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Update: Attorney General's Office Releases Video Footage and Radio Recordings From January 19, 2026 Fatal Police Shooting in Newark, N.J.
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:

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UPDATE: Attorney General's Office Releases Video Footage and Radio Recordings from January 19, 2026 Fatal Police Shooting in Newark, N.J.

The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today released radio recordings and video footage from five police body-worn cameras related to a January 19, 2026, fatal police-involved shooting in Newark, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter had previously been identified as Wali Bey, ... Show Full Article

S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces ICAC Investigation Leads to Huron Man Indicted on 20 Child Pornography Charges
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 13 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:

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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Huron Middle School staff member has now been indicted on 20 total Child Pornography charges following an investigation by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Huron Police Department.

Richard Hotchkiss, 58, was initially arrested and charged after the ICAC investigation. He was indicted on March 6 of 15 counts of Possession of ... Show Full Article

Okla. A.G. Drummond: Multi-County Grand Jury Indicts Two in Nationwide Walmart Theft Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:

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Multi-County Grand Jury indicts two in nationwide Walmart theft scheme

The Multi-County Grand Jury indicted two individuals in connection with a retail theft scheme targeting Walmart stores across multiple states.

According to the indictment, Angel Jones and Christopher Loepke are accused of carrying out a coordinated scheme over the past six months that resulted in more than $55,000 in losses from Walmart Supercenter stores across 15 states. The pair allegedly ... Show Full Article

N.J. A.G. Davenport: Camden County Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Filing False Insurance Claim in Connection With House Fire
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:

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Camden County Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Filing False Insurance Claim in Connection with House Fire

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced today that a Camden County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to three years in prison for insurance fraud in connection with a fire that destroyed his house.

Richard Orlandini, 65, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, ... Show Full Article

Attorney General Rayfield Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, March 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:

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Attorney General Rayfield Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs

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Oregon Files Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy

Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states today in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or, ... Show Full Article

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT ORDER TO STOP THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT ORDER TO STOP THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS

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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states, asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to rule in the states' favor and block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses.

Raoul and the coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the tariffs earlier this month.

"Despite ... Show Full Article

AG Nessel Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:

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AG Nessel Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs

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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion (PDF) to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or, in the alternative, a preliminary injunction.

"Every court that reviewed President Trump's first wave ... Show Full Article