole that could let predators share videos of child sex abuse on Pornhub has Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 25 of his counterparts demanding answers from the company behind the website.

9/29/2023

Jackson County Charity Embezzlement Case Highlights Need for Nonprofit Oversight

A Wellston woman who stole charitable funds from a local booster club was sentenced Wednesday to one year of community control and will repay the more than $9,000 that she took, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Jackson County Prosecutor Randy Dupree announced.

9/28/2023

Family Indicted for Stealing $75,000 from Ironton EMS

Six family members are facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $75,000 from fuel cards belonging to an emergency medical services company in Ironton, Ohio, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

9/25/2023

Yost Sues Hamilton County ‘Contractor,’ Alleging Deceptive Practices

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a “home-improvement contractor” in Hamilton County who allegedly swindled six consumers out of more than $35,500.

9/25/2023

AG Yost Announces Shutdown of Renergy’s Foul-Smelling ‘Digester’ in Greene County

Facing continuing complaints about raunchy odors stemming from environmental violations, Renergy has agreed to permanently close down its organic waste treatment facility in Greene County – a victory for the facility’s neighbors and the state as a whole.

9/20/2023

AG Yost Pushes Back on Federal Censorship of Free Speech

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Biden administration from censoring protected speech on social media.

9/20/2023

Attorney General Holds Kickoff Meeting for Teen Ambassador Board

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost this week welcomed members of his 2023-24 Teen Ambassador Board with a meet-and-greet session, presentations from key members of his staff, and a front-row seat at an afternoon press conference. 

9/19/2023

Former Columbus Zoo Executives Indicted for Theft of More Than $2 Million

Three former executives of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium were indicted today for their roles in a scheme to defraud the zoo of more than $2.29 million and use the money for personal benefits, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

9/18/2023

AG Yost Announces Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Law Enforcement Training

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the formation of a blue-ribbon task force to examine the future of police training in Ohio, exploring how best to create and deliver world-class continuing education for the state’s roughly 30,000 law enforcement officers.

9/15/2023

Petition Summary on Redistricting Does Not Meet Fair and Truthful Requirement

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has determined that the language in a second petition summary of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would modify the legislative redistricting process does not meet the requirement of being fair and truthful.   

9/14/2023
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