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Yost, Other AGs Urge Online Marketplaces to Turn up Heat on Price Gouging

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today joined 32 other attorneys general in urging Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Walmart and Craigslist to more rigorously fight price gouging by online sellers using their services.

3/25/2020

Authorities Seek Help Identifying Franklin County John Doe

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz are seeking assistance to identify a man whose body was found on May 30, 2007.

3/25/2020

AG Yost, U.S. Attorneys and Pharmacy Board Issue Joint Statement Regarding Ohio Board of Pharmacy Rule

On March 22, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy held an emergency Sunday session to issue a rule prohibiting pharmacists from dispensing chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 unless a person has tested positive for the virus or is otherwise approved by the pharmacy board’s executive director. 

3/24/2020

Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiative Rejected Due to Lack of Valid Signatures

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today rejected a petition for a proposed marijuana-related constitutional amendment because petitioners did not submit the minimum number of valid signatures required.

3/23/2020

Attorney General Dave Yost's Statement on Slain Springdale Police Officer

Springdale Police Officer Kaia Grant was killed Saturday evening in a crash that occurred on I-275 at State Route 4.

3/22/2020

Ohio Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Canceled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

The 2020 Ohio Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony, previously scheduled for May 7, has been canceled in response to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for controlling the spread of the coronavirus.

3/20/2020

Yost Working with Lawmakers to Strengthen Anti-Price Gouging Laws Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Attorney General Dave Yost today announced plans to seek a new anti-price gouging law that does not rely on price controls when the Ohio General Assembly meets next week. 

3/19/2020

AG Yost Warns of an Outbreak of Scams Related to Coronavirus

Fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic could give rise to an outbreak of scams, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns.

3/19/2020

Yost Issues Opinion that Courts May Suspend Jury Trials During Pandemic Emergency

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued a formal opinion that courts may suspend jury trials to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, and that they may do so consistent with state and federal speedy-trial obligations.

3/18/2020

Guilty Plea Entered in Marion County Rape Case

(MARION) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that a Marion County man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting seven victims over three years.

3/16/2020
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