News Releases

In response to the tragic events today in Connecticut, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the progress of Ohio schools in filing school safety plans and floor plans of school buildings  pursuant to requirements in Ohio law:

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released his 2012 Report to the General Assembly on Award Recipient Compliance with State Awards for Economic Development. The report, which is required to be submitted by the Attorney General to the General Assembly pursuant to statute, analyzes compliance with the terms of economic development awards for recipients which had performance periods ending in calendar year 2011.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he and 32 other Attorneys General reached a $42.9 million Consent Judgment with Pfizer Inc. to resolve allegations that Pfizer Inc. unlawfully promoted its drugs, Zyvox® and Lyrica®. Under the settlement, Ohio will receive $1.5 million.
 
"Consumers need correct information about medicines they are being prescribed," said Attorney General DeWine. "Through this agreement, we are assuring that will be the case when it comes to these products. It's also a reminder to all drug makers that the accurate promotion of their products is critically important."

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine testified today before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights hearing about “ending the school to prison pipeline.” DeWine testified about the successes of Ohio’s juvenile justice reforms, known as RECLAIM Ohio, which began in the 1990s when he served as Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Attorney General Mike DeWine said today that six members of a multi-state telemarketing operation pleaded guilty this week to felonies. Four others pleaded guilty earlier this year. They are among 18 who, according to an indictment in June, operated a criminal enterprise that stole millions of dollars from victims who owned inexpensive, vacant land throughout the U.S.

"We are making progress in this major case that often ended up with senior citizens being the prime victims," said Attorney General DeWine. "We will continue to work with Miami County authorities to prepare the remaining cases for trial."

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today reminded high school students that the deadline to enter the 2012 Take Action High School Video Contest is Friday. The contest, announced in September, is a chance for students to inform their peers about consumer scams and to win scholarship funds.

"This is a great opportunity for Ohio's high school students to use their creativity to help us educate consumers of all ages," Attorney General DeWine said. "I encourage students across the state to enter this annual contest."

"Those who are not getting the help they need can end up in a non-stop cycle of run-ins with law enforcement," said Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.  "We are awarding these grants in an effort to provide ongoing support for those with mental illnesses and their families."

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a report outlining several  issues surrounding Ohio's child welfare system, specifically the state's foster care system.

Agents with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) have collected several surveillance videos from businesses located along the chase route, and they are hoping to find more.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and other Cuyahoga County Officials at the demolition of an abandoned house made possible by a grant from his Demolition Grant Program. The property at 6179 Morton Avenue in Cleveland is one of many properties in Ohio which have been demolished through efforts by local communities and the Attorney General's Demolition Grant Program.