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Utah Attorney General Secures Guilty Plea in Securities Fraud and Money Laundering Case
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 29 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news:
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Attorney General Secures Guilty Plea in Securities Fraud and Money Laundering Case
A Weber County man has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and money laundering after admitting to a years-long course of conduct involving false investment representations and the misuse of investor funds.
James Curt Miller pleaded guilty in Utah's Second District Court to one count of Securities Fraud and one count of Money Laundering, both second-degree felonies. The case was prosecuted by the Office of the
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 29 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news:
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Attorney General Secures Guilty Plea in Securities Fraud and Money Laundering Case
A Weber County man has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and money laundering after admitting to a years-long course of conduct involving false investment representations and the misuse of investor funds.
James Curt Miller pleaded guilty in Utah's Second District Court to one count of Securities Fraud and one count of Money Laundering, both second-degree felonies. The case was prosecuted by the Office of theUtah Attorney General (OAG).
According to court records, Miller's misconduct started on or around February 2021, when he made false statements of material fact and omitted material information in connection with the offer or sale of securities. Those misrepresentations resulted in losses exceeding $10,000. Miller later admitted that he received and handled funds from that unlawful activity, knowing the money was proceeds of securities fraud.
The criminal information filed by the state detailed multiple felony counts stemming from Miller's conduct from February 2021 to February 2023, including securities fraud, communications fraud, money laundering, the sale of unregistered securities, and acting as an unlicensed securities agent. Prosecutors alleged that Miller solicited money from victims under false pretenses--citing property refinancing, legal expenses, and medical needs--while instead diverting funds to cryptocurrency transactions and cash withdrawals.
On January 26, 2026, the Second District Court held Mr. Miller's sentencing hearing. The judge sentenced Mr. Miller to 1 to 15 years in the Utah State Prison. The court will schedule a restitution hearing in the upcoming months. At that time, the court should enter an order for complete restitution covering losses associated with all charged conduct, including counts dismissed as part of the agreement.
Assistant Attorney General Shawn H. Robinson prosecuted the case on behalf of the OAG.
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Original text here: https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/guilty-plea-securities-fraud-miller/
Pittman Pleads Guilty After Investigation by Okla. A.G. Drummond's Office
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Pittman pleads guilty after investigation by Drummond's office
State Rep. Ayshia "Ajay" Pittman pleaded guilty today to felony charges related to submitting a forged check to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission following an investigation by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office. As part of her sentence, Pittman will resign from her elected position in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
According to the charges, Pittman directed the creation of a falsified
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Pittman pleads guilty after investigation by Drummond's office
State Rep. Ayshia "Ajay" Pittman pleaded guilty today to felony charges related to submitting a forged check to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission following an investigation by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office. As part of her sentence, Pittman will resign from her elected position in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
According to the charges, Pittman directed the creation of a falsifiedcheck, which was then submitted to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission in an attempt to avoid repayment of funds to her campaign account. The scheme involved altering and creating a false $2,500 check and using a computer network to transmit the fraudulent document to state officials while representing it as genuine.
Pittman appeared before a judge this morning and pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Forgery in the Second Degree, and Violating the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.
"Public officials hold a sacred trust with the people they serve," said Drummond. "When that trust is violated for personal gain, it strikes at the very heart of our institutions. This office will continue to hold elected officials accountable when they abuse their positions and betray the public's confidence. No one is above the law in Oklahoma."
Besides resigning from her position as a state representative, Pittman will receive a seven-year deferred sentence. She will also pay full restitution for the misused campaign funds to a charitable organization, with both parties agreeing which organization will receive the funds.
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission has separately voted to accept a settlement agreement with Pittman related to these matters.
Read the Charging Document (https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2026/january/CF-2026-0452%20Ayshia%20Pittman-Trena%20Welch%20Byas.pdf)
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/january/pittman-pleads-guilty-after-investigation-by-drummonds-office.html
N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport: Accountant Charged With Stealing From Two Businesses That Hired Him
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 29 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Accountant Charged with Stealing from Two Businesses that Hired Him
Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that an accountant from Essex County, New Jersey, has been charged with stealing $1.64 million from a local business owner and his two companies that were his clients.
Michael Delia, 61, of West Orange, New Jersey, is charged with two counts of second-degree theft by unlawful taking,
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 29 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Accountant Charged with Stealing from Two Businesses that Hired Him
Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that an accountant from Essex County, New Jersey, has been charged with stealing $1.64 million from a local business owner and his two companies that were his clients.
Michael Delia, 61, of West Orange, New Jersey, is charged with two counts of second-degree theft by unlawful taking,one count of second-degree money laundering, and one count of second-degree failure to turn over collected tax.
"Our business owners should be able to trust their hired professionals to help them run their businesses responsibly and legally," said Acting Attorney General Davenport. "The defendant in this case is accused of violating his trust as the accountant and bookkeeper for two companies, lining his pockets at their expense and at the expense of the people of New Jersey. This conduct will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
"This defendant is charged with stealing from his client, laundering the stolen money, and then diverted collected taxes from and owed to the state of New Jersey," said DCJ Director Theresa L. Hilton. "Our office will continue to prosecute white collar cases like this as the serious crimes that they are."
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
From 2016 through August 9, 2023, Delia allegedly used his position as an accountant and bookkeeper for the victim business owner to steal approximately $1.64 million from his two companies. Delia allegedly diverted the businesses' funds to personal and corporate bank accounts that he controlled. Financial analysis indicated Delia allegedly used these funds for his personal benefit, which included the payment of personal credit card bills, sports betting, and mortgage bills, among other personal expenses. From January 2020 through July 2023, Delia allegedly diverted collected sales taxes and other funds totaling $910,545 from the businesses to accounts he controlled. Delia was not authorized to use the businesses' funds for his benefit. Delia also allegedly stole additional funds from the businesses by issuing authorized checks made payable to himself exceeding his agreed upon earnings by $733,313.
As an accountant and bookkeeper, Delia was responsible for remitting the businesses' sales tax proceeds to the Treasury of the state of New Jersey. For the year 2023, Delia allegedly diverted over $126,258 owed to the state Treasury. Delia instead diverted those funds to his own business, STP Processing, that he registered with the state in 2013.
Attorney General Davenport thanked the DCJ, the Division of Taxation-Office of Criminal Investigation, and the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration for the investigation. Delia was arrested with the assistance of the officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
The case is being prosecuted by DCJ Deputy Attorney General Conner Ouellette.
Second-degree charges carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $150,000.
The charges and allegations against the defendant are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/accountant-charged-with-stealing-from-two-businesses-that-hired-him/
Ga. A.G. Carr Protects Federal Funding for Students With Disabilities
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Protects Federal Funding for Students with Disabilities
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing to protect federal funding for students with disabilities, ensuring 504 plans remain intact for Georgia families and K-12 schools after joining a successful multistate challenge to a Biden-era rule that put those dollars at risk.
"Our lawsuit was about one thing - fighting the Biden-Harris administration's obsession with promoting a radical progressive transgender ideology at every
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Protects Federal Funding for Students with Disabilities
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing to protect federal funding for students with disabilities, ensuring 504 plans remain intact for Georgia families and K-12 schools after joining a successful multistate challenge to a Biden-era rule that put those dollars at risk.
"Our lawsuit was about one thing - fighting the Biden-Harris administration's obsession with promoting a radical progressive transgender ideology at everyturn," said Carr. "They tried to dismantle Section 504 by labeling 'transgender dysphoria' as a disability. We fought back to protect the funds that Georgia families have used for decades, and that's exactly what we have done."
This funding was previously threatened when the Biden administration sought to unconstitutionally expand the definition of "disability" under Section 504 to include "gender dysphoria," despite clear language in federal law that expressly excludes "gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments." In practice, this Biden-era rule risked diverting resources away from individuals with genuine disabilities and jeopardized services in K-12 schools that did not comply with the prior administration's radical transgender ideology.
Carr, along with 16 other attorneys general, filed suit to protect Georgia's students and the 504 plans that are currently in place, and they successfully blocked the rule from taking effect. Had the Biden administration's rule gone unchallenged, it would have stripped existing resources away from students with Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Autism, and other disabilities. However, due to this lawsuit brought by the attorneys general, all changes to 504 were halted.
Now, the Trump administration is moving to reverse the Biden-era "gender dysphoria" rule once and for all, and Carr and 22 other attorneys general have submitted a comment letter in support of this proposal. With this resolution from the administration and state attorneys general, Section 504 remains in place and students with disabilities will continue to receive the services they need and deserve.
Joining Carr in submitting this letter are the attorneys general of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Find a copy of the comment letter here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/comment-iso-hhs-504-nprm-finalpdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download).
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-28/carr-protects-federal-funding-students-disabilities
Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Additional $25 Million Natural Resource Damage Settlement Payment
DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 29 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced the payment of an additional $25 million by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and Corteva, Inc, (the "Companies") in connection with the State's July 2021 settlement with the Companies.
The 2021 settlement, which resolved allegations related to the Companies' responsibility for damages
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DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 29 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced the payment of an additional $25 million by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and Corteva, Inc, (the "Companies") in connection with the State's July 2021 settlement with the Companies.
The 2021 settlement, which resolved allegations related to the Companies' responsibility for damagescaused by releases of historical compounds within or impacting the State, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (generically referred to as "PFAS"), required an additional payment to Delaware of up to $25 million upon the Companies' settlement with another state. Late last year, a settlement was finalized with the State of Ohio, triggering this additional payment. After deducting attorneys' fees, the balance of $23.75 million will be paid to a trust overseen by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS). As set forth in the original settlement agreement, the funds in trust must be used for initiatives related to environmental assessments, restoration, research, and justice.
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"This is a monumental addition to what was already the most significant environmental settlement the State of Delaware has ever secured," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "Delaware is blessed with incredible natural resources from our foothills all the way down to our scenic coast; it is our duty to protect them and to hold polluters accountable for the destruction they cause. These monies represent a powerful tool in the fight to protect and restore our most vulnerable communities and ecosystems, and preserve our beloved state for generations to come."
"We are grateful for the Department of Justice's persistence in securing this additional funding to hold polluters accountable and protect community health," said DHSS Secretary Christen Linke Young. "These funds will support DHSS' collaborative efforts with DNREC to better assess PFAS exposure, enhance health surveillance and research, and reduce risks to Delaware communities, particularly those disproportionately impacted by historical contamination."
"DNREC has been utilizing prior settlement funding over the last five years to methodically build our understanding about where PFAS is in Delaware, with a focus on where it may be impacting public health," said DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson. "We have especially worked with the Department of Health and Social Services on PFAS research and remediation in public and private drinking water to ensure it is safe for Delawareans. And we have used the funds to educate Delawareans on PFAS itself and on our plans to deal with it going forward. This additional $25 million in settlement funds will provide more resources for the state to continue working to ensure that Delawareans' exposure to PFAS is minimized to the greatest extent possible."
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For more information about DNREC's work on PFAS, visit de.gov/pfas.
The settlement is the result of an extensive investigation into the environmental impacts of legacy industrial activities in Delaware led by Attorney General Jennings. That work remains ongoing, including currently pending efforts against other defendants related to PFAS contamination and PCB contamination.
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/01/28/ag-jennings-secures-additional-25-million-natural-resource-damage-settlement-payment/
Ariz. A.G. Mayes' Office Receives ALEAP Accreditation
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Kris Mayes' Office Receives ALEAP Accreditation
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes' office received Accreditation through the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP), Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP), for meeting the current and professional industry-best-practices in the safe, effective, efficient and non-discriminatory delivery of law enforcement services in the State of Arizona.
"I am grateful to AACOP for their prestigious
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Kris Mayes' Office Receives ALEAP Accreditation
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes' office received Accreditation through the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP), Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP), for meeting the current and professional industry-best-practices in the safe, effective, efficient and non-discriminatory delivery of law enforcement services in the State of Arizona.
"I am grateful to AACOP for their prestigiousrecognition of the work the agents, investigators, and prosecutors of the Attorney General's Office do every day to protect Arizonans," said Attorney General Mayes. "It's an honor to receive this accreditation. My office will continue to proudly partner with state and local law enforcement to keep our state safe."
ALEAP evaluates agencies against 174 comprehensive standards covering all areas of law enforcement operations. Accreditation demonstrates a sustained commitment to best practices, transparency, and continuous improvement. The initial accreditation is awarded to agencies for a 4-year period.
ALEAP interviewed Attorney General Mayes' officers and staff and conducted a review of agency organizational documents, policies and procedures, including records, reports and certifications. Our process took two years of change to meet all of the standards.
In 2018, the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool, League of Arizona Cities and Town and Arizona POST entered into a unique partnership to develop standards of best practices for the Safe, Effective, Efficient and Non-Discriminatory delivery of professional law enforcement services to all residents and visitors of Arizona. Since then, 36 agencies across Arizona have been ALEAP Accredited and 11 are in the process of achieving accredited status.
ALEAP is a voluntary program to provide public and professional recognition to those agencies who prove independent assessors that they meet or exceed the rigorous standards of the program. For more information regarding the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, please visit https://www.azchiefsofpolice.org/aleap-accreditation-program.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-kris-mayes-office-receives-aleap-accreditation
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Sentencing in $10 Million Organized Retail Theft and Trafficking Enterprise
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Sentencing in $10 Million Organized Retail Theft and Trafficking Enterprise
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the sentencing of Adam Polansky after his participation in a larger organized retail theft enterprise responsible for approximately $10 million in stolen merchandise. Polansky was sentenced to 6 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections and ordered to pay $18,598.38 in restitution for his role in an enterprise victimizing
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Sentencing in $10 Million Organized Retail Theft and Trafficking Enterprise
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the sentencing of Adam Polansky after his participation in a larger organized retail theft enterprise responsible for approximately $10 million in stolen merchandise. Polansky was sentenced to 6 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections and ordered to pay $18,598.38 in restitution for his role in an enterprise victimizinglocal retail establishments.
"With organized retail crime still on the rise, I want criminals to be on notice: if you are victimizing an Arizona retailer, my office will find you and hold you accountable," said Attorney General Kris Mayes. "Organized retail crime impacts Arizona retailers, consumers, and community members who simply want their local neighborhood shops to feel safe again. Rest assured, it's a top priority at the Attorney General's office."
The Arizona Attorney General's Office Special Agents worked with local retail loss prevention partners to identify Polansky as a booster in an organized retail theft enterprise that victimized retail locations across Maricopa County from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2024. They determined Polansky received $4,357.12 in payments from a fencing location. The retail loss prevention investigation identified over $18,000.00 in known thefts associated to Polansky.
On November 21, 2025, Polansky pled guilty to one count of Organized Retail Theft, One Count of Trafficking in Stolen Property in the Second Degree, and one count of Illegally Conducting an Enterprise. On January 5, 2026, Defendant was sentenced to 6 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections and ordered to pay $18,598.38 in restitution to the victim.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Matt McCray.
Other co-defendants have been charged and those cases are ongoing. They are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A copy of the sentencing order is available here (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=0a37b9221c&e=9153ff6c96). A copy of the indictment is available here (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=71d2c4cb09&e=9153ff6c96). A copy of his photo is available here (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=74a50e476a&e=9153ff6c96).
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-announces-sentencing-10-million-organized-retail-theft-and
