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Mass. AG's Office Secures Indictments Against Two West Brookfield Physicians for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances and Medicaid Fraud
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Secures Indictments Against Two West Brookfield Physicians for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances and Medicaid Fraud
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The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced today that Dr. Jeffrey J. Jones and Dr. James C. Wilson III were indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury on eight counts each of Illegal Prescribing of Controlled Substances - including combinations of opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines - and one count each of Medicaid
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Secures Indictments Against Two West Brookfield Physicians for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances and Medicaid Fraud
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The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced today that Dr. Jeffrey J. Jones and Dr. James C. Wilson III were indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury on eight counts each of Illegal Prescribing of Controlled Substances - including combinations of opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines - and one count each of MedicaidFalse Claims. The AGO alleges that the doctors illegally prescribed various controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose, causing pharmacies to submit false claims to MassHealth, and for prescribing controlled substances to patients who had a known history of substance use disorder and some with overdose events. Jones's and Wilson's shared practice, West Brookfield Family Practice (WBFP), was also indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury for submitting false claims to MassHealth for office visits when these allegedly illegal prescriptions were issued.
According to the AGO, Jones and Wilson consistently failed to meet standards of care when prescribing controlled substances to WBFP patients. The AGO alleges that both physicians failed to regularly execute controlled substance agreements, such as pain contracts, with their patients, conduct pill counts, or document that they had checked the prescription monitoring program (PMP), all of which are standard practice. The Defendants are also accused of continuing to prescribe controlled substances to patients who exhibited clear and repeated signs of misuse and diversion, including to those who had previously suffered an overdose event, requested early refills, or had concerning urine drug test results - indicating that they had failed to take their prescribed medication or tested positive for illicit substances. The AGO also alleges that several of Jones's and Wilson's patients received multiple controlled substances at a time for years, and at times when the patients were not seen in the practice for months. Such prescribing raises the risk of addiction as well as the general danger of combining drugs, which can cause overdose or death.
In addition to the alleged illegal prescribing, Jones and Wilson are accused of billing and receiving payment from MassHealth and MassHealth managed care entities (MCEs) for office visits during which they authorized prescriptions for controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose, which then caused pharmacies to submit false claims to MassHealth for the illegal prescriptions
The Drug Enforcement Administration suspended Jones's and Wilson's abilities to prescribe controlled substances on May 6, 2026.
This matter is the AGO's most recent effort to address the root causes of the opioid crisis and hold companies and individuals accountable for their role in contributing to the nationwide epidemic. In November 2025, the AGO secured a guilty plea from a Dracut physician charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in connection to the illegal prescribing of opioids. In July 2025, the AGO secured up to $17 million in opioid abatement funds for Massachusetts as a part of a landmark nationwide settlement with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis.
This matter is being handled by Managing Attorney Katie Davis, Senior Trial Counsel Elisha Willis, Investigations Supervisor Christopher Cecchini, Investigator Emily Hunt, and Assistant Investigator Keira Lee Cooney, all of the AG's Medicaid Fraud Division, in close collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Massachusetts State Police. MassHealth provided substantial assistance with the investigation.
The AGO's Medicaid Fraud Division is a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, annually certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to investigate and prosecute health care providers who defraud the state's Medicaid program, MassHealth. The Medicaid Fraud Division also has jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute complaints of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of residents in long-term care facilities and of Medicaid patients in any health care setting. Individuals may file a MassHealth fraud complaint or report cases of abuse or neglect of Medicaid patients or long-term care residents by visiting the AGO's website.
The Massachusetts Medicaid Fraud Division receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $6,458,176 for federal fiscal year 2026. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $2,152,724 for FY 2026, is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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The Attorney General is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Original text here: https://www.mass.gov/news/ags-office-secures-indictments-against-two-west-brookfield-physicians-for-illegally-prescribing-controlled-substances-and-medicaid-fraud
Harper Woods Man Sentenced for Defrauding CERA Funds, PPP Loans
LANSING, Michigan, May 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Harper Woods Man Sentenced for Defrauding CERA Funds, PPP Loans
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LANSING - Roy Lee Holt, 58, of Harper Woods, was sentenced on May 22 by Judge Kiefer Cox in the 3 rd Circuit Court in Wayne County to 2 to 15 years' incarceration for fraudulently obtaining more than $60,000 in COVID-19 relief funds and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Holt was ordered to pay $63,865 in restitution. Holt was convicted by a Wayne County jury in April
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LANSING, Michigan, May 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Harper Woods Man Sentenced for Defrauding CERA Funds, PPP Loans
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LANSING - Roy Lee Holt, 58, of Harper Woods, was sentenced on May 22 by Judge Kiefer Cox in the 3 rd Circuit Court in Wayne County to 2 to 15 years' incarceration for fraudulently obtaining more than $60,000 in COVID-19 relief funds and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Holt was ordered to pay $63,865 in restitution. Holt was convicted by a Wayne County jury in Aprilof:
* Two counts of False Pretenses $20,000-$50,000;
* One count of False Pretense $1,000-$20,000;
* Two counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime; and
* One Count of Making/Permitting a False Tax Return.
To obtain two PPP loans in 2021, Holt submitted a fraudulent bank statement and made other false representations regarding his business operations. He also submitted additional fraudulent misrepresentations to have those loans forgiven. Each PPP loan Holt received was for $20,832 totaling over $41,000.
Holt also received $19,880 in COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) funds after submitting falsified and altered documentation to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The CERA program, administered by MSHDA, was designed to support Michigan residents struggling with rent and utilities due to pandemic-related financial hardships.
At the time this fraud was committed, Holt was a Veterans Affairs employee. The Attorney General's enforcement operation was conducted in close collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) and MSHDA.
"Those who defraud these programs cheat taxpayers out of their hard-earned money and strip resources away from those truly in need," said Attorney General Nessel at the time of the defendant's conviction. "I am grateful to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, MSHDA, and the prosecutors in my office who secured this conviction. We will continue to prosecute those who exploit government aid programs."
"Cases like this are rare, but we take them seriously and pursue them fully," said Amy Hovey, CEO and Executive Director of MSHDA, at the time of the defendant's conviction. "This conviction reflects strong coordination with our state and federal partners to hold bad actors accountable."
"The VA OIG is dedicated to protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring the integrity of government assistance programs," said Special Agent in Charge Gregory Billingsley of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General's Central Field Office at the time of the defendant's conviction. "We will vigorously investigate any VA employee who attempts to obtain government funds through fraudulent actions. The VA OIG is grateful to the Michigan Attorney General for their efforts in this joint investigation."
The investigation and prosecution of this case was pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) executed between the Department of Attorney General and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to investigate and prosecute the fraudulent stealing of housing funds. The MOU is set to expire December 31, 2026, unless renewed by MSHDA.
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Original text here: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2026/05/26/harper-woods-man-sentenced-for-defrauding-cera-funds-ppp-loans
Pa. AG Sunday Secures Settlement with Philadelphia Salvage over Company's Failure to Provide Restoration Services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Secures Settlement with Philadelphia Salvage over Company's Failure to Provide Restoration Services
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Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the Office of Attorney General filed a settlement to resolve its litigation against Philadelphia-based Philly Salvage, LLC and its owner, Christopher Stock.
Under the settlement agreement, Philly Salvage, LLC (which did business under the name Philadelphia Salvage) has agreed to provide restitution to consumers
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Secures Settlement with Philadelphia Salvage over Company's Failure to Provide Restoration Services
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Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the Office of Attorney General filed a settlement to resolve its litigation against Philadelphia-based Philly Salvage, LLC and its owner, Christopher Stock.
Under the settlement agreement, Philly Salvage, LLC (which did business under the name Philadelphia Salvage) has agreed to provide restitution to consumerswho paid for the restoration of antiques and heirloom household items, but never received the promised goods or services.
Philadelphia Salvage also agreed to permanently cease operating in the restoration business.
The Office of Attorney General filed a lawsuit in December 2025, alleging that Philadelphia Salvage accepted consumers' deposits for restoration services before abruptly shutting down operations and failing to respond to consumers seeking refunds.
"This settlement will help recoup costs for consumers who paid significant sums to restore cherished heirloom and antique items," Attorney General Sunday said. "I encourage anyone who feels they may have been victimized by Philadelphia Salvage to contact my office as soon as possible to be considered for restitution."
The settlement, in the form of a Consent Petition for Final Judgement, requires, among other things that:
* Defendants are to pay restitution to the consumers who have suffered losses as a result of their conduct;
* Defendants are permanently prevented from conducting business that includes advertising, marketing, selling, offering, or providing goods and services related to household items and restoration of such items; and
* Defendants are permanently barred from engaging in any business subject to the Consumer Protection Law unless the goods or services they sell are delivered at the time of the transaction. The settlement outlines that the defendants are unable to collect pre-payment, such as a deposit or down payment, for goods and services to be delivered at a later date.
Consumers who believe they have been victimized by Philadelphia Salvage are encouraged to file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General online. The Office of Attorney General will be providing restitution to certain consumers who have already filed complaints, and other consumers who file complaints before Monday, August 24, 2026 may be eligible for restitution.
This settlement was filed by Senior Deputy Attorney General James Wise in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
A settlement agreement shall not be considered as an admission of violation of the law.
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Original text here: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-secures-settlement-with-philadelphia-salvage-over-companys-failure-to-provide-restoration-services/
Oregon Attorney General's Office Attends White House Medicaid Fraud Roundtable, Brings Enforcement Record and Long Track Record of Wins
SALEM, Oregon, May 26 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Oregon Attorney General's Office Attends White House Medicaid Fraud Roundtable, Brings Enforcement Record and Long Track Record of Wins
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Oregon DOJ Highlights That Enforcement Works Best in Partnership
Senior staff from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield's office attended Vice President JD Vance's Task Force on Fraud roundtable at the White House today, with a clear message: Oregon fights Medicaid fraud because it's the right thing to do for taxpayers and patients. Our results speak for
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SALEM, Oregon, May 26 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Oregon Attorney General's Office Attends White House Medicaid Fraud Roundtable, Brings Enforcement Record and Long Track Record of Wins
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Oregon DOJ Highlights That Enforcement Works Best in Partnership
Senior staff from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield's office attended Vice President JD Vance's Task Force on Fraud roundtable at the White House today, with a clear message: Oregon fights Medicaid fraud because it's the right thing to do for taxpayers and patients. Our results speak forthemselves - fighting fraud should always be a bipartisan effort and something we can all agree on. This is an important conversation to have. Notably, several Democratic-led states were either not invited or turned away at the door.
"Oregon has spent decades fighting Medicaid fraud and we have the record to prove it," said Attorney General Rayfield. "In just the past decade, our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has secured hundreds of criminal convictions. We will continue to hold anyone accountable who steals from Oregonians"
Oregon's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit made up of a small (20 FTE) multi-disciplinary team of attorneys, investigators, auditors, data analysts and a nurse has been fighting fraud for forty (40) years. Since 2021, the Oregon MFCU has secured over 168 convictions and recovered over $58 million. The federal government has commended the work of state Medicaid Fraud Control Units in the Medicaid Fraud Control Units Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2025, OEI-09-26-00140. Last year, MFCUs nationally returned nearly $4.64 for every dollar invested by state and federal governments - nearly $2 billion back to taxpayers.
Oregon's team engaged directly with the task force today on what resources and federal support states need to keep that work going strong. This roundtable conversation comes after the receipt of this letter from the HHS Office of the Inspector General that was sent to all 53 Medicaid Fraud Control Units and Attorneys General.
Attorney General Rayfield and 23 other attorneys general also sent a multistate letter to Vice President Vance today urging the administration to protect the successful federal-state Medicaid fraud enforcement partnership. The coalition raised concerns in the letter of the significant reduction in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services personnel charged with investigating health care fraud undermining the very enforcement the task force says it wants to strengthen. Both HHS-OIG and U.S. Attorney staff typically focused on combatting health care fraud, have been reportedly diverted to immigration and other national initiatives.
OREGON DOJ RECENT MFCU ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Charges: Roberto Felipe Munoz / Munoz Counseling LLC
Attorney General Rayfield announced charges against Roberto Felipe Munoz and his business, Munoz Counseling LLC, for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Oregon's Medicaid program. Munoz faces 18 felony counts including Making a False Claim for Health Care Payment, Aggravated Theft, and Aggravated Identity Theft.
MFCU prosecutors allege that between March and August 15, 2025, Munoz and Munoz Counseling submitted fraudulent claims to CareOregon - a partner of Health Share of Oregon, one of 16 Coordinated Care Organizations that contract with the Oregon Health Authority to provide Medicaid services. CareOregon referred the matter to the MFCU and cooperated fully.
NOTE: Criminal charges are allegations of criminal conduct and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Convictions
Attorney General Rayfield also announced two recent convictions in Multnomah County:
Zoe Thiele-Seidenberg
Thiele-Seidenberg worked as a licensed children's mental health provider at Catholic Community Services, which serves youth ages 5-17. After an internal audit uncovered fraud, CCS referred the matter to the MFCU. On February 24, 2026, Thiele-Seidenberg pleaded guilty to two felony counts of Making False Claims for Health Care Payment and was sentenced to five days in jail, 36 months of supervised probation, 80 hours of community service, restitution, and surrender of her therapy license.
Haley Sanchez
Sanchez, a former CareOregon employee, managed requests for the Health-Related Services Fund - Medicaid dollars that cover housing support, home safety modifications, and other non-traditional services. Between December 2022 and December 2023, she used her access to improperly direct gift cards to herself, family members, and a partner. On February 25, 2026, Sanchez pleaded guilty to two felony counts -Theft in the First Degree and Making a False Claim for Health Care Payment -and was sentenced to 10 days in jail, 100 hours of community service, and 36 months of supervised probation.
The MFCU receives 75% of its funding from HHS under a grant award totaling $6,539,396 for October 2025 through September 2026. The remaining 25%, totaling $1,634,848, is funded by the State of Oregon.
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Original text here: https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/oregon-ags-office-attends-white-house-medicaid-fraud-roundtable/
Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
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Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act). The KIDS Act would broadly preempt state laws governing major online safety
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SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
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Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act). The KIDS Act would broadly preempt state laws governing major online safetyand technology issues -including online obscenity and regulation of artificial intelligence chatbots -while replacing them with ineffective federal standards. The letter argues that passage of the KIDS Act would threaten the progress states across the country have made in addressing the harms social media platforms pose to children, both by suing some of these platforms for acting illegally and by enacting landmark legislation designed to address the same harms targeted by the KIDS Act.
"California has led the nation in confronting the growing dangers young people face online, from addictive platform designs to emerging AI technologies that threaten children's mental health, safety, and wellbeing," said Attorney General Bonta. "The KIDS Act not only fails to meaningfully protect kids, but also, imperils the significant progress California has made on this front. We welcome congressional efforts to address these serious issues, but any federal action should build upon the progress states like California have already made and ensure that children, not corporate interests, remain the priority."
Excessive time spent online is associated with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, susceptibility to addiction, and interference with daily life -including learning. Every additional hour that young people spend online is associated with an increased severity in symptoms of depression. Increasing evidence shows that these companies are aware of the adverse mental health consequences imposed on underage users, yet they have chosen to dig in deeper and deploy practices that keep kids' eyes glued to screens.
California's own investigations and lawsuits against Meta and TikTok have helped paint a full picture of the scope and intentionality of this public health crisis. California's lawsuits against Meta and TikTok both claim that the social media giants designed their platforms to addict young people so they would spend longer on the platforms, to the detriment of their mental and physical health. Both lawsuits are ongoing.
Harms like these are why many states have passed their own laws designed to protect children from the damage caused by social media. In 2024, California responded by enacting the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976) to limit social media companies and other website operators from using addictive algorithmic feeds, notifications, and other addictive design features that coerce children and teens into spending long periods of time on their platforms. The state law requires parental consent for these features, empowering families to create healthy boundaries around kids' social media use. And last year, California enacted the Social Media Warning Law (AB 56), which requires social media companies to periodically display a warning label on their platforms when used by children and teens. While social media may have benefits for some young users, the warning label advises that social media is associated with significant mental health harms and has not been proven safe for young users.
In sending this letter, Attorney General Bonta joins the attorneys general of Connecticut, Hawai'i, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, 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 Carolina, 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://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/don%E2%80%99t-call-it-kids%E2%80%99-safety-if-kids-aren%E2%80%99t-safe-attorney-general-bonta-joins
Brattleboro Resident Charged with Patient Abuse and Unlicensed Practice as a Nursing Assistant
MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 26 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Brattleboro Resident Charged with Patient Abuse and Unlicensed Practice as a Nursing Assistant
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The Attorney General's Office announced that Jennifer Tyler, 48, of Brattleboro, was arraigned on charges of abusing a patient and engaging in unlicensed practice as a nursing assistant. The charges are the result of an investigation led by the Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) and referred to the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU)
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MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 26 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Brattleboro Resident Charged with Patient Abuse and Unlicensed Practice as a Nursing Assistant
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The Attorney General's Office announced that Jennifer Tyler, 48, of Brattleboro, was arraigned on charges of abusing a patient and engaging in unlicensed practice as a nursing assistant. The charges are the result of an investigation led by the Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) and referred to the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU)for prosecution.
OPR investigators discovered that Ms. Tyler lied on her application for licensure as a Licensed Nursing Assistant by failing to disclose her criminal history. Upon discovering this issue, OPR notified Ms. Tyler in May of 2025 that her provisional license to practice had been rescinded. Ms. Tyler, however, continued working as a nursing assistant at a nursing home in Vernon, Vermont. Months later, while working without a valid license, Ms. Tyler allegedly slapped an elderly nursing home resident.
Ms. Tyler pleaded not guilty at her arraignment today in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division. The Court, Judge Michael Kainen presiding, ordered Ms. Tyler released on conditions.
The Attorney General's Office emphasizes that individuals charged with a crime are legally presumed innocent until their guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
If you suspect someone is being or has been neglected or abused, contact local law enforcement immediately. Neglect and abuse may also be reported to Adult Protective Services by calling 800-564-1612. If you suspect Medicaid fraud, please submit a report using MFRAU's online reporting form.
The Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $1,497,780 for Federal fiscal year FY 2026. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $499,260 for FY 2026, is funded by the State of Vermont.
Contact: Lauren Jandl, Chief of Staff, 802-828-3171
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Original text here: https://ago.vermont.gov/blog/2026/05/26/brattleboro-resident-charged-patient-abuse-and-unlicensed-practice-nursing-assistant
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 26 states, urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
In their amicus brief filed today, Raoul and the coalition argue that the deployment undermines the sovereignty of states
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 26 states, urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
In their amicus brief filed today, Raoul and the coalition argue that the deployment undermines the sovereignty of statesand local jurisdictions and threatens the foundational principle of American democracy that the military must not be deployed for domestic law enforcement purposes.
"The American people, regardless of the city or state in which they reside, should not live under threat of military occupation simply because they live in a jurisdiction that has fallen out of a president's political favor," Raoul said. "I am proud to have successfully blocked the Trump administration's attempt to illegally deploy the National Guard in Illinois, and I join my fellow attorneys general in asking the court to uphold the injunction on the administration's unlawful deployment in the District of Columbia."
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to deploy the National Guard in Illinois after Raoul filed a lawsuit challenging the deployment. Lower courts have also repeatedly ruled against the administration's deployments in American cities. Yet the president has continued the deployment in the District of Columbia while the district court's injunction has been stayed pending appeal, and he has stated his intent to send troops to more American cities "one by one."
The brief documents serious harm in states that have already experienced these deployments, including disrupted law enforcement operations, economic damage to local communities, diverted National Guard resources and increased civil unrest.
The coalition urges the D.C. Circuit to uphold the district court's ruling and affirm that the president does not have the authority to deploy the National Guard as a domestic police force.
Attorney General Raoul is joined in filing the brief by the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin, as well as the governors of Kansas, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
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Original text here: https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/attorney-general-raoul-urges-court-to-uphold-block-on-unlawful-national-guard-deployment-in-washington-dc
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $8.25 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY OVER ALLEGED ANTICOMPETITIVE EPIPEN PRACTICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $8.25 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY OVER ALLEGED ANTICOMPETITIVE EPIPEN PRACTICES
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Raoul's Office and Mylan Reach Settlement Agreement after Mylan Allegedly Monopolized Epinephrine Auto-Injector Market
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced an $8.25 million settlement with Mylan Inc. (Mylan), the company that sells the EpiPen, resolving concerns about the company's anticompetitive conduct related to EpiPen products. Mylan's alleged
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $8.25 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY OVER ALLEGED ANTICOMPETITIVE EPIPEN PRACTICES
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Raoul's Office and Mylan Reach Settlement Agreement after Mylan Allegedly Monopolized Epinephrine Auto-Injector Market
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced an $8.25 million settlement with Mylan Inc. (Mylan), the company that sells the EpiPen, resolving concerns about the company's anticompetitive conduct related to EpiPen products. Mylan's allegedanticompetitive scheme resulted in the state of Illinois paying excess amounts for EpiPens purchased through its Medicaid and employee health benefits programs.
Most of the money recovered will be split by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) for its Medicaid purchases and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services for its purchases for employee health benefits programs.
"I am proud of my office's work to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for engaging in business practices that result in Illinoisians paying more money for the prescription medication they need," Raoul said. "I am committed to stopping unlawful and unfair tactics that fuel health care inequity in Illinois and around the country."
"Affordable access to medication can be lifesaving and is critical for both Medicaid recipients and the hardworking employees of our state," said HFS Director Elizabeth M. Whitehorn. "HFS would like to thank Attorney General Raoul and his staff for their work on this matter, and for helping us continue to promote equitable healthcare for all state residents through the management of medication costs."
In 2023, Raoul's office investigated allegations that Mylan monopolized the epinephrine auto-injector market through a variety of anticompetitive tactics, including increasing prices, delaying generic versions of EpiPen, forcing consumers to unnecessarily buy EpiPens in two-packs instead of a single pen, creating misleading advertisements concerning competing products, and contracting with third-party pharmacy benefit managers to block competitors to EpiPen.
In addition to paying the state $8.25 million, Mylan has agreed to increase its copay coupon for the authorized generic version of EpiPen from $25 to $40, which will lower out-of-pocket costs for consumers.
This settlement is the latest action in Attorney General Raoul's ongoing efforts to end unlawful tactics by pharmaceutical companies that lead to consumers paying more money out of pocket for prescription medication. In February, Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition announcing two settlements totaling $17.85 million with Lannett Company Inc. and Bausch Health US LLC and Bausch Health Americas Inc., which resolved allegations that the companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade regarding numerous generic prescription drugs.
In 2024, Raoul and a bipartisan coalition also announced a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex, as well as a $10 million settlement with Heritage Pharmaceuticals,, resolving allegations that the companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous generic prescription drugs.
Deputy Bureau Chief Jennifer Coronel handled the case for Raoul's Antitrust Bureau.
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Original text here: https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/attorney-general-raoul-reaches-825-million-settlement-with-pharmaceutical-company-over-alleged-anticompetitive-epipen-practices
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.
The coalition warned the KIDS Act would broadly preempt state laws addressing
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DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.
The coalition warned the KIDS Act would broadly preempt state laws addressingonline harms to minors, including social media harms, obscenity, social gaming platforms, and artificial intelligence chatbots.
Attorney General Weiser emphasized that Congress should instead advance legislation that includes a meaningful duty of care requirement for online platforms.
"The efforts to preempt state oversight of Big Tech companies for their harms to our kids are wrong and must be stopped," Attorney General Weiser said. "It's way past time for Congress to get serious about adopting meaningful measures that protect our kids online and that can be enforced at both the federal and state level. Until Congress gets its act together and does so, states will continue to be on the front line of holding Big Tech companies accountable for how they harm our kids."
The coalition expressed support for the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act, S. 1748, which includes a key duty of care provision requiring online platforms to act in the best interests of minors while preserving states' authority to enforce stronger protections for children and teens.
The letter comes as attorneys general across the country continue investigations and litigation involving major social media platforms, including Meta and TikTok, over allegations that their platforms target and harm underage users.
Attorney General Weiser joins the attorneys general of Connecticut, Hawaii, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, 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 Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The letter is being sent to congressional leadership, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Read the letter (PDF).
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online and shield big tech companies from accountability.
In a letter to Congressional leadership, Attorney
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ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online and shield big tech companies from accountability.
In a letter to Congressional leadership, AttorneyGeneral James and the coalition warn that the KIDS Act would prevent states from addressing online threats to minors, including from social media, social gaming platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The coalition is calling on Congress to reject the KIDS Act and instead pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
"Online platforms are fueling a mental health crisis among young people, and New York has led the way to enact new measures to protect our kids," said Attorney General James. "The KIDS Act would strip states of their ability to protect our children online. I am proud to join a bipartisan coalition of my fellow attorneys general in sending a clear message to Congress: the KIDS Act should not become law."
In 2024, New York enacted nation-leading legislation championed by Attorney General James to combat addictive social media feeds and protect kids online. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act requires social media companies to restrict addictive feeds on their platforms for users under 18. The New York Child Data Protection Act prohibits online sites from collecting, using, sharing, or selling the personal data of anyone under the age of 18, unless they receive informed consent or unless doing so is strictly necessary for the purpose of the website.
Attorney General James and the coalition argue that the KIDS Act would preempt state laws that address critical safety measures concerning online obscenity, online harms to children, social gaming platforms, and AI chatbots. This sweeping federal preemption would also severely restrict states' abilities to pass new laws to protect children online and limit the power of attorneys general to enforce state laws. The coalition instead urges Congress to pass KOSA, which includes a key provision requiring online platforms to act in the best interests of minors while preserving states' authority to enforce stronger protections for children and teens.
Attorney General James has been a leader in efforts to protect children online. In addition to advancing legislation, Attorney General James has filed lawsuits against TikTok and Meta for harming children online. In February 2026, Attorney General James sued game developer Valve for promoting gambling through its video games that are popular with children and teens. In September 2024, Attorney General James co-led a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in urging Congress to implement warning labels on social media platforms as called for by the United States Surgeon General.
Joining Attorney General James in sending the letter are the attorneys general of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-joins-bipartisan-coalition-opposing-federal-legislation
AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.
The coalition warned against the KIDS Act's broad preemption
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OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.
The coalition warned against the KIDS Act's broad preemptionof state laws addressing online harms to minors, including social media harms, obscenity, social gaming platforms, and artificial intelligence chatbots.
Brown emphasized that Congress should instead advance legislation that includes a meaningful duty of care requirement for online platforms. A duty of care obligation would require tech companies to design their platforms with safety for youth at the forefront.
"For years, tech companies have placed profits ahead of the safety of our children, designing platforms that are so addictive that kids forgo sleep, play, and in-person socializing just to keep scrolling," Brown said. "Because Congress refuses to act, they should get out of the way of states advancing sensible legislation to protect kids from damaging content online."
The letter comes as attorneys general across the country, including Washington, continue investigations into and litigation against major social media platforms, including Meta and TikTok, over allegations that their platforms target and harm underage users and improperly collect and profit from using their data.
Washington joins the attorneys general of Connecticut, Hawai`i, 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 Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The letter is being sent to congressional leadership, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Read the letter (https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Federal%20Litigation/KIDS%20Act%20_%20FINAL.pdf?VersionId=q_Re9zD2JsLCXPXPbQTy.zDc3Ir1BOFz).
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