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Update: Attorney General's Office Releases Video Footage From July 29, 2025 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in West Berlin, N.J.
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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UPDATE: Attorney General's Office Releases Video Footage from July 29, 2025 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in West Berlin, N.J.
The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today released footage from a police body-worn camera and a surveillance camera relating to a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred July 29, 2025 in the West Berlin section of Berlin Township, New Jersey. The decedent was previously identified as Shawn Phillips,
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TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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UPDATE: Attorney General's Office Releases Video Footage from July 29, 2025 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in West Berlin, N.J.
The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today released footage from a police body-worn camera and a surveillance camera relating to a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred July 29, 2025 in the West Berlin section of Berlin Township, New Jersey. The decedent was previously identified as Shawn Phillips,37, of West Berlin, New Jersey.
The fatal shooting is under investigation by OPIA. The recordings are being released pursuant to policies established by the Attorney General's Office in 2019 designed to promote the fair, impartial, and transparent investigation of police use of deadly force. Representatives of Mr. Phillips' family were given an opportunity to review the recordings prior to their public release.
According to the investigation, two New Jersey State Police (NJSP) detectives assigned to the United States Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force were conducting an investigation involving Mr. Phillips when they observed him standing on the front steps of a residence on Haddon Avenue, in the vicinity of Bate Avenue. One of the detectives approached Mr. Phillips from around the corner of the residence and ordered him not to move. Mr. Phillips reached into his right front pocket and retrieved a firearm. The detective fired his service weapon multiple times, striking Mr. Phillips. Medical aid was rendered, and Mr. Phillips was transported by EMS to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. He was pronounced deceased at 2:13 p.m. Law enforcement recovered a revolver, loaded with live rounds, at the scene after the shooting.
The recordings are available here: https://njoag.box.com/s/u7mfiz03amjqgh65qoo0unw2uqnqklb2
N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), requires the Attorney General's Office to conduct investigations of a person's death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer's official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. It requires that all such investigations be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the officer or officers involved.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
Further information about how fatal police encounters are investigated in New Jersey under the Independent Prosecutor Directive can be found here:
https://www.nj.gov/oag/dcj/agguide/directives/ag-Directive-2019-4.pdf
Note: Members of the press can email the OAG Communications Office to obtain a link to download the recordings.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/update-attorney-generals-office-releases-video-footage-from-july-29-2025-fatal-police-involved-shooting-in-west-berlin-n-j/
N.J. A.G. Davenport Leads Bipartisan Multistate Call for Federal Action on Rental Housing Fee Abuses, Puts New Jersey Landlords on Notice of State's Application Fee Cap
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Leads Bipartisan Multistate Call for Federal Action on Rental Housing Fee Abuses, Puts New Jersey Landlords on Notice of State's Application Fee Cap
Taking action to promote housing affordability for all New Jerseyans, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a bipartisan coalition of 27 attorneys general urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to propose a rule that regulates hidden and deceptive rental fees. Attorney General
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TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Leads Bipartisan Multistate Call for Federal Action on Rental Housing Fee Abuses, Puts New Jersey Landlords on Notice of State's Application Fee Cap
Taking action to promote housing affordability for all New Jerseyans, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a bipartisan coalition of 27 attorneys general urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to propose a rule that regulates hidden and deceptive rental fees. Attorney GeneralDavenport is also publishing guidance putting landlords on notice, and vowing to crack down on violations, of New Jersey's new law imposing a $50 cap on rental application fees charged to prospective tenants, which goes into effect on May 1, 2026.
"For far too many New Jerseyans, housing is far too expensive. New Jersey has one of the nation's most expensive rental markets, and when landlords hide the true cost of rent or pile on bogus fees, it becomes even harder for families to secure affordable housing and for honest landlords to compete," said Attorney General Davenport. "We're taking action to increase transparency and fairness for renters and make housing more affordable--both by calling for federal rulemaking through the Federal Trade Commission and by enforcing our own state law capping rental application fees. Renters deserve clear, honest information from the start without being overcharged, and that's exactly what we're committed to achieving."
AG Davenport Leads Bipartisan Call for Federal Trade Commission Rulemaking
Attorney General Davenport is leading a bipartisan comment letter on behalf of 27 attorneys general urging the FTC to move forward with formal federal rulemaking addressing unfair and deceptive rental housing practices.
The coalition is urging the FTC to initiate a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would:
* Establish clear, enforceable standards requiring disclosure of the total rental price;
* Prohibit unfair or deceptive fee practices in rental housing transactions; and
* Complement, not preempt, the longstanding authority of states to regulate housing.
In their comments, Attorney General Davenport and the bipartisan coalition of attorneys general emphasize that when landlords hide the cost of rent--including mandatory fees--renters face higher search costs and financial strain, and they may wind up trapped paying more than they can afford for housing. These hidden fees also distort competition by disadvantaging housing providers who are transparent about the price of rent.
As the letter explains, many states have already taken significant steps to curb unfair or deceptive rental fee practices--efforts that demonstrate broad bipartisan recognition of the need to combat such practices. But the letter explains that the problem cannot be addressed by state law alone and that federal action is needed, particularly where large corporate landlords and property managers operate across multiple jurisdictions.
Attorney General Davenport is leading the letter alongside the attorneys general of Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Joining the letter are the attorneys general of Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgina, Washington, and Wisconsin.
New Guidance on New Jersey's Rental Application Fee Cap
As New Jersey takes the lead in calling for federal action to address unfair and deceptive rental housing fee practices, Attorney General Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) are also publishing guidance today on New Jersey's rental application fee cap law (Fee Cap), which goes into effect on May 1, 2026.
Rental application fees can quickly add up and create a barrier for prospective tenants trying to find housing. The Fee Cap law prohibits certain landlords from charging more than $50 for an application fee, or other similar fee, to apply to lease or sublease a residential dwelling.
The guidance issued today makes clear that when landlords use application fees to extract money from consumers by charging for units that are not actually available, collecting fees from applicants who landlords know cannot qualify, or taking excessive applications just to generate revenue, their conduct may also violate the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA).
"New Jersey renters are tired of being hit with excessive fees just to apply for the chance to rent a home. Today's guidance makes clear that dishonest landlords who try to evade the fee cap or use application fees to extract excessive charges from tenants violate our laws and will face the consequences," said Attorney General Davenport. "I am deeply committed to protecting New Jersey residents from fees and tactics that worsen our housing affordability crisis."
The guidance clarifies that the $50 cap also applies to all other costs associated with the rental application, including administrative and screening fees, and highlights other application fee conduct that could violate the CFA's prohibition on unconscionable, abusive, or deceptive practices.
"We will begin enforcing the fee caps as soon as the law takes effect on May 1," said Jeremy Hollander, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. "We urge landlords and agents to review the guidance on the Division's website and correct any practices that may violate the law before they face enforcement action."
New Jerseyans are encouraged to share their experiences with rental application fees by filing a complaint with the Division at https://njconsumeraffairs.nj.gov/file-a-complaint/ and selecting "General Consumer Complaint" from the dropdown menu.
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Multistate Comment Letter (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-0413_Letter-to-FTC-Rental-Fees_FINAL.pdf) | Guidance for Housing Providers on Rental Application Fees (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-0413_Formatted-Guidance-for-Housing-Providers-on-Rental-Application-Fees.pdf)
Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-leads-bipartisan-multistate-call-for-federal-action-on-rental-housing-fee-abuses-puts-new-jersey-landlords-on-notice-of-states-application-fee-cap/
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement With Norwegian Cruise Line
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line
Multistate Investigation Examined Business Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced a settlement today with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., following a multistate investigation of NCL's sales practices and cancellations procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line
Multistate Investigation Examined Business Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced a settlement today with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., following a multistate investigation of NCL's sales practices and cancellations procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Themultistate investigation concerned allegations that NCL made misleading and false statements to consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers expressed that they received confusing and conflicting information about cruise bookings and cancellations, and they reported that NCL implemented unfair policies regarding future cruise credits and refunds associated with cruises cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"During the height of the pandemic, Norwegian Cruise Line was misleading consumers in order to boost its sales," said Attorney General Davenport. "Corporations should not be able to take advantage of consumers, especially during a public health emergency. We are pleased that consumers have now received billions of dollars back in refunds and credits from Norwegian Cruise Line, and we will continue to work with our multistate partners to hold businesses accountable when they deceive consumers and siphon away their hard-earned money."
"This settlement sends the message that in times of crisis, companies need to put people before profits," said DCA Acting Director Jeremy E. Hollander. "At all times, they must be truthful and their practices must remain fair to all consumers."
Pursuant to the settlement agreements, NCL is required to pay $2,000,000 to the states, including $138,999.64 to New Jersey. This is in addition to the refunds and credits NCL has now provided to consumers: As the settlement explains, between March 13, 2020, and November 30, 2025, NCL issued reimbursement to consumers of more than $3 billion dollars nationwide, including approximately $2,606,390,428 in credit card refunds and approximately $504,953,348 in future cruise credits.
Under the terms of the settlement, NCL is prohibited from generating or disseminating deceptive or unsubstantiated sales statements to consumers and is blocked from incentivizing sales over the health and safety of consumers during disaster declarations.
NCL is also required to implement mandatory training for consumer-facing employees regarding appropriate sales communications, and NCL is required to designate senior management to approve prospective sales communications prior to their use during a declaration of a disaster in the future.
If you believe you have been the victim of fraudulent activity, you may file a complaint here: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/Pages/Consumer-Complaints.aspx
The State was represented by Deputy Attorney General Sara J. Koste and Deputy Attorney General/Assistant Section Chief Chanel Van Dyke all under the supervision of Section Chief Jesse J. Sierant of the Consumer Fraud Prosecution Section, within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group of the Division of Law. The investigation was conducted by DCA Investigator Matthew Reilley.
Joining Attorney General Davenport in the settlement are the attorneys general of Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
View Consent Order (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-0413_New-Jersey-Agreement-and-Appendix-A-executed-4.06.26.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-announces-multistate-settlement-with-norwegian-cruise-line/
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Miot and Mullin v. Doe in the Supreme Court of the United States, in support of a challenge to the Trump administration's termination of Haiti's and Syria's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations.
"Stripping TPS from Haitian and
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Miot and Mullin v. Doe in the Supreme Court of the United States, in support of a challenge to the Trump administration's termination of Haiti's and Syria's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations.
"Stripping TPS from Haitian andSyrian Marylanders would devastate families and destabilize communities across the State," said Attorney General Brown. "We are urging the Supreme Court to stop this administration from forcing our neighbors into countries our own government says are too dangerous to visit."
TPS is a humanitarian immigration status created by Congress to protect foreign nationals who cannot safely return to their home country because of war, natural disaster, or other extraordinary conditions. TPS allows recipients to live and work in the United States as long as their home country has a TPS designation.
Haitian immigrants have been eligible for TPS since 2010, when a devastating earthquake hit the country. The protections have repeatedly been extended due to unsafe conditions in Haiti, including widespread violence, homelessness, and starvation. Syrian immigrants have been eligible for TPS since 2012, when a violent civil war broke out in that country. The protections have been extended multiple times due to the ongoing conflict that continues to cause food insecurity, limited access to healthcare and clean water, and an increased risk of violence against civilians.
The Trump administration attempted to abruptly terminate TPS for Haitians and Syrians in November 2025, without any evidence that the dangerous conditions in the countries had improved and despite the fact that the U.S. State Department continues to classify both nations as "Level 4: Do Not Travel" countries - its highest risk designation. In February 2026, courts preserved protections for Haitian and Syrian TPS holders while the litigation over the lawfulness of the termination continues. In March 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to hear both cases. The Court deferred ruling on the Trump administration's request to allow the terminations to take effect immediately until a decision could be made on the merits of the cases.
In today's brief, Attorney General Brown and the coalition urge the Supreme Court to preserve the block on the Trump administration's termination, arguing that termination of TPS for Haitians and Syrians would separate families, damage economies, deplete workforces, increase healthcare costs, and harm public health and safety.
Across states, thousands of TPS recipients provide important public services as healthcare providers, teachers, entrepreneurs, construction workers, and more. Hundreds of thousands of TPS-eligible Haitians work in labor-short industries, and Syrian immigrants own businesses at more than triple the rate of U.S. citizens by birth. Together, TPS-eligible Haitians and Syrians contribute more than $3.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
Maryland is home to rapidly expanding Haitian and Syrian communities, including many Haitian and Syrian nationals who live and work in the state through TPS. Haitian and Syrian TPS holders in Maryland are deeply embedded in the local workforce and community life, working in healthcare, hospitality, construction, transportation, and public service, among other critical industries.
In submitting their brief, Attorney General Brown and the coalition are asking the Supreme Court to affirm the lower court orders temporarily blocking termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria.
Joining Attorney General Brown in submitting this brief, are the attorneys general of California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Urges-Supreme-Court-to-Preserve-Temporary-Protected-Status-for-Haitians-and-Syrians--.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Announces That No Charges Will Be Filed in the January 20, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in the January 20, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Tuesday, January 20, 2026 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in the City of Baltimore, Maryland.
On January 20, 2026, at approximately 9:14 p.m., officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to a residence
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in the January 20, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Tuesday, January 20, 2026 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in the City of Baltimore, Maryland.
On January 20, 2026, at approximately 9:14 p.m., officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to a residencein the 6800 block of Bank Street following a 911 call reporting that an individual was being threatened by a man armed with a handgun. The caller identified the individual as Jamarl Muse and stated that Muse was armed with a .357 caliber revolver. Muse was described as a Black male wearing black jeans and a face mask and was reportedly leaving the area on a white bicycle. A responding officer in a marked patrol vehicle observed an individual matching the description in the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue. The officer activated his emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the individual; however, Muse failed to comply and fled. Muse attempted to evade officers by traveling through parking lots and onto a nearby on-ramp for Interstate 95. Officers, including Sergeant Carlos Arias and Officer Edwin Ruiz, exited their vehicles and pursued Muse on foot. The first responding officer to reach Muse took him to the ground, where a struggle ensued as officers attempted to gain control. During the struggle, Muse produced a handgun from his clothing and discharged it. Officers immediately disengaged to create distance. At that time, Sergeant Arias and Officer Ruiz discharged their service weapons, striking Muse. Officers rendered emergency medical aid until emergency medical services (EMS) arrived. Muse was pronounced dead at the scene. A handgun was recovered near Muse. No officers were injured during the incident.
The Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID) began investigating the fatal police-involved shooting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and concluded its investigation on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. After completing its investigation and evaluating all the available evidence, the Office of the Attorney General has determined that the subject officers did not commit a crime under Maryland law. Accordingly, the Attorney General has declined to prosecute the subject officers in this case.
A copy of the IID's detailed investigative findings and analysis of relevant legal issues can be found in its declination report (https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-that-No-Charges-Will-Be-Filed-in-the-January-20,-2026-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-th.aspx).
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-that-No-Charges-Will-Be-Filed-in-the-January-20,-2026-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-th.aspx
Ga. A.G. Carr Charges McDuffie County Man With Trafficking of Underage Female
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Charges McDuffie County Man with Trafficking of Underage Female
MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Jimmy Mance, 40, of Thomson, has been charged with the trafficking and sexual exploitation of a 17-year-old female in McDuffie County. These charges were brought by the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit after the victim disclosed that she was sold for sex. The child was recovered in December 2025.
Just last year, Carr expanded
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Charges McDuffie County Man with Trafficking of Underage Female
MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Jimmy Mance, 40, of Thomson, has been charged with the trafficking and sexual exploitation of a 17-year-old female in McDuffie County. These charges were brought by the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit after the victim disclosed that she was sold for sex. The child was recovered in December 2025.
Just last year, Carr expandedhis Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit to include a new regional prosecutor and two investigators who work cases throughout Augusta and the surrounding counties.
"This is yet another step in our ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in every corner of this state," said Carr. "Let me be clear - if you buy or sell a child for sex, we will find you, arrest you and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. This is exactly why we expanded our Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit to the CSRA, and we will never stop fighting to keep Georgians safe."
The Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit took warrants* against Mance on April 13, 2026. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), McDuffie County Sheriff's Office, Thomson Police Department, Columbia County Sheriff's Office, and Bibb County Sheriff's Office also assisted in the arrest.
A summary of the charges against Mance is included below.
* Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude in violation of O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-5-46: Did unlawfully harbor a minor for the purpose of sexual servitude
* Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude in violation of O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-5-46: Did unlawfully provide a minor for the purpose of sexual servitude
* Sexual Exploitation of a Child in violation of O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-12-100: Did possess a material which depicts a minor in any sexually explicit conduct
* Sexual Exploitation of a Child in violation of O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-12-100: Did possess a material which depicts a minor in any sexually explicit conduct
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About the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit
In 2019, with the support of Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp and leaders in the Georgia General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created the first-of-its-kind statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has secured more than 70 criminal convictions and rescued and assisted over 200 children. This Unit is based in Atlanta, with regional, satellite prosecutors and investigators in Macon and Augusta.
The Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit is housed in the Attorney General's Prosecution Division, which also includes Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit, his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit, and his Organized Retail Crime Unit.
*Members of the public should keep in mind that arrest warrants contain only allegations against the individual against whom the arrest is made. The individual in custody is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government's burden at trial to prove the individual guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the arrest warrant.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-13/carr-charges-mcduffie-county-man-trafficking-underage-female
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Sentences for Co-Defendants Who Transported More Than 110 Pounds of Methamphetamine for Sale in Pima County
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Sentences for Co-Defendants Who Transported More Than 110 Pounds of Methamphetamine for Sale in Pima County
TUCSON - Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that Marco Antonio Merino-Carrizosa and Jesus Angel Perez-Corral were sentenced to prison for multiple years in Pima County Superior Court on April 10, 2026. The Court sentenced Merino-Carrizosa to 5 years in prison and Perez-Corral to 2.5 years in prison.
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PHOENIX, Arizona, April 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Sentences for Co-Defendants Who Transported More Than 110 Pounds of Methamphetamine for Sale in Pima County
TUCSON - Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that Marco Antonio Merino-Carrizosa and Jesus Angel Perez-Corral were sentenced to prison for multiple years in Pima County Superior Court on April 10, 2026. The Court sentenced Merino-Carrizosa to 5 years in prison and Perez-Corral to 2.5 years in prison.
"My office works dayin, day out to take dangerous drugs and those who traffic them off our streets and out of our communities," said Attorney General Mayes. "This case is another example of our ongoing efforts to make Arizona communities safe."
On September 25, 2025, in Pima County, Arizona, Merino-Carrizosa conspired with others to knowingly transport approximately 111.8 pounds of methamphetamine for sale. A Mexican coordinator set up the deal with a third party, and Merino-Carrizosa completed the arrangement. Merino-Carrizosa drove to the deal location with the drugs, with Perez-Corral as his passenger. Perez-Corral asked the third party purchasing the drugs to follow them to a different, more secluded location. Merino-Carrizosa began to show the third party the methamphetamine, at which point both defendants were arrested.
Merino-Carrizosa pled guilty to Conspiracy to Offer to Transport for Sale or Import into this State, Sell, Transfer, or Offer to Sell or Transfer a Dangerous Drug, a class 2 felony. Perez-Corral pled guilty to Solicitation to Transport a Dangerous Drug for Sale, a class 4 felony. Each was ordered to pay $4,500 to the State Anti-Racketeering Revolving Fund.
This case was investigated by the DEA and prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Sabrina Lochner. A copy of the indictment (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=96a0129aba&e=9153ff6c96) is available.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-announces-sentences-co-defendants-who-transported-more-110
