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Va. A.G. Miyares Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber USA LLC
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Miyares Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber USA LLC
Lawsuit Alleges that Uber Used Deceptive Enrollment, Billing and Cancellation Practices in Offering Its Subscription Service, Uber One
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Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that his office, alongside a coalition of 21 other state law enforcement agencies, joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC, the operators
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Miyares Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber USA LLC
Lawsuit Alleges that Uber Used Deceptive Enrollment, Billing and Cancellation Practices in Offering Its Subscription Service, Uber One
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Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that his office, alongside a coalition of 21 other state law enforcement agencies, joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC, the operatorsof the popular rideshare and delivery company. The lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and trial is currently scheduled for February 2027.
The lawsuit alleges that Uber used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in offering and selling Uber One subscription services, which Uber promotes as saving money on rides and deliveries. Among other things, the lawsuit alleges that Uber improperly used negative option marketing tactics when it offered free trial subscriptions - a practice that automatically charges consumers if they do not cancel a free trial. The lawsuit alleges Uber misled consumers about the amounts they could save when subscribing to Uber One and that the companies made it extraordinarily difficult to cancel Uber One once enrolled. The complaint also alleges that Uber charged consumers before their billing date, including users whose free trial has not yet ended.
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"Virginians should not be tricked into paying for services they didn't knowingly sign up for or trapped in subscriptions they cannot easily cancel. Deceptive enrollment and billing practices have no place in the marketplace," said Attorney General Jason Miyares. "My office will continue to stand up for consumers when companies cross the line."
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The lawsuit seeks restitution, as well as penalties, costs, and an injunction against Uber for alleged violations of the U.S. Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act and certain state consumer protection laws.
In addition to Virginia, the state coalition includes the attorneys general of Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as the District Attorney for Alameda County.
Consumers with complaints regarding Uber One may call the Virginia Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section at 804-786-2042, file a complaint online here (https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases), or write to the Consumer Protection Section at 202 N. 9th St., Richmond, VA 23220.
Read the complaint here (https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases).
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases
New England Cold Case Investigators Gather in New Hampshire to Strengthen Regional Collaboration and Share Best Practices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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New England Cold Case Investigators Gather in New Hampshire to Strengthen Regional Collaboration and Share Best Practices
Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announce on behalf of the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit that New Hampshire was honored to welcome cold case investigators from across New England to gather in Concord on December 11-12 for a two-day summit aimed at strengthening cross-border collaboration, advancing investigative
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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New England Cold Case Investigators Gather in New Hampshire to Strengthen Regional Collaboration and Share Best Practices
Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announce on behalf of the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit that New Hampshire was honored to welcome cold case investigators from across New England to gather in Concord on December 11-12 for a two-day summit aimed at strengthening cross-border collaboration, advancing investigativetechniques, and improving outcomes for long-term unsolved cases.
Attorney General Formella commended attendees for their dedication to solving the region's most complex and long-standing cases and highlighting the importance of coordinated multi-agency work.
"We were honored to host this summit and to engage directly with the exceptional investigators, forensic experts, and partners who joined us from across Northern New England and the federal government," said Attorney General Formella. "Cold case work is some of the most complex and meaningful work in our justice system, and gatherings like this strengthen our ability to pursue these cases with renewed insight, innovation, and collaboration. By sharing best practices and building stronger partnerships, we are better positioned to uncover the truth, move investigations forward, and deliver long-overdue answers to victims and their families."
Hosted by the New Hampshire Department of Justice and led by the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit, the summit brought together more than 70 participants, including detectives, prosecutors, forensic scientists, medical experts, analysts, and victim-services professionals from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont, as well as federal partners from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of State.
"This summit highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together across borders and jurisdictions," said Colonel Hall. "By sharing strategies, resources, and expertise, we strengthen our ability to solve cases that have remained open for years. It's through collaboration, persistence, and innovation that we can bring justice and closure to victims and their families."
Over two days, participants received training and briefings on critical topics including:
* International victim and offender location strategies (U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security)
* Updates in forensic capabilities, including emerging lab tools
* Working more effectively with victim families and navigating trauma-informed communication
* Investigative genetic genealogy and its application in cold cases (FBI)
* Forensic anthropology and unidentified remains
* Major case reviews, including the prosecution of Eric Windhurst and the closure of the Judith Lord homicide
The summit concluded with an inter-agency roundtable, focused on enhancing cooperation between local, state, and federal agencies across jurisdictional lines.
Senior Assistant Attorney General R. Christopher Knowles, Chief of the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit, emphasized the purpose of the gathering: "Cold case work requires persistence, specialized expertise, and teamwork. Bringing Northern New England's investigators together ensures that no case is pursued in isolation and that we are using every available resource to pursue justice."
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/new-england-cold-case-investigators-gather-new-hampshire-strengthen-regional
N.H. A.G. Formella: William Cimikoski, Jr. Indicted for Stealing From Elderly Relative's Trust
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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William Cimikoski, Jr. Indicted for Stealing from Elderly Relative's Trust
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that William Cimikoski, Jr., 59, of Sandy, Utah, has been indicted by the Merrimack County Grand Jury on 10 class A felony counts of financial exploitation of an elderly adult, and 2 class A felony counts of theft by misapplication of property.
The financial exploitation charges collectively allege that between January 27, 2020, and January 26, 2022, Mr.
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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William Cimikoski, Jr. Indicted for Stealing from Elderly Relative's Trust
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that William Cimikoski, Jr., 59, of Sandy, Utah, has been indicted by the Merrimack County Grand Jury on 10 class A felony counts of financial exploitation of an elderly adult, and 2 class A felony counts of theft by misapplication of property.
The financial exploitation charges collectively allege that between January 27, 2020, and January 26, 2022, Mr.Cimikoski breached his fiduciary obligation as trustee of his elderly father, William Cimikoski Sr.'s, trust by recklessly taking trust funds for his own profit or advantage.
The theft by misapplication charges collectively allege that between March 8, 2022, and March 14, 2022, Mr. Cimikoski obtained funds and a condominium, as trustee of his father's trust, under an agreement to make payments or dispositions to beneficiaries of the trust, and that he recklessly failed to make the specified payments or dispositions and dealt with the funds and property as his own.
In total, the State will allege that Mr. Cimikoski unlawfully obtained more than $400,000.
If convicted, Mr. Cimikoski faces a potential sentence of 7 1/2 to 15 years in state prison and a $4,000 fine on each charge. Mr. Cimikoski is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictments on January 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the Merrimack County Superior Court.
The charges are allegations, and Mr. Cimikoski is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
This case was investigated by Investigator Calice Couchman-Ducey of the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant Attorney General Bryan J. Townsend, II, and Assistant Attorney General Nancy DeAngelis, of the Attorney General's Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit.
If you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse or financial exploitation, please contact your local police department or call the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Adult and Aging Services, at 1-800-949-0470.
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/william-cimikoski-jr-indicted-stealing-elderly-relatives-trust
N.H. A.G. Formella Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber USA LLC
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Formella Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber USA, LLC
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice is part of a coalition of U.S. law enforcement agencies that has joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC, and Uber USA, LLC, the operators of the popular rideshare and delivery company. The lawsuit alleges that Uber used deceptive enrollment,
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Formella Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber USA, LLC
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice is part of a coalition of U.S. law enforcement agencies that has joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC, and Uber USA, LLC, the operators of the popular rideshare and delivery company. The lawsuit alleges that Uber used deceptive enrollment,billing, and cancellation practices in offering its subscription service, Uber One.
"Consumers should not be misled into signing up for subscription services or trapped in recurring charges they do not knowingly agree to," said Attorney General John M. Formella. "This lawsuit alleges that Uber's practices obscured critical information about costs, savings, and cancellation, and New Hampshire is joining our federal and state partners to ensure that companies are held accountable and consumers are treated fairly."
The lawsuit alleges that Uber used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in offering and selling Uber One subscription services, which Uber promotes as saving money on rides and deliveries. Among other things, the lawsuit alleges that Uber improperly used negative option marketing tactics when it offered free trial subscriptions, a practice that automatically charges consumers if they do not cancel. The lawsuit further alleges that Uber misled consumers about the amounts they could save by subscribing to Uber One and that the company made it extraordinarily difficult to cancel Uber One once enrolled. The complaint also alleges that Uber charged consumers before their billing date, including users whose free trial had not yet ended.
The Attorney General's lawsuit seeks restitution, as well as penalties, costs, and an injunction against Uber for alleged violations of New Hampshire's Consumer Protection Act and the U.S. Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act.
The lawsuit is being brought by the Federal Trade Commission, together with the attorneys general of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; the District of Columbia; and the people of the States of California, Illinois, and Michigan.
The lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and trial is currently scheduled for February 2027.
The 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, call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-468-4454 or file a complaint online at https://www.doj.nh.gov/consumer/complaints.
* Complaint: 2025.12.15-ftc-et-al-v-uber-et-al-first-amended-complaint-redacted-public.pdf (https://www.doj.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt721/files/inline-documents/sonh/2025.12.15-ftc-et-al-v-uber-et-al-first-amended-complaint-redacted-public.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/attorney-general-formella-announces-lawsuit-against-uber-technologies-inc-and-uber
Mo. A.G. Hanaway Obtains Commitment Of Sexually Violent Predator In Cole County
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 16 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025:
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Attorney General Hanaway Obtains Commitment Of Sexually Violent Predator In Cole County
Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Unit has secured the civil commitment of Calvin Miller following a successful jury trial in Cole County, Missouri. The jury found that Miller meets the legal criteria to be classified as a Sexually Violent Predator under Missouri law, resulting in his commitment to the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 16 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025:
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Attorney General Hanaway Obtains Commitment Of Sexually Violent Predator In Cole County
Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Unit has secured the civil commitment of Calvin Miller following a successful jury trial in Cole County, Missouri. The jury found that Miller meets the legal criteria to be classified as a Sexually Violent Predator under Missouri law, resulting in his commitment to theDepartment of Mental Health for control, care, and treatment.
"Our Office diligently works to protect Missourians from sexually violent predators who seek to harm our citizens," said Attorney General Hanaway. "I am proud of the great work from our Sexually Violent Predator Unit team to ensure predators are not released back into society before they've received proper treatment."
The SVP Unit seeks the civil commitment of sexual offenders who have been previously convicted of a sexually violent offense and currently suffer from a mental abnormality which makes them more likely than not to engage in predatory acts of sexual violence if not confined in a secure facility.
Miller was convicted of rape with a weapon in Cole County in 1998 after he attacked a female teacher in the Department of Corrections. At trial, an expert psychologist testified that Miller has a present diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, which is a mental abnormality that makes him more likely than not to commit future predatory acts of sexual violence if not confined to a secure facility.
On November 20, 2025, following a jury trial, Miller was found to be a Sexually Violent Predator, and the Honorable Christopher Limbaugh of the Cole County Circuit Court ordered him committed to the custody of the Department of Mental Health for care, control, and treatment.
The case was tried by Assistant Attorneys General Jeff Suddy Jr. and Paige Wheeler with assistance from Victim Advocate Melissa Koetting, as part of the Attorney General's Sexually Violent Predator Unit.
Just as the Sexually Violent Predator Unit exemplifies the Attorney General's Office's commitment to protecting Missourians through dedicated and expert advocacy, the Office is proud to be home to some of the state's most skilled attorneys. The Attorney General's Office continues to develop legal talent whose work strengthens the rule of law and delivers justice for victims across Missouri. Attorneys interested in joining this tradition of excellence and public service are encouraged to explore current opportunities at https://ago.mo.gov/about-us/job-opportunities/.
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Original text here: https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-hanaway-obtains-commitment-of-sexually-violent-predator-in-cole-county/
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber USA LLC
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber USA LLC
Lawsuit Alleges that Uber Used Deceptive Enrollment, Billing and Cancellation Practices in Offering Its Subscription Service, Uber One
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his office is leading a coalition of 22 state law enforcement agencies that joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Lawsuit Against Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber USA LLC
Lawsuit Alleges that Uber Used Deceptive Enrollment, Billing and Cancellation Practices in Offering Its Subscription Service, Uber One
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his office is leading a coalition of 22 state law enforcement agencies that joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC and UberUSA, LLC, the operators of the popular rideshare and delivery company. The lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and trial is currently scheduled for February 2027.
The lawsuit alleges that Uber used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in offering and selling Uber One subscription services, which Uber promotes as saving money on rides and deliveries. Among other things, the lawsuit alleges that Uber improperly used negative option marketing tactics when it offered free trial subscriptions - a practice that automatically charges consumers if they do not cancel a free trial. The lawsuit alleges Uber misled consumers about the amounts they could save when subscribing to Uber One and that the companies made it extraordinarily difficult to cancel Uber One once enrolled. The complaint also alleges that Uber charged consumers before their billing date, including users whose free trial has not yet ended.
"Free trials should actually be free - not traps that lock Marylanders into unwanted monthly charges," said Attorney General Brown. "We're filing this lawsuit to stop Uber's practices that we believe are deceiving consumers and costing them their hard-earned money."
The Attorney General's lawsuit seeks restitution, as well as penalties, costs, and an injunction against Uber for alleged violations of Maryland's Consumer Protection Act and the U.S. Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act.
In addition to Maryland, the state coalition includes the attorneys general of Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as the District Attorney for Alameda County.
Consumers with complaints regarding Uber One may call the Consumer Protection Division at 410-528-8662, file a complaint online at https://oag.maryland.gov/, or write to the Consumer Protection Division at 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-Lawsuit-Against-Uber-Technologies,-Inc.-and-Uber-USA,-LLC-.aspx
Ga. A.G. Carr: Owners of Behavioral Health Facility Indicted in DeKalb County for Medicaid Fraud Totaling Over $1.4 Million
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025:
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Carr: Owners of Behavioral Health Facility Indicted in DeKalb County for Medicaid Fraud Totaling Over $1.4 Million
DEKALB COUNTY, GA - Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Kim Higgins and Marcel Higgens, both of Woodstock, have been indicted in DeKalb County on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud and a combined 23 counts of Medicaid Fraud. The defendants owned and operated Overcomers Day Services, LLC, a behavioral health facility that provided Intensive
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025:
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Carr: Owners of Behavioral Health Facility Indicted in DeKalb County for Medicaid Fraud Totaling Over $1.4 Million
DEKALB COUNTY, GA - Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Kim Higgins and Marcel Higgens, both of Woodstock, have been indicted in DeKalb County on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud and a combined 23 counts of Medicaid Fraud. The defendants owned and operated Overcomers Day Services, LLC, a behavioral health facility that provided IntensiveFamily Intervention (IFI) services to children enrolled in Georgia Medicaid. Together, they are alleged to have defrauded the Medicaid program of more than $1.4 million.
"Those who commit Medicaid fraud are stealing from taxpayers, and they're abusing a program that's meant to care for our most vulnerable Georgians," said Carr. "Theft of public funds won't be tolerated, and anyone who attempts to exploit the system will be held accountable by our office."
Case Summary
As asserted in the indictment, Marcel Higgins worked as a paraprofessional directly providing IFI services and Kim Higgins served as the office administrator responsible for the submission of claims to the Georgia Medicaid program and its Managed Care Organizations.
From October 2017 to July 2023, the defendants are alleged to have conspired to submit claims for payment to Georgia Medicaid for services never provided and for services provided by unqualified individuals, including Kim Higgins. As asserted in the indictment, this conspiracy enabled the defendants to receive over $1.4 million from the program.
The Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division presented evidence to a DeKalb County Grand Jury on Dec. 10, 2025, which returned an indictment* charging Kim Higgins and Marcel Higgins.
A copy of the indictment can be found here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/121025-filed-indictment-kim-and-marcel-higginspdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download). No further information about the investigation or the indictment may be released at this time by the Attorney General's Office.
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About the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division
Since Attorney General Chris Carr first took office, his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has secured more than 90 convictions for Medicaid fraud and the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults, resulting in over $19 million in restitution orders in criminal matters. Over this same period, Carr's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has obtained civil settlements and judgements totaling more than $108 million as a result of its efforts to safeguard the Georgia Medicaid program.
The Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $5,381,304 for Federal FY 2026. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $1,793,768, is funded by the State of Georgia.
*Members of the public should keep in mind that indictments contain only allegations against the individual against whom the indictment is sought. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government's burden at trial to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the indictment.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-12-15/carr-owners-behavioral-health-facility-indicted-dekalb-county-medicaid
