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Yost Assists Veterans with Transportation Needs

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost visited Joseph House today to celebrate with staff and honor a pledge he made in the spring to help the Cincinnati-based nonprofit in acquiring an accessible van that will help transport military veterans affected by addiction.

10/17/2024

132 Arrested as Operation END-OHHT Targets Those Seeking to Buy Sex in Ohio

A statewide human-trafficking operation conducted last week by more than 100 law enforcement agencies ended in the arrest of 132 people who sought to buy sex – including some exchanges involving minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.   

10/14/2024

Former Columbus Zoo CEO Sentenced to Prison

The former chief executive officer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to 7 years in prison today for his role in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
 

10/14/2024

Yost Objects to Columbus City Schools’ Attempt to Dismiss Busing-Related Lawsuit

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging the Ohio Supreme Court to allow the state’s lawsuit challenging Columbus City Schools' busing failures to proceed.

10/11/2024

AG Yost Sues Kentucky Concrete Company, Owner for Allegedly Ripping Off Ohio Consumers

In a lawsuit filed today in Butler County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses a Kentucky-based paving company of multiple violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and illegally pocketing more than $50,000 in customers’ money.

10/10/2024

AG Yost Announces $52 Million Agreement with Marriott Over Data Breach

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 49 other attorneys general have reached a $52 million settlement with Marriott International Inc. stemming from an investigation into a multiyear data breach involving an acquired guest-reservation system.

10/9/2024

Win for New BCI Investigative Unit, Money Lost in Cryptocurrency Scam Is Recovered

A new unit within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation recently recovered $130,000 lost in a cryptocurrency scam in the Columbus area, marking its first victory as a specialized team assigned to help local law enforcement with such cases.

10/8/2024

Attorney General's Office Provides Statement on Columbus City School Busing Issue

The following is a statement from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office regarding the Columbus City School busing litigation:

10/7/2024

Pickaway County Man Arrested in Case of Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor

An investigation conducted by the Circleville Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation led to the arrest this morning of a 41-year-old Pickaway County man who allegedly sexually abused a minor.

10/4/2024

Marion County Man Sentenced to Prison for Kidnapping, Rape of Minors

A 46-year-old Marion County man was sentenced this afternoon to 20 years to life in prison for sex crimes involving minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton announced.

10/3/2024
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