News Releases

With a trial date looming, the former marketing director for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium pleaded guilty today to 16 felony counts and one misdemeanor, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the launch of a new training scenario for EMS workers, the fourth in a series of videos designed to help health-care professionals and first responders identify and respond to situations involving human trafficking. Also today, Yost announced a new “best practices” guide for raising public awareness of human trafficking among adolescents and teenagers.

Ohio Attorney Dave Yost today praised the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force as a model of commitment and consistency, crediting the group for the recent conviction and sentencing of two child pornographers and multiple arrests this month of would-be sex buyers.

The U.S. Supreme Court today granted a request led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for an immediate stay of the Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to regulate air pollution nationwide through its “good neighbor plan.”

Kicking off the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today shared a powerful message of gratitude with the “heroes” in attendance who work tirelessly to protect older Ohioans.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today granted the Ohio Attorney General’s Office request for full court review in the case regarding the proposed amendment “Protecting Ohioans’ Constitutional Rights.”

A Gallia County man who worked for a cell phone repair business has been indicted after an investigation found that he downloaded private photos from his clients’ phones, including the phones of minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

An Ottawa County man has been indicted on theft charges after an investigation discovered he embezzled more than $60,000 from the Danbury Township Fire Fighters Association, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

A Marion real estate developer was indicted on 15 felony counts related to shady business dealings, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 42 other attorneys general secured a $700 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over allegations related to marketing of the company’s baby powder and body powder products containing talc. Ohio will receive $27.7 million as part of the settlement.