News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued certification of the summary language for a referendum seeking the repeal of House Bill 7. The certification was issued today in a letter sent to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted and the petitioners.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced an agreement with Florida-based Go Green For the Cause, Inc., Bin Boy Management LLC, Presidential Clothing Recyclers, and individuals Jay Katari and Nicole Leve to stop charitable solicitations in Ohio.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff will now serve as the Senior Law Enforcement Liaison for the Attorney General's Office.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Massachusetts-based Integral Resources Inc. for multiple violations of Ohio’s Charitable Organizations Act. The Attorney General also was granted a request for a temporary restraining order to stop Integral Resources from soliciting in Ohio.

Attorney General Mike DeWine and Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien today announced that John W. Hargrove has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for soliciting money for a fraudulent charity, Ohio Veterans Source (Ohio Vets), which he falsely claimed would aid local veterans. Hargrove has been ordered to pay more than $2,000 in restitution and has no chance for early release.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said he was pleased to learn that the Urban Outfitters retail chain has announced plans to stop sales of its "Prescription Line" of glasses, coasters, mugs, and drink holders.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that consumers across the state are reporting losing money to rental property scams. The Attorney General’s Office has received more than a dozen reports of the scam since January, and consumers who fall for the scam report an average loss of about $1,000.

Following the recent storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to watch for traveling contractors who may try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Pro Audio Video, Inc. and its owner Michael E. White, both of Canton. According to the lawsuit, the online business took consumers’ money but failed to deliver the products they ordered. Hundreds of consumers nationwide may have been affected.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public's help locating a sexually oriented offender with a felony warrant out for his arrest.