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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
Federal Data Privacy Law Should Not Preempt Strong State Privacy Laws
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), a federal data privacy bill that would supplant the privacy protections provided by the Maryland Online
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
Federal Data Privacy Law Should Not Preempt Strong State Privacy Laws
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), a federal data privacy bill that would supplant the privacy protections provided by the Maryland OnlineData Privacy Act as well as other state privacy and cybersecurity laws. The SECURE Data Act offers weak privacy protections and would hamper the ability of Maryland to adequately protect the privacy of its residents. In the letter, the coalition calls on Congress to reject the SECURE Data Act, and to respect the privacy protections that states already grant their residents or might provide in future state-level legislation.
Maryland and other state comprehensive privacy laws have set minimum data privacy standards, including heightened protections for minors and sensitive consumer data, limits on how data may be used and retained, and the ability for consumers to stop the sale of their data via a universal opt-out preference signal. The SECURE Data Act would wipe out these meaningful protections, making it harder for consumers to exercise their rights, give businesses more discretion on how to use and retain their data, and significantly limit enforcement remedies.
The SECURE Data Act moves privacy rights in the wrong direction, leaving consumers worse off and with fewer protections. Any federal privacy framework must leave in place existing state laws and also provide room for states to legislate responsively to changes in technology and data collection practices, as states are better equipped to address the unique needs of their residents and quickly adjust to the challenges presented by technological innovation.
In sending the letter, Attorney General Brown joins the attorneys general of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, as well as the California Privacy Protection Agency and the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/
Ga. A.G. Carr Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Four in Savannah for Daffin Park Armed Robbery
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Four in Savannah for Daffin Park Armed Robbery
SAVANNAH - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has obtained a new indictment in Chatham County charging four individuals in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Daffin Park on Aug. 30, 2025. As asserted in the indictment, the defendants are members of the Carver Village Thoroughbreds (CVT), a local hybrid criminal street gang with
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Four in Savannah for Daffin Park Armed Robbery
SAVANNAH - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has obtained a new indictment in Chatham County charging four individuals in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Daffin Park on Aug. 30, 2025. As asserted in the indictment, the defendants are members of the Carver Village Thoroughbreds (CVT), a local hybrid criminal street gang withties to the Carver Village Neighborhood. They are alleged to have committed the act against a rival gang member to improve their status within CVT.
Just last year, Carr expanded his Gang Prosecution Unit to include a new regional office in Savannah.
"When gang activity occurs, we will not look the other way but rather hold those accountable who are terrorizing our neighborhoods," said Attorney General Chris Carr. "That's exactly why we expanded our Gang Prosecution Unit to Savannah, and we're proud to be in this fight with the Savannah Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service. Together, we're taking down violent offenders and keeping Georgians safe."
This case was investigated by the Savannah Police Department and the Attorney General's Gang Prosecution Unit. The U.S. Marshals Service and the Savannah Police Department also assisted in the apprehension of the defendants.
"I want to thank the men and women of both the U.S. Marshals Service and the Attorney General's Gang Prosecution Unit," said Lenny B. Gunther, Chief of the Savannah Police Department. "Through hard work and dedication, we worked together to make our City a safer place."
Chatham County Indictment
On May 20, 2026, the Attorney General's Gang Prosecution presented evidence to a Chatham County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Kevon Doyle, Damon Cobb, Quentin Jenkins, and Michael Hughes.
Specifically, the defendants are facing the following charges.
Kevon Doyle (aka "BabyK"), 18, of Savannah:
* 1 count of Armed Robbery
* 1 count of Aggravated Assault
* 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
* 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
* 1 count of Possession of an Illegal Weapon
Damon Cobb (aka "Lil D"), 19, of Savannah:
* 1 count of Armed Robbery
* 1 count of Aggravated Assault
* 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
* 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Quentin Jenkins (aka "Q"), 20, of Savannah:
* 1 count of Armed Robbery
* 1 count of Aggravated Assault
* 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
* 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Michael Hughes (aka "Baby J" and "Babyy 40"), 19, of Savannah:
* 1 count of Armed Robbery
* 1 count of Aggravated Assault
* 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
* 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Read a copy of the indictment (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/052026-chatham-county-indictmentpdf/download) (PDF, 4.55 MB) . 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 Gang Prosecution Unit
In 2022, with the support of Governor Brian Kemp and members of the General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created Georgia's first statewide Gang Prosecution Unit.
Since it began its historic work on July 1, 2022, the Gang Prosecution Unit has investigated and prosecuted cases in Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Chatham, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Dougherty, Fulton, Gwinnett, Laurens, Lowndes, Muscogee, Richmond, Spalding, Thomas, Upson and Washington counties, with more than 130 convictions secured across the state.
Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit is based in Atlanta, with regional, satellite prosecutors and investigators in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah and Southeast Georgia.
The Gang Prosecution Unit is housed in the Attorney General's Prosecution Division, which also includes Carr's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit, and his Organized Retail Crime Unit.
*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/2026-06-03/carrs-gang-prosecution-unit-indicts-four-savannah-daffin-park-armed
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures $600,000 Settlement in Disability Discrimination Case Against Olive Branch Assisted Living, Terra Medical, Owner Russell Appleton
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures $600,000 Settlement in Disability Discrimination Case Against Olive Branch Assisted Living LLC, Terra Medical LLC, and Owner Russell Appleton
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the Arizona Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General's Office has successfully resolved a disability discrimination lawsuit against Olive Branch Assisted Living, LLC, Terra Medical LLC, Terra Medical of Arizona LLC, and their owner, Russell Appleton.
The
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PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures $600,000 Settlement in Disability Discrimination Case Against Olive Branch Assisted Living LLC, Terra Medical LLC, and Owner Russell Appleton
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the Arizona Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General's Office has successfully resolved a disability discrimination lawsuit against Olive Branch Assisted Living, LLC, Terra Medical LLC, Terra Medical of Arizona LLC, and their owner, Russell Appleton.
Thelawsuit alleged that the defendants violated the Arizona Fair Housing Act through a series of discriminatory and retaliatory actions against a resident of their behavioral health facility. According to the complaint, the defendants disclosed the resident's private medical diagnosis to other residents, causing her emotional distress and humiliation, and subsequently denied her continued housing in the Defendants' behavioral health program because of that diagnosis -- forcing her to either find a new facility or abandon treatment altogether.
When the resident filed a complaint with the Arizona Civil Rights Division and pursued a private lawsuit, the defendants allegedly retaliated by threatening to sue her into bankruptcy.
"No Arizonan should be threatened or humiliated for simply seeking a place to live and receive care," said Attorney General Mayes. "I will fight to guarantee that anyone who discriminates against or threatens an Arizonan faces consequences under the Arizona Fair Housing Act."
In resolving pending litigation, Defendants agreed to:
* Pay $585,000 to the aggrieved party;
* Pay $15,000 to the State of Arizona as a civil penalty;
* Submit to six years of monitoring by the Attorney General's Office to guarantee compliance with the law;
* Create policies that prohibit disability discrimination and retaliation, if any Defendant operates a Residential Health Care Entity; and
* Train its personnel on the disability discrimination and retaliation protections under Arizona and federal law, as well as preventing stigma against people with disabilities, if any Defendant operates a Residential Health Care Entity
The resolution is part of the Division's broader civil rights enforcement efforts. In the last fiscal year, the Division investigated thousands of allegations of unlawful discrimination across the state and secured more than $2 million in remedies for discrimination victims.
Arizona law protects individuals with disabilities from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation, and voting. Those who believe they have experienced discrimination in any of these areas are encouraged to contact the Attorney General's Office or submit an intake questionnaire at https://www.azag.gov/complaints/civil-rights.
This matter was litigated by Senior Litigation Counsel Tarah White and Assistant Attorney General Ryan Bishop, with litigation support provided by paralegals Frankie Hensley and Cari Shehorn. The investigation was conducted by Compliance Officer Elizabeth Amarillas.
A copy of the Consent Decree (https://mcusercontent.com/cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206/files/ae0bbb0a-ca6a-0176-a19f-0bc2ed4fea4c/2026_05_29_Consent_Decree_redacted_for_press_release_.pdf) is available.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-secures-600000-settlement-disability-discrimination-case
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Charges Against MV Realty
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Charges Against MV Realty
Charged with Unfair, Abusive, and Deceptive Trade Practices and Making Illegal and Usurious Loans to Maryland Homeowners Through Predatory "Homeowner Benefit Agreements"
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against MV Realty PBC, LLC; MV Realty of Maryland LLC; MV Brokerage of Maryland LLC; and their corporate officers, Antony Mitchell
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Charges Against MV Realty
Charged with Unfair, Abusive, and Deceptive Trade Practices and Making Illegal and Usurious Loans to Maryland Homeowners Through Predatory "Homeowner Benefit Agreements"
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against MV Realty PBC, LLC; MV Realty of Maryland LLC; MV Brokerage of Maryland LLC; and their corporate officers, Antony Mitchell(CEO), David L. Manchester (COO), and Amanda J. Zachman, known collectively as "MV Realty." According to the charges, MV Realty engaged in illegal consumer lending when it entered into "Homeowner Benefit Agreements" (HBAs) with Maryland consumers, advancing them a small sum that they would have to repay with exorbitant interest.
Maryland lending laws require consumer lenders to (a) be licensed, (b) disclose loan terms to consumers, and (c) abide by interest rate limits. In addition, these laws generally forbid lenders from filing liens against real property to secure loans of less than $4,000. According to the Division's charges, the HBAs that MV Realty advertised as a "loan alternative" were secured loans that illegally encumbered consumers' homes and required the payment of excessive interest if the home transferred ownership without the use of MV Realty.
The Division alleges that MV Realty misrepresented or failed to disclose important information to consumers, including that each HBA lasts 40 years and binds heirs and successors. According to the charges, MV Realty recorded HBAs in land records, where they act as a lien that requires consumers to pay MV Realty at least 3.0% of the home value when they sell or transfer their home. The Division also alleges that MV Realty charged consumers an undisclosed "administrative fee" of $500 for using MV Realty to sell their home.
"A person's home is often the most valuable asset they will pass down to their loved ones. MV Realty trapped over one thousand Maryland homeowners and their heirs in costly and unlawful 40-year agreements that threatened that dream," said Attorney General Brown. "Our Office will not allow predatory lenders to take advantage of Marylanders in moments of financial need and burden their families for generations to come."
The Attorney General's action seeks an order that compels MV Realty to cease and desist from violating Maryland's lending, debt collection, and consumer protection laws, terminates all HBAs and related liens against consumers' homes, and provides for the restitution of money unlawfully taken from consumers. The action also seeks statutory civil penalties and costs. The case is scheduled for a hearing at the Office of Administrative Hearings beginning on September 8, 2026.
Any consumers with complaints against MV Realty should call the Consumer Protection Division at 410-528-8662, file a complaint online at 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-Charges-Against-MV-Realty--Charged-with-Unfair,-Abusive,-and-Deceptive-Trade-Practices-and.aspx
Del. DOJ Secures Major Prison Time for Three Exit 4 Members Involved in the Murder of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey
DOVER, Delaware, June 3 -- The Delaware Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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DOJ secures major prison time for three Exit 4 members involved in the murder of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey
Nyair Small of New Castle, and Nasiir Watson and Daeshawn Shields of Wilmington have been sentenced for multiple convictions, including Murder Second Degree and Manslaughter, in connection with the murders of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey, among other crimes.
On June 1, Nyair Small, 26, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for multiple convictions in connection
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DOVER, Delaware, June 3 -- The Delaware Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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DOJ secures major prison time for three Exit 4 members involved in the murder of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey
Nyair Small of New Castle, and Nasiir Watson and Daeshawn Shields of Wilmington have been sentenced for multiple convictions, including Murder Second Degree and Manslaughter, in connection with the murders of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey, among other crimes.
On June 1, Nyair Small, 26, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for multiple convictions in connectionwith the homicides of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey homicide, along with a May 2023 Middletown shooting in which no one was struck. The sentence follows a plea in which Small pled guilty to Illegal Gang Participation, Manslaughter, Conspiracy Second Degree, Murder Second Degree, Assault Second Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence and Reckless Endangering First Degree. Small is currently serving an additional 10 years for a May 2023 shooting that was solved as a part of this investigation, bringing his total prison time to 32 years.
On June 1, Nasiir Watson, 25, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for multiple convictions in connection with the homicide of Khalil Ameer-Dey and an April 2021 shooting. Watson previously pled guilty to Illegal Gang Participation, Murder Second Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, Receiving Stolen Property, and Assault Second Degree.
On June 2, Daeshawn Shields, 25, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for multiple convictions in connection with the murder of Carrie Mondell, among other crimes. Shields previously pled guilty to Illegal Gang Participation, Receiving Stolen Property, Manslaughter, Conspiracy First Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Attempted Assault First Degree, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy First Degree.
"These sentences constitute a monumental achievement by our DOJ trial team and the Wilmington Police Department, and our entire state is a safer and more just place because of it," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "Right now, I ask that Delawareans hold the victims' families in their hearts as they continue to grieve and heal."
"I am proud of the work of our detectives in connection with this lengthy investigation, and am grateful for the continued dedication of our colleagues at the Department of Justice for their efforts to secure lengthy prison sentences for these defendants," said Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos. "Members of this group are responsible for taking lives and disrupting the lives of countless others, and I hope these sentences deliver some degree of comfort to the families of those affected by their crimes."
On July 29, 2020, Wilmington police responded to a shooting at 9th and Lombard Streets and located Khalil Ameer-Bey suffering from multiple gunshots. Ameer-Bey was pronounced deceased shortly after. Nyair Small pled guilty to Manslaughter and Conspiracy Second Degree, while Nasiir Watson pled guilty to Murder Second Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, and Receiving Stolen Property for this homicide.
On May 1, 2023, New Castle County police responded to a shooting on Yensid Drive in Middletown. While no one was struck, dozens of casings were located in the street. A house occupied by two adults and two young children was struck multiple times. Ballistic analysis linked this shooting to a Wilmington shooting that occurred a few weeks later, on May 25, 2023. Nyair Small pled guilty to Reckless Endangering First Degree for this offense.
On April 25, 2021, Wilmington police responded to a shooting near 10th and Kirkwood Streets and located an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Surveillance captured the shooting. Nasiir Watson and Maurice Harrigan, who previously pled guilty and was sentenced, exited a vehicle and began shooting at the victim and two other individuals who fled on foot. Nasiir Watson possessed a 7.62 firearm that would later be used by Philip Harris to kill Carrie Mondell in August 2022.
On April 4, 2024, Wilmington police responded to a shooting at 5th and Madison Streets in Wilmington. They located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound a few blocks away. Police located dozens of casings at the intersection. Vehicles and residences were also damaged by gunfire. Daeshawn Shields pled guilty to Attempted Assault First Degree, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy First Degree. Javour Tabron is also charged with this shooting and his case remains pending.
Between January 2020 and December 2024, members of Exit 4 are alleged to have committed crimes including the murder of at least four victims - Carrie Mondell, Latahesia Hill, Khalil Ameer-Bey, and Kwamir Wise - and the attempted murder of several others.
With the addition of Watson, Small and Shields all defendants from that group have now been sentenced, with the exception of Philip Harris, who is scheduled to be sentenced on June 4, and Javour Tabron who is currently scheduled for trial in July.
The full list of defendants and guilty pleas is as follows:
Philip Harris, convicted
* Gang Participation
* Robbery First Degree
* Conspiracy Second - 2 counts
* Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
* Murder First Degree
* Attempted murder--11 counts
* PFDCF - 14 counts
* Conspiracy First
* Receiving Stolen Property
Nyair Small
* Illegal Gang Participation
* Manslaughter
* Conspiracy First Degree
* Conspiracy Second Degree
* Murder Second Degree
* Tampering with Physical Evidence
* Reckless Endangering First Degree
Nasiir Watson
* Illegal Gang Participation
* Murder Second Degree
* Conspiracy First Degree
* Receiving Stolen Property
* Assault Second Degree
Donte Richardson
* Illegal Gang Participation
* Murder Second Degree
* Assault First Degree
* Conspiracy First Degree
* Conspiracy Second Degree
Daeshawn Shields
* Illegal Gang Participation
* Receiving Stolen Property
* Manslaughter
* Two counts of Conspiracy First Degree
* Tampering with Physical Evidence
* Attempted Assault First Degree
* Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Neiamjha Rollins
* Assault First Degree
* Conspiracy First Degree
* Conspiracy Second Degree
* Illegal Gang Participation
* Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
* Manslaughter
* Theft of a Motor Vehicle
* Attempted Robbery First Degree
Amir Henry
* Illegal Gang Participation
* Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
* Manslaughter
Curtshawn Palmer
* Illegal Gang Participation
* Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
* Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
Maurice Harrigan
* Assault Second Degree
* Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
* Conspiracy First Degree
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/02/doj-secures-major-prison-time-for-three-exit-4-members-involved-in-the-murder-of-carrie-mondell-and-khalil-ameer-bey/
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
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RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general are telling Congress not to
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
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RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general are telling Congress not topass it.
"This bill says tech platforms have no legal duty to protect children," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "We already have laws in North Carolina that hold tech companies accountable for harming kids, and this bill would wipe them out and replace them with almost nothing."
Jackson and 43 other attorneys general sent a letter to Congressional leaders warning that the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, H.R. 7757, would weaken existing state internet safety laws, shield Big Tech from accountability, and fail to deliver real protections for minors.
The KIDS Act would preempt state laws addressing online harms to children, covering social media, obscenity, online gaming platforms, and AI chatbots. The bill appears to let state attorneys general enforce its terms, but it reserves federal preemption and intervention in every one of those cases. The state role is on paper only.
It gets weaker where it should get stronger. The section titled "Kids Online Safety" explicitly states that platforms have no legal responsibility to protect children. A separate section says platforms are not required to verify users' ages.
The bill's AI provisions also carve out chat functions that are "incidental" to a platform's primary purpose. In practice, that means even widely used chatbots escape scrutiny as long as they're attached to a larger platform. And the bill would permit companies to conduct market and product research on minors.
Attorney General Jackson has repeatedly pushed tech companies to do better for children. In August, he demanded that tech companies protect kids from predatory artificial intelligence products and demanded that search engines, banks, and payment platforms take stronger steps against deepfake nonconsensual intimate imagery. Earlier that month, he demanded that Instagram change its location-sharing feature to protect kids from predators. Additionally, the North Carolina Department of Justice has ongoing lawsuits against Meta and TikTok over alleged harms to minors. Attorney General Jackson and Utah Attorney General Derek Brown have also formed a bipartisan AI task force focused in part on developing safeguards that AI developers should follow to protect the public, especially children.
Attorney General Jackson is joined in sending the letter to Congressional leadership by the attorneys general of Connecticut, Hawaii, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
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Original text here: https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-opposes-federal-bill-that-would-tell-tech-companies-they-have-no-duty-to-protect-kids-online/
AG Sunday's Environmental Crimes Section Charges Company with Franklin County Waste Spill that Contaminated Residents' Drinking Water
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday's Environmental Crimes Section Charges Company with Franklin County Waste Spill that Contaminated Residents' Drinking Water
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Carlisle-based company and its owner for causing a Food Processing Residuals (FPR) spill in Franklin County that was never reported to authorities and led to contamination of residents' drinking water supply.
Investigators determined that Jones Manure Hauling, LLP -owned by
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday's Environmental Crimes Section Charges Company with Franklin County Waste Spill that Contaminated Residents' Drinking Water
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Carlisle-based company and its owner for causing a Food Processing Residuals (FPR) spill in Franklin County that was never reported to authorities and led to contamination of residents' drinking water supply.
Investigators determined that Jones Manure Hauling, LLP -owned byJesse Jones -spilled a large amount of FPR in 2021 at the Barr Farm in Greencastle. Neighbors in the area soon noticed an awful smell in their drinking water, and DEP ultimately determined that the spill contaminated the water supply.
The Office of Attorney General was referred the case in 2023 and filed charges this week against Jones and the company, including a felony count of unlawful conduct under the Clean Streams Act and related misdemeanors.
"This company's neglect after they knowingly spilled FPR cost neighbors access to clean drinking water -which remains contaminated to this day," Attorney General Sunday said. "We recognize and appreciate the many benefits provided through Pennsylvania's rich history of strong agriculture, but this sort of conduct is unacceptable. Every Pennsylvanian has a basic right to clean water."
According to the investigation, Jones Manure Hauling provided numerous farmers with FPR -a combination of organic materials, including waste from animal slaughter, which can be used as a fertilizer.
On June 30, 2021, a large amount of FPR was spilled, due to a hose rupture, while transferring from a Jones truck to a storage pit at the farm. Jones did not contact DEP and report the spill, as required.
Neighbors soon noticed a smell, and reported water that smelled like "dead poultry," and "decomposing animals mixed with chicken manure." It was determined the spill contaminated their drinking water supply.
The case will be prosecuted by the Office of Attorney General's Environmental Crimes Section. Criminal charges, and any discussion thereof, are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Original text here: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-environmental-crimes-section-charges-company-with-franklin-county-waste-spill-that-contaminated-residents-drinking-water/
