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Okla. A.G. Drummond Wins Major Ruling Against NextEra in Winter Storm Uri Case
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 30 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond wins major ruling against NextEra in Winter Storm Uri case
September 29, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 29, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a major victory in his lawsuit against NextEra Energy Marketing, with an Osage County judge ruling that the company violated Oklahoma law by charging excessive prices for natural gas during Winter Storm Uri.
The court granted Drummond's motion for partial summary judgment and found NextEra liable under both
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 30 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond wins major ruling against NextEra in Winter Storm Uri case
September 29, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 29, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a major victory in his lawsuit against NextEra Energy Marketing, with an Osage County judge ruling that the company violated Oklahoma law by charging excessive prices for natural gas during Winter Storm Uri.
The court granted Drummond's motion for partial summary judgment and found NextEra liable under boththe Oklahoma Emergency Price Stabilization Act and the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act. The amount of damages, including overcharges, restitution and disgorgement, will be determined at trial.
"This ruling marks an important victory in our fight to hold NextEra accountable for the staggering prices Oklahomans were forced to pay during Winter Storm Uri," Drummond said. "My office will continue fighting to ensure NextEra answers for the harm it caused and to recover every dollar possible for the Oklahomans exploited during the emergency."
The ruling comes days after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dismissed a petition from NextEra seeking federal jurisdiction over issues raised in Drummond's lawsuit. The Sept. 23 dismissal allowed the litigation to continue in Oklahoma state court.
Drummond has filed several lawsuits against energy marketers alleging they artificially inflated natural gas prices during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. The lawsuits have been consolidated.
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Read the order here: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2026/september/CJ-2025-00006_1089515314.pdf
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/september/drummond-wins-major-ruling-against-nextera-in-winter-storm-uri-case.html
Miss. A.G. Office: Statement on the Officer-Involved Shooting Trial in Hinds County
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- The Office of the Mississippi Attorney General issued the following news release:
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT | September 28, 2026
Statement on the Officer-Involved Shooting Trial in Hinds County
Our job is to defend the rule of law, even when it is hard. Every case is thoroughly examined without fear or favor.
We have concluded our review of 86 officer-involved shootings since the Legislature gave the AGO this responsibility, and we have found the use of force by the officer justified without any further action in all but four.
In this case, we followed the
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JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- The Office of the Mississippi Attorney General issued the following news release:
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT | September 28, 2026
Statement on the Officer-Involved Shooting Trial in Hinds County
Our job is to defend the rule of law, even when it is hard. Every case is thoroughly examined without fear or favor.
We have concluded our review of 86 officer-involved shootings since the Legislature gave the AGO this responsibility, and we have found the use of force by the officer justified without any further action in all but four.
In this case, we followed theprocess, leading to today's jury verdict of not guilty for one officer and a hung jury for another.
In the case of a tie, the benefit of the doubt goes to our law enforcement officers and we will not seek to retry this case.
The men and women who wear the uniform have earned that.
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Original text here: https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/2026/09/28/statement-on-the-officer-involved-shooting-trial-in-hinds-county-september-28-2026/
Miss. A.G. Office: Statement on Officer-Involved Shootings
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- The Office of the Mississippi Attorney General issued the following news release:
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT | September 28, 2026
Statement on Officer-Involved Shootings
Today, the Office of the Attorney General announced it has completed the review of three incidents involving officer-involved shootings.
These include a September 14, 2025, incident in Pearlington involving one sergeant and one deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff's Department; a September 28, 2025, incident in Wiggins involving one deputy with the Stone County Sheriff's Department; and an
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JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- The Office of the Mississippi Attorney General issued the following news release:
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT | September 28, 2026
Statement on Officer-Involved Shootings
Today, the Office of the Attorney General announced it has completed the review of three incidents involving officer-involved shootings.
These include a September 14, 2025, incident in Pearlington involving one sergeant and one deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff's Department; a September 28, 2025, incident in Wiggins involving one deputy with the Stone County Sheriff's Department; and anOctober 19, 2025, incident in Nesbit involving one lieutenant and three deputies with the DeSoto County Sheriff's
Department.
In all three incidents, the Attorney General's Office found the use of force
was justified.
Pursuant to Section 45-1-6 of the Mississippi Code, the reviews followed an investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Original text here: https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/2026/09/28/statement-on-officer-involved-shootings-september-28-2026/
Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Michigan and a coalition of 47 other states and territories, to distribute settlement funds
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Michigan and a coalition of 47 other states and territories, to distribute settlement fundspaid by generic drug manufacturers in exchange for settlement of claims that those companies illegally conspired to raise the prices of generic drugs. Consumers can file for compensation online.
The coalition previously announced settlements with drug manufacturers Glenmark, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex, Heritage, and Heritage's parent company, Emcure, totaling approximately $96.5 million. The multistate coalition's distribution plan aims to return millions of dollars from those settlement funds to those potentially harmed by the elevated prices of the generic drugs that are the subjects of those settlements.
"Consumers who paid the high price of generic drugs because companies placed profits over fairness are now entitled to compensation," said Attorney General Nessel. "This settlement holds companies accountable for conspiring to inflate drug prices. If you purchased certain generic medications during the covered period, I encourage you to check your eligibility and file a claim. My office is committed to putting money back into the hands of those it belongs to: the consumers."
If you purchased one of the generic drugs listed on the settlement website between May 2009 and December 2019, you may be eligible for compensation. To determine your eligibility, call 1-866-290-0182 (toll-free), email the settlement website (info@AGGenericDrugs.com), or visit the AG Generic Drugs website itself (www.AGGenericDrugs.com).
Michigan is part of a coalition of nearly all states and territories engaged in a series of antitrust cases, starting first in 2016. The first complaint included Heritage and 17 other corporate defendants, two individual defendants, and 15 generic drugs. The second complaint was filed in 2019 against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 21 of the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers. The complaint names 16 individual senior executive defendants. The third complaint, to be tried first, focuses on 80 topical generic drugs that account for billions of dollars of sales in the United States. This complaint names 26 corporate defendants and 10 individual defendants. The States filed a fourth complaint in 2026 against Novartis AG, Sandoz Group AG and Sandoz AG. Seven pharmaceutical executives have been cooperating to support the States' claims in these cases.
The above-mentioned cases stem from a series of investigations built on millions of documents, a massive phone record database, and evidence from several cooperating witnesses at the core of the different conspiracies. Each complaint addresses a different set of drugs and defendants and lays out an interconnected web of competing industry executives who regularly met and communicated with each other, providing ample opportunity to form illegal agreements. The complaints note that defendants used terms like "fair share," "playing nice in the sandbox," and "responsible competitor" to unlawfully discourage competition, raise prices, and enforce an ingrained culture of collusion.
Joining in the announcement were the states and territories of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Original text here: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2026/09/30/attorney-general-nessel-urges-consumers-to-claim-compensation-for-inflated-generic-drug-prices
Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Ali Ali
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Ali Ali
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September 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Ali Ali, who died on September 18, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Woodbury, Orange County. After a thorough investigation, which included review of witness statements, footage from security cameras
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ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Ali Ali
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September 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Ali Ali, who died on September 18, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Woodbury, Orange County. After a thorough investigation, which included review of witness statements, footage from security camerasand officers' body-worn cameras (BWC), NYSP radio dispatch logs and incident logs, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI determined that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the trooper's actions were justified under New York law.
On September 18, NYSP received information that Mr. Ali was wanted in New York City for an alleged assault on September 16 and a separate knife-point robbery of a vehicle during the early morning hours of September 18. OnStar alerted NYSP that Mr. Ali was traveling northbound on the New York State Thruway in a 2021 Chevy Equinox that had been stolen approximately four hours earlier. At 5:45 a.m. on September 18, an NYSP trooper spotted the stolen vehicle on the New York State Thruway near the town of Ramapo in Rockland County and followed the vehicle. OnStar remotely disabled the car near mile marker 49 in Woodbury. At 5:49 a.m., as the disabled stolen vehicle slowed down, it collided with a tractor-trailer, struck a guardrail, and caught fire. Mr. Ali fled from the car on foot into a heavily wooded area adjacent to the highway.
Shortly after 10 a.m. on September 18, an NYSP Special Operation Response Team (SORT) began a grid search of the woods, looking for Mr. Ali. At 1:47 p.m., SORT members saw Mr. Ali in the woods, holding a knife, and followed from a distance, instructing Mr. Ali to stop moving. At 1:49 p.m., Mr. Ali stopped and turned to face the troopers, who ordered Mr. Ali to drop the knife several times. Mr. Ali did not drop the knife and turned away from troopers, continuing to walk through the wooded area. Troopers continued to follow Mr. Ali and deployed flashbangs. One trooper attempted to speak with Mr. Ali, saying, "We can resolve this peacefully, just stop, we really don't want to hurt you, just stop man. Ali please just stop man we don't have to do this."
At 1:51 p.m., one trooper deployed a Taser, causing Mr. Ali to briefly fall to the ground. Mr. Ali quickly got up and walked toward the trooper holding the knife in his hand and ignored repeated orders to stop. Another trooper discharged his service weapon, striking Mr. Ali. Mr. Ali was declared dead at the scene. Troopers recovered a knife at the scene.
Under New York's justification law, a police officer may use deadly physical force when the officer reasonably believes it to be necessary to defend against the use of deadly physical force by another. In this case, NYSP troopers responded to the wooded area after receiving information that Mr. Ali was possibly armed with a knife and that there was probable cause to arrest Mr. Ali for previously reported crimes. When the troopers encountered Mr. Ali holding a knife, they ordered him to drop the knife several times before deploying a Taser. Mr. Ali came toward one of the troopers with the knife in his hand, and another trooper fired his service weapon as Mr. Ali got closer. Under these circumstances, given the law and the evidence, a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the trooper's use of deadly physical force against Mr. Ali was justified, and therefore OSI determined that criminal charges would not be pursued in this matter.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-office-special-investigation-releases-report-death-ali
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Shield Law Challenge
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Shield Law Challenge
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September 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to strike down New York's abortion shield law:
"Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas are asking the Supreme Court to let them impose their abortion bans on New York and punish our doctors for providing legal
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ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Shield Law Challenge
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September 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to strike down New York's abortion shield law:
"Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas are asking the Supreme Court to let them impose their abortion bans on New York and punish our doctors for providing legalhealth care.
"New York has always been a safe haven for reproductive freedom. It was true before Roe, it has been true since Dobbs, and it will remain true long after this lawsuit inevitably fails. I will fight with everything in my power to defend our shield law and protect every provider and patient who depends on it."
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-releases-statement-supreme-court-shield-law-challenge
Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Hudson Valley Cocaine Trafficking Ring
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Hudson Valley Cocaine Trafficking Ring
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September 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the takedown of a drug trafficking ring that distributed cocaine across the Hudson Valley. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) found that members of the drug trafficking operation coordinated meetings to distribute and resell cocaine throughout Ulster
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ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Hudson Valley Cocaine Trafficking Ring
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September 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the takedown of a drug trafficking ring that distributed cocaine across the Hudson Valley. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) found that members of the drug trafficking operation coordinated meetings to distribute and resell cocaine throughout Ulsterand Orange counties. The investigation recovered more than one kilogram of cocaine with an approximate street value of $30,000 and over $12,500 cash in proceeds from illicit narcotics sales. 10 individuals were arrested and nine were arraigned in Ulster County Court before Judge Bryan E. Rounds for their roles in the drug trafficking operation.
"Drug trafficking rings flood our streets with dangerous narcotics and put our communities in serious danger," said Attorney General James. "This takedown marks another big step forward in our efforts to dismantle the web of trafficking rings that threaten New Yorkers' safety. I thank my partners in law enforcement for their continued efforts to protect our communities."
The investigation began in November 2024 and included hundreds of hours of physical and covert surveillance, court-authorized wiretapping of cellphones, and review of phone records and law enforcement databases. Electronic surveillance revealed the defendants and their co-conspirators frequently used coded and cryptic terminology in text messages and phone calls in an attempt to disguise their illicit activities, such as referring to cocaine using various food terms like "pizza," "pies," and "water."
The indictment alleges two schemes, both centered around Michael Felicello, who operated an illegal cocaine distribution network in and around Ulster and Orange counties. The first scheme charges Felicello, along with Jorge Lee, Lawrence Falcetta, Michael Brown, Jose Garcia, and Ernesto Reyes Rodriguez, Jr. The second scheme charges Felicello, along with Eric Oremus, John Dangelo, Joshua Mintz, and Deborah Foster.
The first scheme alleges that Felicello sourced his cocaine from Jorge Lee. On at least one occasion, Felicello met Lee at RMC Trucking in Orange County, where Felicello works, to source the cocaine. Felicello also sourced cocaine from Lawrence Falcetta at Falcetta's residence in Ulster County, and from Michael Brown at various locations in and around Newburgh, Orange County. Brown would often meet with Felicello near the deli where he worked as a cook. Brown sourced the cocaine he sold to Felicello from Jose Garcia, who transported the cocaine to Brown from Garcia's residence in Orange County. Falcetta also sourced cocaine from Jorge Lee, often meeting at Falcetta's Ulster County residence. The scheme further alleges that Ernesto Reyes Rodriguez, Jr. also sold cocaine on behalf of Jorge Lee.
The second scheme alleges that after obtaining cocaine from his suppliers, Felicello would redistribute that cocaine to various customers, including Eric Oremus, John Dangelo, Joshua Mintz, and Deborah Foster, some of whom were redistributors. Felicello used the RMC Trucking parking lot to sell cocaine to customers.
On one occasion, on March 15, 2026, law enforcement seized half an ounce of cocaine from Garcia when he was traveling to meet with and supply Brown, who would supply the cocaine to Felicello. Within minutes of this seizure by law enforcement, Garcia returned to his residence to get more cocaine to fulfill the order made by Brown.
Cocaine seized in the investigation
The 153-count indictment charges the 10 defendants with felony narcotics offenses, including various counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (a class A-I felony), Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (a class A-II felony), additional counts of Criminal Sale and Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (class B felonies), as well as Conspiracy to commit those crimes. Defendants convicted on the top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Those charged in the indictment include:
* Michael Brown, 53, of Newburgh, Orange County;
* John J. Dangelo, II, 53, of Wallkill, Ulster County;
* Lawerence A. Falcetta, JR., 53, of Marlboro, Ulster County;
* Michael P. Felicello, 51, of Marlboro, Ulster County;
* Deborah A. Foster, 70, of Marlboro, Ulster County;
* Jose A. Garcia, 57, of Newburgh, Orange County;
* Jorge Lee, 48, of Marlboro, Ulster County;
* Joshua A. Mintz, 41, of Highland, Ulster County;
* Eric S. Oremus, 56, of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County; and
* Ernesto R. Rodriguez, JR., 25, of Marlboro, Ulster County.
This takedown was the result of an extensive joint-investigation led by OCTF in collaboration with the Ulster County Sheriff's Office (UCSO), Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (URGENT), and the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit (SIU). Attorney General James would like to thank the Ulster County District Attorney's Office, the New York State Police Troop F Violent Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team, the United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations, the Town of Marlborough Police Department, the Town of New Windsor Police Department, the Town of Newburgh Police Department, and the City of Newburgh Police Department for their assistance throughout the investigation.
The charges against the defendants are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
"Drug trafficking has a direct impact on the safety and quality of life of the communities we serve. This investigation demonstrates what can be accomplished when law enforcement agencies work together, share resources, and remain focused on holding those who profit from the illegal drug trade accountable," said New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James. "I commend the dedicated work of our State Police members and all of our law enforcement partners whose efforts led to these arrests and the disruption of this drug trafficking operation."
"I would like to commend the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team, the New York Attorney General's Office Organized Crime Task Force, and all the agencies involved in this joint operation for their continued dedication and commitment to keeping our communities safe," said Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa. "This operation is yet another example of the hard work, perseverance, and collaboration demonstrated by the men and women in the streets on the front lines in the fight against illegal narcotics trafficking. We will continue to work collaboratively with our local, state, and federal partners to identify and hold accountable those who profit from illegal narcotics trafficking."
The investigation was led by URGENT investigators who were under the supervision of URGENT Detective Sergeant Christopher Heimink and URGENT Detective Lieutenant Joseph Stock, and OCTF Detective David Walsh, under the supervision of Detective Supervisor Bradford Miller, Assistant Chief Ismael Hernandez and Deputy Chief Andrew Boss. Special assistance was provided by OAG's Special Operations Unit, which is a part of the Investigations Bureau. The OAG's Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator Oliver Pu-Folkes.
The case is being prosecuted by OCTF Assistant Deputy Attorney General Scott Johnson with the assistance of OCTF Legal Support Analyst Gianna Morano, under the supervision of Downstate OCTF Deputy Chief Lauren Abinanti. Nicole Keary is the Deputy Attorney General in Charge of OCTF. Both OCTF and the Investigations Bureau are part of the Division for Criminal Justice, which is led by Chief Deputy Attorney General Jose Maldonado and overseen by First Deputy Attorney General Meghan Faux.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-announces-takedown-hudson-valley-cocaine-trafficking-ring
