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West Virginia Supreme Court Rules in Favor of State in Cabell County Election Integrity Case
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 11 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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West Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of State in Cabell County election integrity case
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling reinstating an indictment against two candidates charged with election-related offenses. In State of West Virginia ex rel. State of West Virginia v. The Honorable James Young, the Supreme Court granted the State's petition for a writ of prohibition.
In 2022, Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynard
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 11 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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West Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of State in Cabell County election integrity case
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling reinstating an indictment against two candidates charged with election-related offenses. In State of West Virginia ex rel. State of West Virginia v. The Honorable James Young, the Supreme Court granted the State's petition for a writ of prohibition.
In 2022, Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynardallegedly falsely certified their residency in Cabell County's Magisterial District 1 when filing as candidates for the Cabell County Commission. A Cabell County grand jury indicted both women in April 2025 on charges of false swearing, aiding and abetting, and conspiracy. But the circuit court dismissed the indictment as untimely, finding that the general one-year misdemeanor statute of limitations applied.
The Attorney General's Office, representing both the state of West Virginia and the Secretary of State's Office, argued the five-year statute of limitations found in the Election Code applied. The Supreme Court agreed.
"This decision affirms that those who seek to defraud West Virginia's voters will be held accountable," Attorney General JB McCuskey said. "I want to applaud the Secretary of State's Office for their work in bringing these charges. I am also incredibly proud of the exceptional legal team in our office for their work ensuring that the Election Code means what it says."
The Secretary of State's Office conducted the initial investigation into King and Maynard. The charges will be reinstated.
Read the Supreme Court's order here (https://ago.wv.gov/media/37701/download?inline).
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Original text here: https://ago.wv.gov/article/west-virginia-supreme-court-rules-favor-state-cabell-county-election-integrity-case
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Recent Landmark Victories Strengthening Protections Against Gun Violence for New Jersey Communities
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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AG Davenport Announces Recent Landmark Victories Strengthening Protections Against Gun Violence for New Jersey Communities
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced several landmark victories and key actions advancing her office's ongoing efforts to protect New Jersey residents from gun violence, including judgments totaling more than $500,000 against out-of-state retailers for illegally selling banned firearm accessories to New Jersey consumers
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TRENTON, New Jersey, April 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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AG Davenport Announces Recent Landmark Victories Strengthening Protections Against Gun Violence for New Jersey Communities
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced several landmark victories and key actions advancing her office's ongoing efforts to protect New Jersey residents from gun violence, including judgments totaling more than $500,000 against out-of-state retailers for illegally selling banned firearm accessories to New Jersey consumersand important victories in court defending New Jersey's commonsense gun safety laws and enforcement efforts.
The actions announced today are part of New Jersey's comprehensive and innovative approach to tackling the gun violence epidemic, which has helped drive the number of shootings and gun-related murders to record lows in the state and made the Garden State one of the safest states in the country.
"Every New Jersey resident deserves to live, work, and raise a family without fear of gun violence. That is why we are using every tool we can to combat the gun violence epidemic--and why driving down gun violence will continue to be a top priority for our office," said Attorney General Davenport. "The actions we're announcing today build on the progress we have made in preventing tragedies before they happen. But our work is far from over. We owe it to our kids and our communities to do everything we can protect them from the scourge of gun violence."
Attorney General Davenport highlighted her office's latest achievements in strengthening gun protections and safeguarding communities in conjunction with an in-depth convening with representatives from Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization. The convening will focus on shared priorities in litigation, policy implementation, legislation, and public education.
"We're excited to continue our longstanding collaboration with the New Jersey Attorney General to fight against gun violence in the Garden State and beyond," said Christian Heyne, Chief Policy and Programs Officer for Brady. "Today's announcements further demonstrate how Attorney General Davenport intends to continue this legacy of leadership in addressing our uniquely American public health crisis. While New Jersey remains at the forefront of the country with robust gun laws and, as a result, low rates of gun violence, we know all too well that more work must be done as long as gun violence persists in any form. From public education and robust implementation of existing laws to identifying policy needs and opportunities for oversight and accountability that can stem the flow of crime guns into our communities, there are many ways we can continue to combat gun violence in New Jersey and beyond. We are grateful to Attorney General Davenport and Governor Sherrill for their continued leadership as champions in this fight to free New Jersey from the scourge of gun violence."
The victories announced today include landmark judgments won by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Division of Consumer Affairs against RW Arms, Ltd., a Texas firearms part retailer, for illegally selling bump stocks to New Jersey consumers, and against Arms Unlimited, Inc., a Nevada firearms retailer, for illegally selling large capacity magazines (LCMs) to New Jersey consumers.
LCMs are ammunition magazines holding more than ten rounds that enable a shooter to fire a dangerously high number of bullets without pausing to reload. Bump stocks are devices that cause semi-automatic rifles to fire almost as quickly as machine guns. Possessing these devices in New Jersey is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment and fines.
The judgment against RW Arms secured over $194,000, and the judgment against Arms Unlimited secured over $332,000, in monetary relief, including civil penalties. Both judgments also obtained injunctive relief that blocks future shipments of bump stocks and LCMs into New Jersey. Those judgments follow consent orders won by OAG and the Division against two other out-of-state companies--CSS Holdings LLC and Firequest International, Inc.--for illegally selling LCMs and bump stocks, respectively, into the state.
"Subjecting New Jersey consumers to possible criminal liability by failing to warn them that the products they are buying are illegal to possess here is bad enough. But doing so in connection with the sale of alarming products capable of causing grave harm like LCMs and bump stocks is especially troubling," said Jeremy E. Hollander, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. "We will continue to take action against retailers who violate our consumer protection laws and endanger our residents by selling these banned products into our state."
In addition to these enforcement actions, OAG has also secured two critical victories in court defending New Jersey's gun safety laws and enforcement efforts: the office has successfully defended the state's law prohibiting people under the age of 21 from possessing a handgun except in defined circumstances, and it has successfully defended New Jersey's ban on sharing digital gun design files that allow anyone with a 3D printer to produce untraceable "ghost guns"--plastic pistols that have no serial number and cannot be traced by law enforcement.
Actions taken by OAG and the Division in recent months include:
* Obtaining a judgment against RW Arms, Ltd. The March 2026 Superior Court order granting final judgment resolves the State's first consumer protection lawsuit tied to the sale of bump stocks. The judgment provides $194,528 in monetary relief, including $170,000 in civil penalties. The State's lawsuit alleged RW Arms violated New Jersey's CFA and Hazardous Products Regulations in selling and shipping bump stocks to an undercover investigator in New Jersey. In addition to imposing a monetary judgment, the Court ordered RW Arms to block future shipments of LCMs to New Jersey and to clearly and conspicuously disclose on its website that it is a third-degree crime punishable by a fine not to exceed $15,000 and by a term of imprisonment between three and five years to knowingly possess a bump stock in New Jersey.
* Obtaining a judgment against Arms Unlimited, Inc. The March 2026 Superior Court order granting relief after summary judgment resolves the State's lawsuit alleging Arms Unlimited violated New Jersey's CFA and Hazardous Products Regulations in selling at least 30 LCMs into New Jersey over a three-year period, including 17 sold and shipped to an undercover investigator. The judgment includes $332,800 in monetary relief, including $275,500 in civil penalties. In addition to imposing a monetary penalty, the Court permanently enjoined Arms Unlimited from continuing to violate the law, including by advertising or selling LCMs in New Jersey without clearly and conspicuously disclosing on its website that LCMs are illegal to possess in New Jersey.
* Securing a legal victory in New Jersey's efforts to defend its commonsense gun laws. In a March 2026 published decision in State v. Glover, a three-judge panel of the New Jersey Appellate Division unanimously held that New Jersey's statute prohibiting people under the age of twenty-one from possessing a handgun except in defined circumstances is constitutional because it is consistent with our Nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation. OAG successfully defended the constitutionality of the law.
* Securing a legal victory in an ongoing legal challenge to New Jersey's efforts to keep untraceable "ghost guns" out of the state. In a February 2026 ruling, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit unanimously upheld New Jersey's ban on sharing digital gun design files that allow anyone with a 3D printer to produce a plastic pistol that has no serial number and cannot be traced by law enforcement. The court affirmed the dismissal of Defense Distributed's lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the ban.
* Obtaining a favorable resolution with CSS Holdings LLC (d/b/a Carolina Shooters). The settlement resolves allegations that Carolina Shooters, a North Carolina firearms accessories seller, violated New Jersey's CFA and Hazardous Products Regulations in its online advertisement and sales of LCMs to New Jersey consumers, including three to an undercover New Jersey address. In a Consent Order filed with the Division, Carolina Shooters agreed to pay a $25,000 civil penalty and make changes to its business practice, including preventing the ordering and shipping of LCMs to any New Jersey address and clearly and conspicuously disclosing on the LCM product pages of its website that "New Jersey law prohibits large capacity ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than ten rounds of ammunition - and any person who knowingly possesses an LCM is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree, punishable by fines an imprisonment."
* Obtaining a favorable resolution with Firequest International Inc. The Division alleged that Firequest, an Arkansas-based tactical equipment and ammunition seller, violated New Jersey's CFA and Hazardous Products Regulations through its online advertisement and sales of bump stocks to New Jersey consumers, including to an undercover New Jersey address. In a Consent Order, Firequest agreed to pay a $10,000 civil penalty and make changes to its business practices, including preventing the ordering and shipping of its bump stocks to any New Jersey address. Firequest also agreed to clearly and conspicuously disclose on the bump stock product pages of its website, either directly or through a link to a web page containing such information, that "New Jersey law prohibits the knowing possession of a bump stock, regardless of whether the person also has a firearm. Such possession is a crime of the third degree, punishable by fines and imprisonment."
The State was represented by Deputy Attorney General Sara J. Koste in the RW Arms, Arms Unlimited, and Firequest matters; and Deputy Attorney General Claire Corea in the CSS Holdings matter, all under the supervision of Section Chief Jesse J. Sierant and Assistant Section Chief Monisha A. Kumar of the Consumer Fraud Prosecution Section, within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group of the Division of Law. The investigations were conducted by Investigators Aziza Salikhova and Angela Medina of the Office of Consumer Protection within the Division of Consumer Affairs.
The State was represented by Assistant Attorney General Timothy Sheehan in the Defense Distributed matter. The State was represented by Deputy Solicitor General Stephen Ehrlich and Deputy Attorney General Marie V. Cepeda Mekosh in State v. Glover.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-announces-recent-landmark-victories-strengthening-protections-against-gun-violence-for-new-jersey-communities/
Md. A.G. Brown: Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that Alexander Rodriguez, a former officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACOPD), pleaded guilty to one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and failing to remain at the scene. Rodriguez entered his guilty plea in the Circuit Court for
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that Alexander Rodriguez, a former officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACOPD), pleaded guilty to one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and failing to remain at the scene. Rodriguez entered his guilty plea in the Circuit Court forHoward County before the Honorable Maurice Frazier today, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Per the plea agreement, Rodriguez pleaded guilty in exchange for a sentence of 5 years' incarceration, with all but 120 days suspended, and 2 years of supervised probation to include 100 hours of community service and an agreement not to seek a career in law enforcement.
"No one who endangers lives and then abandons a crash that resulted in a man's death on the side of the road should be allowed to wear a police uniform. By accepting this plea agreement, Rodriguez will never again serve as a law enforcement officer in Maryland," said Attorney General Brown. "We cannot keep our communities safe if we do not hold people accountable when they break the law. The outcome that our Office secured makes clear that no one is above the law, regardless of their career."
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Case background:
On August 10, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Rodriguez, an AACOPD officer at the time, was on patrol and driving his marked patrol cruiser. Officer Rodriguez followed a motorcycle, driven by Joshua Vanderziel, into a gas station in Anne Arundel County. Officer Rodriguez attempted to use his cruiser to block the motorcycle at the gas pump. Mr. Vanderziel drove around Officer Rodriguez's police cruiser and exited the gas station. Officer Rodriguez initiated an unauthorized pursuit, ultimately chasing Mr. Vanderziel through three jurisdictions: Anne Arundel County, Prince George's County, and, finally, Howard County. The unauthorized pursuit by Officer Rodriguez lasted for approximately 4.3 miles, with both vehicles reaching speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour. Officer Rodriguez did not activate his emergency lights or sirens on his patrol vehicle, did not activate his body-worn camera, and did not notify dispatch or his supervisor in Anne Arundel County to get permission for the pursuit. Officer Rodriguez did not notify law enforcement that he had entered Laurel or Howard County during the pursuit.
After Officer Rodriguez pursued Mr. Vanderziel into Howard County, Mr. Vanderziel crashed into a commercial flatbed truck that was turning left on Washington Boulevard. Mr. Vanderziel was thrown from his motorcycle and into the street. Following this crash, Officer Rodriguez slammed on his brakes, made a U-turn on Washington Boulevard, and returned to Anne Arundel County, heading in the opposite direction of the crash. Contrary to his training and duties with AACOPD, Officer Rodriguez did not stop at the scene, did not exit his patrol cruiser at the crash site, did not provide aid, and did not return to secure the crash scene. Howard County Emergency arrived on scene and pronounced Mr. Vanderziel deceased. Officer Rodriguez returned to his patrol duties without notifying supervisors of the accident.
Alexander Rodriguez will be sentenced on April 20, 2026, in the Circuit Court for Howard County.
In making today's announcement, Attorney General Brown thanked the Independent Investigations Division, Howard County Police Department, Maryland State Police, Anne Arundel County Police Department, and Laurel Police Department for their assistance and cooperation with the investigation of this matter.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Former-Anne-Arundel-County-Police-Officer-Pleads-Guilty-to-Felony-Charge-for-Leaving-the-Scene-of-an-Accident-Resulting-in-.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Announces That No Charges Will Be Filed in the February 11, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Charles County
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in the February 11, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Charles County
Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Wednesday, February 11, 2026 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in White Plains, Charles County, Maryland.
On February 11, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Charles County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Sergeant Andrew Coulby and CCSO
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in the February 11, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Charles County
Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Wednesday, February 11, 2026 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in White Plains, Charles County, Maryland.
On February 11, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Charles County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Sergeant Andrew Coulby and CCSOPolice Officer First Class (PFC) Brennan Kunz, both assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit, responded to White Plains, Maryland, to locate Demarcus Lamar Irish, who was the subject of an active arrest warrant and an unserved protective order. Officers located Irish in the vicinity of the address of the person who had sought the protective order. The officers issued verbal commands, but Irish refused to comply. Instead, he produced a machete and raised it in the air. When Irish advanced toward the officers - within only feet from one of the officers - with the machete in a striking position, both officers discharged their firearms, firing multiple rounds, striking Irish. Officers removed a tactical vest worn by Irish and immediately rendered medical aid until emergency medical services (EMS) arrived. Irish was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.
The Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID) began investigating the fatal police-involved shooting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and concluded its investigation on Friday, March 27, 2026. After completing its investigation and evaluating all the available evidence, the Office of the Attorney General has determined that the subject officers did not commit a crime under Maryland law. Accordingly, the Attorney General has declined to prosecute the subject officers in this case.
A copy of the IID's detailed investigative findings and analysis of relevant legal issues can be found in its declination report (https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-that-No-Charges-Will-Be-Filed-in-the-February-11,-2026-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-C.aspx).
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-that-No-Charges-Will-Be-Filed-in-the-February-11,-2026-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-C.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Settlement in Principle With Owners and Operators of the M/V Dali in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Case
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement in Principle with Owners and Operators of the M/V Dali in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Case
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that the State of Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of the M/V Dali, resolving a portion of the State's claims arising from the cargo ship's March 26, 2024 allision with the Francis
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement in Principle with Owners and Operators of the M/V Dali in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Case
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that the State of Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of the M/V Dali, resolving a portion of the State's claims arising from the cargo ship's March 26, 2024 allision with the FrancisScott Key Bridge.
The settlement resolves claims brought against the vessel interest by the Office of the Attorney General's Civil Litigation Division on behalf of the State and its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), in coordination with a team of outside counsel with expertise in maritime law and complex litigation. This settlement does not resolve any claims the State may have against the shipbuilder, Hyundai.
"For two years, Maryland workers, families, and communities have carried the weight of a disaster that should never have happened. The Dali's crash into the Key Bridge disrupted the Port of Baltimore, devastated livelihoods, and sent economic shockwaves across our State that are still being felt today," said Attorney General Brown. "Our work is not finished, but this settlement is an important step toward making Maryland whole."
The settlement is being finalized. The Office of the Attorney General will have no further comment on the matter at this time.
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Background
Two years ago, the M/V Dali's allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge set off an unprecedented catastrophe for the State of Maryland. Six construction workers lost their lives. Thousands more felt the economic and human consequences in the months and years that followed. The collapse of one of the region's most vital infrastructure arteries brought shipping at the Port of Baltimore to a complete halt, disrupted the livelihoods of thousands of workers, rerouted traffic through communities already bearing disproportionate burdens, and triggered economic ripple effects still being felt across the state.
The State's claims, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in September 2024, alleged that the disaster was the result of negligence, mismanagement, and the reckless operation of a vessel that was not seaworthy and should never have left port. The State sought damages on behalf of its agencies for the destruction of the bridge, harm to the Patapsco River and surrounding environment, lost revenues, and the wide-ranging economic losses sustained by Maryland and its residents.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-Settlement-in-Principle-with-Owners-and-Operators-of-the-MV-Dali-in-Francis-Scott-Key-Bri.aspx
HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ PROVIDES BIWEEKLY UPDATE ON PUBLIC CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION
HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ PROVIDES BIWEEKLY UPDATE ON PUBLIC CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION
The Department of the Attorney General today issued its regular biweekly update regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the previously federally disclosed transfer of approximately $35,000 in funds.
The Department's Special Investigation and Prosecution Division (SIPD) has advanced its investigation by reviewing thousands of pages of subpoenaed materials and conducting 18 interviews
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HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ PROVIDES BIWEEKLY UPDATE ON PUBLIC CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION
The Department of the Attorney General today issued its regular biweekly update regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the previously federally disclosed transfer of approximately $35,000 in funds.
The Department's Special Investigation and Prosecution Division (SIPD) has advanced its investigation by reviewing thousands of pages of subpoenaed materials and conducting 18 interviewsthat have helped refine the timeline of events surrounding the transaction and is bringing investigators closer to resolving key questions.
"I understand that people want answers and we want the same," said Attorney General Anne Lopez. "Following the rule of law is paramount to ensure that individual constitutional rights are protected. Releasing information for any purpose other than to further the investigation would violate my oath of office and my promise to the people of Hawaii.
Lopez added: "I appreciate the responsible reporting from the news media. More than anyone, journalists understand the importance of being absolutely certain of the facts before releasing information."
The criminal investigation remains active. As such, the department cannot identify any individuals or discuss specific evidence. These standard investigative practices are necessary to maintain integrity of the investigation and uphold due process rights.
In line with its commitment to transparency, the department will continue providing biweekly public updates while safeguarding the integrity of the investigation. The next scheduled public update will be provided on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Original text here: https://ag.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/News-Release-2026-15.pdf
Alaska Law Dept.: Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Fairbanks Officer-Involved Shooting
JUNEAU, Alaska, April 11 -- The Alaska Department of Law Office of Special Prosecutions issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Fairbanks Officer-Involved Shooting
(Anchorage, AK) - The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting from Jan. 1, 2026, involving Alaska State Troopers John Faul and Wyatt Miller in Fairbanks.
The State will not file criminal charges against Trooper John Faul or Trooper Wyatt Miller relating to their use of deadly force against William Rexford from Jan.
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JUNEAU, Alaska, April 11 -- The Alaska Department of Law Office of Special Prosecutions issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Fairbanks Officer-Involved Shooting
(Anchorage, AK) - The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting from Jan. 1, 2026, involving Alaska State Troopers John Faul and Wyatt Miller in Fairbanks.
The State will not file criminal charges against Trooper John Faul or Trooper Wyatt Miller relating to their use of deadly force against William Rexford from Jan.1, 2026 in Fairbanks, Alaska. The review determined that Troopers Faul and Miller were legally justified in using deadly force under the circumstances.
The Troopers responded to a residence following reports of a domestic disturbance and were attempting to take Rexford into protective custody when he suddenly armed himself with two large kitchen knives and advanced rapidly toward Trooper Faul. In response, both Trooper Faul and Trooper Miller fired their weapons at Rexford. Rexford was killed during the encounter. A second individual was also injured; the review determined that this injury occurred inadvertently during the Troopers' lawful use of force in self-defense.
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Original text here: https://law.alaska.gov/press/releases/2026/041026-OSP.html
