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Statement From AG Wilson on Election of John Kulewicz
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release:
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Statement From AG Wilson on Election of John Kulewicz
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today issued the following statement regarding the election of John Kulewicz, who will serve as Ohio's 53rd attorney general:
Congratulations to John Kulewicz.
In the coming days, you will find as I have that the men and women of the Ohio Attorney General's Office are consummate public servants who are dedicated to upholding the rights of everyday citizens. I am confident that their
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release:
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Statement From AG Wilson on Election of John Kulewicz
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today issued the following statement regarding the election of John Kulewicz, who will serve as Ohio's 53rd attorney general:
Congratulations to John Kulewicz.
In the coming days, you will find as I have that the men and women of the Ohio Attorney General's Office are consummate public servants who are dedicated to upholding the rights of everyday citizens. I am confident that theirwork to protect and serve Ohioans will continue seamlessly.
As the administrative transition unfolds, my full attention is on furthering the office's role as law enforcement's partner and the people's protector while providing incoming Attorney General Kulewicz with the support he needs to hit the ground running come January. Let's go!
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Original text here: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/November-2026/Statement-From-AG-Wilson-on-Election-of-John-Kulew
Oklahoma Man Convicted in Belmont County Double Murder
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release:
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Oklahoma Man Convicted in Belmont County Double Murder
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(ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio) -- An Oklahoma man was found guilty today of aggravated murder in the 2021 killings of a Belmont County couple, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan announced.
"Today's verdicts hold a cold-blooded killer accountable," Wilson said. "I'm grateful to the investigators, prosecutors and jurors who helped secure justice for the victims and their loved ones. A special thanks
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release:
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Oklahoma Man Convicted in Belmont County Double Murder
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(ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio) -- An Oklahoma man was found guilty today of aggravated murder in the 2021 killings of a Belmont County couple, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan announced.
"Today's verdicts hold a cold-blooded killer accountable," Wilson said. "I'm grateful to the investigators, prosecutors and jurors who helped secure justice for the victims and their loved ones. A special thanksto Chris Kinsler of my office's Special Prosecutions Section for his work on the case."
Andrew Griffin, 34, of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, was convicted of two counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated arson following a seven-day jury trial in Belmont County Common Pleas Court.
Prosecutors alleged that Griffin fatally shot Thomas and Angela Strussion in their Belmont home on Sept. 21, 2021, before setting the house on fire.
Griffin and Thomas Strussion had been business partners in the restaurant industry before Griffin was forced out of the partnership.
Griffin's sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 1 in Belmont County Common Pleas Court.
The Belmont County Sheriff's Office investigated the case with help from the FBI and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The Belmont County Prosecutor's Office prosecuted it with assistance from the Ohio Attorney General's Special Prosecutions Section.
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Original text here: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/November-2026/Oklahoma-Man-Convicted-in-Belmont-County-Double-Mu
Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 4 (TNSida) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
The effort, led by the attorneys general of Hawai`i, Connecticut, Ohio and Tennessee, calls on Congress to establish
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HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 4 (TNSida) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
The effort, led by the attorneys general of Hawai`i, Connecticut, Ohio and Tennessee, calls on Congress to establishstronger nationwide protections for children online. In a letter to congressional leadership, Attorney General Tong and other attorneys general expressed continued support for Senate Bill 1748, which would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms while preserving states' authority to enact and enforce laws protecting children from online harms.
The renewed call for federal legislation follows the recently announced $17 billion multistate settlement with Meta, which requires the company to implement significant safeguards designed to protect users under 18 on Facebook and Instagram. These include daily time limits, restrictions on nighttime use, stronger protections against bullying, limits on certain potentially harmful content, and enhanced parental controls.
In their letter, the attorneys general emphasized that the safeguards established through the Meta settlement, while significant, cannot provide consistent protections across the entire technology industry.
"For years, Big Tech exploited our children for maximum profit, and it took a lawsuit to force Meta to adopt commonsense safeguards. TikTok, SnapChat, YouTube and others know they are next. But litigation is never the first and best policy solution. We need Congress to step up and adopt the strong, enforceable protections and accountability standards for kids online, championed by Connecticut's own Senator Richard Blumenthal. And whatever Congress adopts must leave room for states like Connecticut to be aggressive and proactive in adopting our own laws in the face of new threats and ever-evolving technology," said Attorney General Tong.
The attorneys general also highlighted the importance of KOSA's Duty of Care provision, which would establish a lasting standard for all social media and gaming platforms that extends beyond the term of the settlement. Unlike a settlement with an individual company, this legislation would adapt as technologies and platform features evolve, while preserving the states' ability to develop and enforce additional protections against emerging online harms.
Since 2021, state attorneys general have investigated major social media platforms over concerns about addictive design features and their impacts on children's mental health. Those investigations led to lawsuits against Meta and other companies, as attorneys general sought to hold platforms accountable for practices that allegedly harmed young users.
The effort was led by Attorney General Tong, Hawai`i Attorney General Anne Lopez, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson, and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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Original text here: https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2026-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-leads-bipartisan-effort-urging-congress-to-pass-kids-online-safety-act (TNSmlt)
Attorney General James Wins Lawsuit Against Nassau County Over Illegal Trans Athlete Ban
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Lawsuit Against Nassau County Over Illegal Trans Athlete Ban
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a court ruled that Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes is unlawful:
"Nobody should have to fight to play the game they love. Transgender athletes have the right to play on the court, field, or roller rink like everyone else, and today the Second Department made clear that Nassau County cannot
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ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Lawsuit Against Nassau County Over Illegal Trans Athlete Ban
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a court ruled that Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes is unlawful:
"Nobody should have to fight to play the game they love. Transgender athletes have the right to play on the court, field, or roller rink like everyone else, and today the Second Department made clear that Nassau County cannotban them.
"No one asked for this illegal and exclusionary policy. Bruce Blakeman was just trying to stop athletes from playing with their teammates. I am pleased the court saw right through it.
"As long as I am attorney general, no New Yorker will be shut out of public life because of who they are."
Attorney General James sued Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in July 2024 over a county law banning transgender girls and women from participating in women's sporting events at county-run parks and facilities, which Attorney General James argued directly conflicted with state anti-discrimination laws.
Today, the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, declared the law illegal, ruling that New York Human Rights Law and Civil Rights Law "expressly prohibit the County from restricting access to places of public accommodation based on a person's gender identity or expression, including whether the person identifies as transgender."
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-wins-lawsuit-against-nassau-county-over-illegal-trans
Attorney General James Appoints Veteran Prosecutor as Outside Counsel in Cornell University Investigation
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Appoints Veteran Prosecutor as Outside Counsel in Cornell University Investigation
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Former SDNY Criminal Division Civil Rights Unit Chief Jacqueline Kelly Will Lead Team of Attorneys and Staff from OAG and Boies Schiller Flexner
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the appointment of former Civil Rights Unit Chief for the Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York Jacqueline Kelly as outside
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ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Appoints Veteran Prosecutor as Outside Counsel in Cornell University Investigation
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Former SDNY Criminal Division Civil Rights Unit Chief Jacqueline Kelly Will Lead Team of Attorneys and Staff from OAG and Boies Schiller Flexner
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the appointment of former Civil Rights Unit Chief for the Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York Jacqueline Kelly as outsidecounsel to lead a fair and comprehensive criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault on Cornell University's campus in October 2024. Kelly is an alumna of Cornell University and Columbia Law School, and currently serves as partner at international law firm Boies Schiller Flexner. Kelly will lead an investigative team of attorneys and staff from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Boies Schiller Flexner.
"The Office of the Attorney General is committed to a thorough investigation guided only by the facts, the evidence, and the law," said Attorney General James. "Jacqueline Kelly is a seasoned prosecutor who has overseen numerous cases from investigation through trial. With her criminal legal expertise, commitment to public service, and judicial experience, I am confident that she will lead a fair and comprehensive investigation."
"I thank Attorney General James for entrusting me to lead this investigation with her office," said Jacqueline Kelly. "All New Yorkers deserve a fair and thorough inquiry into the facts of this case. I look forward to lending my years of experience as a federal prosecutor to the Office of the Attorney General as we examine all available evidence."
On October 1, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order No. 64, appointing OAG as a special prosecutor to "investigate the conduct of, and, if warranted, present evidence to a grand jury against and prosecute offenses arising out of the allegations of a sexual assault described in the complaint in Jane Doe v. Cornell University." The same day, OAG began a search for potential outside counsel to lead the investigation, as permitted by the Executive Order.
Kelly and her team have been charged with conducting a thorough investigation, including, but not limited to, gathering and analyzing evidence; reviewing previous investigative records and reports; conducting witness interviews; and analyzing the facts and applicable law. Kelly and her team will report to OAG.
About Jacqueline Kelly
Kelly joined Boies Schiller Flexner as Partner in 2025, where she focuses on high-profile regulatory and criminal investigations, and represents victims of sexual assault and other crimes. Prior to entering private practice, Kelly served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. As the inaugural chief of the Civil Rights Unit in the Criminal Division, Kelly oversaw investigations and prosecutions of civil rights offenses including official misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, hate crimes, and voting rights violations. Before working as a federal prosecutor, Kelly clerked for the Hon. Ronnie Abrams of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the Hon. Kevin McNulty of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Columbia Law School.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-appoints-veteran-prosecutor-outside-counsel-cornell (TNSmrp)
Attorney General Griffin Sues Prediction Market Kalshi for Providing Illegal Gambling Platform in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Sues Prediction Market Kalshi for Providing Illegal Gambling Platform in Arkansas
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Griffin: 'Arkansas law is concerned with substance, not semantics'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after filing a lawsuit against KalshiEX LLC and Kalshi Inc., owners of the prediction market Kalshi:
"Kalshi has built a global business that it calls a prediction market, allowing consumers to wager money on the outcome of just about
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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Sues Prediction Market Kalshi for Providing Illegal Gambling Platform in Arkansas
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Griffin: 'Arkansas law is concerned with substance, not semantics'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after filing a lawsuit against KalshiEX LLC and Kalshi Inc., owners of the prediction market Kalshi:
"Kalshi has built a global business that it calls a prediction market, allowing consumers to wager money on the outcome of just aboutanything. You can wager on the outcome of elections, reality competition shows, football games, and much more. It doesn't take a genius to understand that wagering money on whether the Razorbacks win or lose is gambling. And gambling on an unregulated platform is squarely prohibited by Arkansas law.
"Arkansas law is concerned with substance, not semantics, and in Arkansas, gambling is regulated to protect consumers. Instead of obtaining the licenses, submitting to the oversight, complying with the restrictions, and paying the taxes required of lawful gambling operators in Arkansas, Kalshi opened its platforms to Arkansas consumers, including individuals as young as 18 years old, encouraged them to wager real money on sporting and entertainment events, and profited from those wagers.
"Although Kalshi insists that its products are not gambling, its actions speak louder than its labels. Kalshi offers self-exclusion tools, deposit limits, trading breaks, and other tools commonly associated with gambling operators to help users stay in control of wagering activity. It promotes gambling addiction resources, including its own partnership with the National Council for Problem Gambling. Kalshi is not blind that its platform presents real, tangible risks to its users, including excessive wagering, financial losses, depression, and other mental health harms.
"That's why I have brought this lawsuit today to hold Kalshi accountable for multiple violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The relief we are seeking includes restitution, penalties, taxes, and injunctive relief."
To read a copy of the lawsuit, click here.
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Original text here: https://arkansasag.gov/news-release/attorney-general-griffin-sues-prediction-market-kalshi-for-providing-illegal-gambling-platform-in-arkansas/
AG Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Funding for Oregon Youth Programs
SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 4 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Funding for Oregon Youth Programs
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Federal judge reverses the federal administration's illegal conditions on funding, including $667,119 for Oregon youth programs
Attorney General Dan Rayfield won a court order today protecting federal money that helps at-risk youth turn their lives around. A federal judge ruled the Trump Administration broke the law when it tried to force states to help with immigration enforcement in order to get grant funding. The judge
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SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 4 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Funding for Oregon Youth Programs
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Federal judge reverses the federal administration's illegal conditions on funding, including $667,119 for Oregon youth programs
Attorney General Dan Rayfield won a court order today protecting federal money that helps at-risk youth turn their lives around. A federal judge ruled the Trump Administration broke the law when it tried to force states to help with immigration enforcement in order to get grant funding. The judgethrew out the immigration requirements and permanently blocked the federal government from using them as a condition for the funding.
"Youth intervention programs can make all the difference in a kid's life, giving them skills and tools to create a bright future for themselves," said Attorney General Rayfield. "Congress set this funding aside to help kids, not as leverage to advance a partisan, anti-immigrant agenda."
In Oregon, the grant funding goes to Youth Development Oregon, a division of the Oregon Department of Education. This year, the program is expected to receive $667,119, paying for programs that keep young people from getting into trouble in the first place, improve youth probation, and support kids in the justice system and their families. Today's ruling clears the way for Oregon to receive this year's funding.
This is the latest example of states pushing back against the federal government's attempts to attach illegal conditions on critical funding. Last year, the Trump administration told states they couldn't get funds for crime victims unless they agreed to its immigration demands. A group of states pushed back, and the federal government dropped those requirements on more than $1.3 billion in crime victim funding.
In today's case, AG Rayfield and 22 other attorneys general argued the Trump Administration can't add strings that Congress never approved and can't use federal money to coerce states into doing its work.
Alongside Attorney General Rayfield in filing this lawsuit were the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, as well as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Original text here: https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/ag-rayfield-wins-case-protecting-funding-for-oregon-youth-programs/
