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Va. A.G. Jones Announces Voter Protection Section
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Voter Protection Section
Section will serve as affirmative voter protection arm of the OAG and enforce Virginia's existing voting rights laws
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RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones announced the launch of the Office of the Attorney General's Voter Protection Section. Attorney General Jones launched this section to address the continued erosion of the federal Voting Rights Act, Donald Trump's relentless attacks on our democracy, and his administration's
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Voter Protection Section
Section will serve as affirmative voter protection arm of the OAG and enforce Virginia's existing voting rights laws
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RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones announced the launch of the Office of the Attorney General's Voter Protection Section. Attorney General Jones launched this section to address the continued erosion of the federal Voting Rights Act, Donald Trump's relentless attacks on our democracy, and his administration'sefforts to impede access to the ballot.
Attorneys General play an indispensable role in protecting our democracy, especially in the courtroom. We have seen that play out in recent months as courts around the nation have blocked the Trump Administration's illegal efforts to undermine elections. These legal victories are critical to protecting ballot access, but there is also a need to ensure that the laws intended to protect the rights of individual voters, and groups of voters, are observed and that violations are consistently enforced, which is why Attorney General Jones is announcing this new section.
The mission of the Voter Protection Section is to protect Virginians' right to register, vote, and have their vote counted. The section will also be laser-focused on ensuring that election laws are carried out fairly and free from unlawful interference. The section will protect voters by enforcing Virginia's election laws, including laws that guard against improper registration cancellations, absentee ballot denials, and interference with voting and election administration. The section will also enforce the Virginia Voting Rights Act, and laws protecting voters with disabilities and military voters.
"I was raised by people who understood that the right to vote was never simply given. Generations of Americans had to sacrifice, organize, and show extraordinary courage to claim that right," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "That history is personal to me, and it reminds us that the work of civil rights and voting rights is never finished.
"That is why we created a dedicated Voter Protection Section within the Office of the Attorney General. This work now has a permanent home, and a team focused every day on defending voting rights and enforcing Virginia law. Virginia votes every year, and protecting the franchise must be a year-round responsibility. In Virginia, the right to vote will be defended."
"The Voter Protection Section will have a clear mission: enforce Virginia's voting rights laws, investigate threats to ballot access, and review proposed election changes that could affect voters," said Ajay Saini, Voter Protection Section Chief. "That includes issues like discriminatory redistricting, poll site changes, voter intimidation, improper registration cancellations, language access, and barriers facing voters with disabilities, students, and military voters. Virginia holds elections every year, so this is year-round work. And at a time when the Trump administration has sought to push the federal government further into the administration of state elections, we will work closely with the Department of Elections and the Federal Accountability Unit to protect Virginia's authority, the integrity of our elections, and every eligible voter's right to be heard."
October 13, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3138-attorney-general-jay-jones-announces-voter-protection-section
Secretary Toulouse Oliver and AG Torrez Issue Voter Information Advisory for the 2026 General Election
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 15 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release:
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Sec. Toulouse Oliver and AG Torrez Issue Voter Information Advisory for the 2026 General Election
October 13, 2026
The advisory provides important information about legal protections in place that ensure every voter can cast a ballot free from federal interference or intimidation
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Santa Fe - Today, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued a voter information advisory for the 2026 General Election, giving voters, the media, and
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SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 15 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release:
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Sec. Toulouse Oliver and AG Torrez Issue Voter Information Advisory for the 2026 General Election
October 13, 2026
The advisory provides important information about legal protections in place that ensure every voter can cast a ballot free from federal interference or intimidation
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Santa Fe - Today, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued a voter information advisory for the 2026 General Election, giving voters, the media, andthe general public essential voting information and reminding voters that their right to vote safely and free from interference and intimidation is protected under federal and state law.
A copy of the advisory can be found HERE.
"This joint advisory is an essential tool in helping New Mexico's voters make a plan to cast a ballot. Now more than ever, New Mexicans are being bombarded with misinformation about how to participate in our elections and about the security of the process," said Secretary Toulouse Oliver. "I am so grateful to our strong partnership with the New Mexico Department of Justice in preparation for another accessible and safe general election this year."
"The right to vote is a fundamental right at the heart of our democracy, and every American must be able to exercise that right without intimidation, interference, or coercion," said Attorney General Raul Torrez. "The New Mexico Department of Justice has worked to protect voters and uphold the integrity of our elections, and we will continue to enforce the law when those rights are threatened. This advisory is intended to be a practical resource for the public, providing clear information about voters' rights, the protections in place at polling locations, and how to report potential violations. Every New Mexican deserves to know their rights and have the confidence to exercise them."
The voter information advisory includes information about:
* Dates and Deadlines for the 2026 General Election
* Mail-In Voting
* In-Person Voting
* Who is Allowed at the Polling Place
* Law Enforcement's Role at a Polling Place
* Prohibited Activities and Individuals at the Polling Place and Ballot Drop Box Locations
The advisory underscores the fact that all registered voters have a right to cast a secret ballot without anyone bothering them or telling them how to vote. If someone interferes with this right through threats, intimidation, or coercion, or if you become aware of any interference with the right of New Mexico residents to vote, please notify the presiding judge at your polling location or contact our office at directly at 1-800-477-3632.
Voters are reminded that election officials, which include the Secretary of State's Office and New Mexico's 33 County Clerks, are sources for reliable and trustworthy election information. Voters should be wary of misinformation about voting and elections being promoted or repeated by varying sources on television, online or on social media. The Secretary of State's Office has created an election misinformation fact check page at rumor.nmvote.org.
New Mexicans can also find trusted information about the 2026 General Election, including polling locations, sample ballots, and more at NMVote.org and sos.nm.gov/goodquestions or by contacting their County Clerk.
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Original text here: https://nmdoj.gov/press-release/sec-toulouse-oliver-and-ag-torrez-issue-voter-information-advisory-for-the-2026-general-election/
R.I. A.G. Neronha: 7 Charged With Crimes Related to Medicaid Fraud of More Than $1 Million
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Seven charged with crimes related to Medicaid fraud of more than $1 million
October 14, 2026
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that seven individuals have been charged in Superior Court for alleged crimes related to Medicaid fraud totaling more than $1 million following investigations by the Office of the Attorney General.
"This Office remains steadfastly committed to holding accountable those who steal public funds and put the health of Rhode Islanders
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Seven charged with crimes related to Medicaid fraud of more than $1 million
October 14, 2026
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that seven individuals have been charged in Superior Court for alleged crimes related to Medicaid fraud totaling more than $1 million following investigations by the Office of the Attorney General.
"This Office remains steadfastly committed to holding accountable those who steal public funds and put the health of Rhode Islandersat risk," said Attorney General Neronha. "Medicaid fraud is far from a victimless crime - it undermines our already strained health care system by diverting away taxpayer dollars which are intended to provide essential health care services to our state's most vulnerable residents. I thank the members of our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit for their outstanding work on these cases and their continued efforts to protect public resources while safeguarding access to critical health care services."
Erin Burton (P2-2026-1936A)
Erin Burton (61) of North Providence was charged with three counts of Medicaid Fraud, one count of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses, and one count of Identity Fraud. As alleged, the defendant submitted approximately $225,000 in false Medicaid claims for services never rendered to 39 beneficiaries. The fraudulent claims include services purportedly provided to individuals who were deceased, comatose, or incarcerated at the time the services were reportedly rendered. The defendant is set to be arraigned on October 14, 2026.
Chijioke Nnanna Egbujo (K2-2026-0405A)
On September 11, 2026, Chijioke Nnanna Egbujo (53) of Farmington, Connecticut was arraigned on one count of Medicaid Fraud. As alleged, the defendant submitted fraudulent time records and billing documentation while working as a contracted psychiatrist at Eleanor Slater Hospital. The defendant allegedly billed Medicaid for services he did not provide, including during periods when he was absent from his assigned worksite and simultaneously working at Rhode Island Hospital. The alleged scheme resulted in approximately $220,000 in improper Medicaid payments. Bail was set at $5,000 with surety and a pretrial conference is scheduled for October 22, 2026.
Moshood Lawal and Amudat Lawal (P2-2026-3693A & P2-2026-3693B)
On September 11, 2026, Mooshood Lawal (48) and Amudat Lawal (39) were charged with two counts of Medicaid Fraud each, as well as conspiring together to commit Medicaid Fraud. As alleged, as co-owners of Moshlaw Transportation, which provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, the defendants submitted falsified insurance and vehicle registration documents to the RI PUC and the RI DMV. It is alleged that the company provided 16,000 transportation rides, and billed Medicaid, while they were operating without the required insurance coverage and with invalid vehicle registrations. Medicaid reimbursements associated with the conduct total approximately $270,000. Defendants are set for a pre-arraignment conference on October 23, 2026.
Jessica Dos Santos (P2-2026-1935A)
On September 9, 2026, Jessica Dos Santos (26) of East Providence was arraigned on four counts of Medicaid Fraud, one count of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses, and one count of Identity Fraud. As alleged, the defendant submitted approximately $99,000 in fraudulent Medicaid claims for services that were never rendered to 15 beneficiaries - including eight members of her own family. Bail was set at $10,000 personal recognizance and a pretrial conference is scheduled for December 9, 2026.
Mustapha Opere Toyin and Ganait Idris (P2-2026-3958A & P2-2026-3958B)
On October 9, 2026, Mustapha Opere Toyin (44) and Ganait Idris (46) were each charged with six counts of Medicaid Fraud. As alleged, as co-owners of Assured Transportation, which provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, they billed Medicaid for transportation services that could not have been performed as represented. As alleged, the defendants billed transportation services while the owners were either outside of the United States or otherwise unable to have performed the claimed services, including instances when defendant Idris allegedly provided transportation while she was hospitalized. The analysis identified approximately $453,000 in Medicaid payments associated with transportation services that could not have occurred as billed. The defendants are scheduled for a pre-arraignment conference on November 10, 2026.
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Office of the Attorney General investigated these cases following referrals from the Office of Program Integrity within the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The Rhode Island State Police assisted in the investigation of the case involving Mustapha Opere Toyin and Ganiat Idris.
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/seven-charged-crimes-related-medicaid-fraud-more-1-million
N.J. A.G. Office Releases Additional Information Regarding Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Middle Township
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release:
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Attorney General's Office Releases Additional Information Regarding Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Middle Township
October 14, 2026
TRENTON -- The Attorney General's Office provided additional details today concerning the circumstances surrounding an encounter with law-enforcement officers that occurred Friday, September 25, 2026, in Middle Township, which resulted in the death of an adult male civilian. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Andre Moore,
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release:
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Attorney General's Office Releases Additional Information Regarding Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Middle Township
October 14, 2026
TRENTON -- The Attorney General's Office provided additional details today concerning the circumstances surrounding an encounter with law-enforcement officers that occurred Friday, September 25, 2026, in Middle Township, which resulted in the death of an adult male civilian. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Andre Moore,37, of Cape May Courthouse, NJ.
According to the preliminary investigation, at approximately 10:21 a.m. on September 25, 2026, Middle Township Police Officers encountered a disabled vehicle in the intersection of Route 9 and Satt Boulevard in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township. Officers had previously attempted to make a motor vehicle stop of this vehicle but had not been successful.
Officers approached and heard a female screaming from within the vehicle. Officers made forced entry to the vehicle and observed an adult male civilian with a knife, holding a knife to an adult female civilian. Middle Township Officers Christopher Rudy and Ty Pettit discharged their firearms, striking the male. The male civilian was subsequently pronounced deceased. The female civilian was transported to a medical facility for treatment of multiple stab wounds.
A 2019 law, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), requires the Attorney General's Office to conduct investigations of a person's death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer's official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. It requires that all such investigations be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the officer or officers involved.
Further information about how fatal police encounters are investigated in New Jersey under the Independent Prosecutor Directive can be found here: https://www.nj.gov/oag/dcj/agguide/directives/ag-Directive-2019-4.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/update-attorney-generals-office-releases-additional-information-regarding-fatal-police-involved-shooting-in-middle-township-2026-1014/
Attorney General Mayes Sues City of Tolleson Over $15,000 Firefighter "Exit Penalty"
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues City of Tolleson Over $15,000 Firefighter "Exit Penalty"
October 13, 2026
PHOENIX -- Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court against the City of Tolleson, challenging a policy that requires newly hired entry-level firefighters to pay the City $15,000 if they leave within three years. The Attorney General's Office also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction asking the court to immediately halt the City's enforcement
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues City of Tolleson Over $15,000 Firefighter "Exit Penalty"
October 13, 2026
PHOENIX -- Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court against the City of Tolleson, challenging a policy that requires newly hired entry-level firefighters to pay the City $15,000 if they leave within three years. The Attorney General's Office also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction asking the court to immediately halt the City's enforcementof the policy while the case proceeds.
Tolleson requires new firefighters, as a condition of employment, to sign what the lawsuit calls the Firefighter Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, or "TRAP." The agreement demands a flat $15,000 from any firefighter who leaves within three years of being hired, whether the firefighter served three weeks or nearly three years. According to the complaint, the City of Glendale, which runs the 13-week fire academy Tolleson's recruits attend, charges participating agencies no more than $4,500 per recruit, and gives agencies a credit for each training officer they send to help teach the program.
"Firefighters run toward danger to protect our communities. They should not be trapped in a job by a $15,000 bill that bears no relationship to what their training actually costs," said Attorney General Mayes. "Arizona law does not allow an employer to dress up a penalty as a reimbursement, and it does not allow a city to seize the wages its firefighters have earned. We are asking the court to stop this practice now."
Tolleson hired Sean Krienke as an entry-level firefighter in September 2023 and required him to sign the TRAP agreement. According to the lawsuit, the City pays substantially less than most Phoenix-area fire agencies, and in 2024 the Department's fire chief told firefighters that the City would no longer enforce the agreement and that those with fewer than three years of service were free to leave.
Krienke left Tolleson on August 1, 2025, to join the Goodyear Fire Department. When his final pay arrived, the payout for his accrued vacation time came through as a check for zero dollars. Tolleson withheld $2,473.15 from his final pay and sent him an invoice demanding an additional $8,776.85. According to court filings, when Krienke protested in writing and asked the City to itemize the charges, the City did not provide an itemization.
"We were told, in front of the whole department, that the City wasn't going to enforce this agreement and that anyone who wanted to leave was free to go," said Krienke. "Then my vacation payout came back as a check for zero dollars, followed by a bill for nearly nine thousand more. Tolleson's $15,000 TRAP fine appears arbitrary and lacks documentation. When I asked the City to show me exactly what it was charging me for, I never got an answer."
Krienke did not need to repeat fire academy training when he joined Goodyear, because both Departments belong to the same Regional Automatic Aid System.
"I'm not asking for anything special," Krienke said. "I'm asking that firefighters get paid what they earned, and that nobody coming in behind me has to choose between their career and a $15,000 bill."
"The actions of the City of Tolleson have done more than harm firefighters. Their actions have made the City and its residents less safe," said Dan Freiberg, President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona. "Tolleson's pay, benefits, and working conditions are substantially lesser than their counterparts throughout the valley. This has created a revolving door that every firefighter in the Valley is familiar with. Almost every Valley department has an ex-Tolleson firefighter working for them. It simply doesn't happen the other way around. Tolleson's solution to this problem has never been an effort to improve, but rather charge blue collar, middle class firefighters for leaving. It's not only silly, but it's wrong - and the community suffers when they have a constant drumbeat of firefighters walking out the door."
The complaint alleges that the TRAP is not a genuine effort to recover training costs, but an unenforceable penalty and a de facto non-compete agreement designed to keep comparatively underpaid firefighters from leaving for better-paying departments.
Because the TRAP's coercive effect is ongoing, the State has asked the court to act before the case is resolved. The motion asks the court to bar Tolleson, while the case is pending, from enforcing or collecting on any TRAP agreement, including the invoice sent to Krienke; from withholding or deducting wages based on the TRAP; and from requiring any current or prospective firefighter to sign one. It also asks the court to order the City to stop all TRAP-related collection communications and to hold any wages or payments already collected in a segregated account until final judgment.
The lawsuit was filed under the Attorney General's authority to enforce Arizona's wage laws, with authorization from the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The case is State of Arizona ex rel. Mayes v. City of Tolleson, in Maricopa County Superior Court. Assistant Attorney General Stephen Silverman in the Attorney General's Worker Protection Unit is handling the case.
Current or former Tolleson firefighters who signed a TRAP agreement or had wages withheld when leaving the department are encouraged to contact the Attorney General's Office by emailing Sarai.MercadoZazueta@azag.gov
A copy of the complaint is available. A copy of the motion for preliminary injunction available.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-sues-city-tolleson-over-15000-firefighter-exit-penalty
Attorney General Formella Seeks Consumer Protections in Character AI Bankruptcy
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 14, 2026
Attorney General Formella Seeks Consumer Protections in Character AI Bankruptcy
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire is joining a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 14, 2026
Attorney General Formella Seeks Consumer Protections in Character AI Bankruptcy
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire is joining a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and callsfor protections for children and consumers in any sale of the company's business or assets.
"Granite Staters deserve to know that their personal information is protected, especially when it involves sensitive conversations with their children," said Attorney General Formella. "A company's bankruptcy or sale should not put that information at risk or weaken protections for families. We're working with other states to make sure consumer privacy and child safety remain priorities throughout this process."
Character.AI is an artificial intelligence chatbot platform that allows users to interact with AI-powered chatbot "characters" designed to mimic human conversation and relationships. These chatbot characters include fictional and celebrity personas, children's cartoon characters, and others that present themselves as psychologists, therapists, and doctors. Through chats with these characters, the company has collected sensitive consumer data, including private conversations about users' mental health, relationships, and emotional struggles.
Several states, including New Hampshire, began investigating Character.AI following a 2024 wrongful death lawsuit alleging that its chatbots fostered an emotionally and sexually exploitative relationship with a child, reinforced his suicidal thoughts, and contributed to his death by suicide. The states' investigation identified potential consumer protection and privacy violations.
The states' filing highlights the significant volume of sensitive consumer information held by Character.AI, including private chatbot conversations involving children and adults, and identifies privacy and safety protections that should be addressed in any sale or transfer of the company's business or assets.
Although Character.AI has recently voluntarily restricted minors' access to certain chatbot features, the states have raised concerns that these measures are not compulsory, incomplete, and could be circumvented or reversed by a future purchaser.
New Hampshire and the other states intend to remain actively engaged in the bankruptcy proceedings to protect consumers and address outstanding regulatory concerns. The states have reserved their rights to challenge any proposed sale or bankruptcy plan and to seek additional protections for consumers' personal information.
Joining Attorney General Formella on the court filing are the attorneys general of Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
The New Hampshire Department of Justice Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau investigates unfair, deceptive, or unreasonable practices involving New Hampshire consumers. To file a complaint with the New Hampshire Department of Justice, visit https://www.doj.nh.gov/consumer/complaints.
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States Notice of Interest as Filed (https://www.doj.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt721/files/media/media_document/states-notice-of-interest-as-filed.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/attorney-general-formella-seeks-consumer-protections-character-ai-bankruptcy
AG Fitch Secures Settlement With 3 More Generic Drug Companies
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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October 13, 2026
AG Fitch Secures Settlement with 3 More Generic Drug Companies
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced settlements with three more generic drug companies in litigation brought by a coalition of 45 states and territories alleging a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous generic prescription drugs. The settlements with Ascend
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JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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October 13, 2026
AG Fitch Secures Settlement with 3 More Generic Drug Companies
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced settlements with three more generic drug companies in litigation brought by a coalition of 45 states and territories alleging a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous generic prescription drugs. The settlements with AscendLaboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma have been presented to the court for approval.
"Many Americans rely on generic drugs to afford important and even life- saving care," said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. "My office is committed to holding these companies accountable and taking action to lower drug costs. We encourage any Mississippian who thinks they may be eligible to register for compensation."
General Fitch previously announced settlements with the manufacturers Sandoz, Glenmark, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex and Heritage, and Heritage's parent company, Emcure, totaling $496.5 million. Under these three new settlements, Ascend will pay $400,000 and Mayne Pharma $650,000. Citron Pharma has ceased business operations. All three companies agree to meaningful injunctive terms to ensure fair competition and compliance with antitrust laws.
The multistate coalition's distribution plan, announced last month, 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. If you purchased a generic drug between May 2009 and December 2019, you may be eligible for compensation. To determine your eligibility, call 1-866-290-0182 (Toll-Free), email info@AGGenericDrugs.com or visit www.AGGenericDrugs.com.
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming joined Mississippi in the announcement.
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Original text here: https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/2026/10/13/ag-fitch-secures-settlement-with-3-more-generic-drug-companies-october-13-2026/
