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Owings Mills Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $100,000 in Life Insurance Commissions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Owings Mills Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $100,000 in Life Insurance Commissions
10/6/2026
Defendant to Serve Time in Jail, Pay Restitution, and Give Up Insurance License
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that Baltimore County insurance agent Gregory A. Maslow, 72, of Owings Mills, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a four-year scheme to steal more than $100,000 worth of commissions from the sale of life insurance policies. The investigation
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Owings Mills Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $100,000 in Life Insurance Commissions
10/6/2026
Defendant to Serve Time in Jail, Pay Restitution, and Give Up Insurance License
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that Baltimore County insurance agent Gregory A. Maslow, 72, of Owings Mills, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a four-year scheme to steal more than $100,000 worth of commissions from the sale of life insurance policies. The investigationwas led by the Attorney General's Fraud and Corruption Unit and the Maryland Insurance Administration.
Maslow, a longtime Maryland insurance agent, carried out a scheme from May 2015 through May 2019 to defraud insurance companies of commissions by using the identities of other insurance agents and customers. After various insurance companies had terminated Maslow's agency contracts, he submitted more than 75 applications for life insurance, falsely representing that the applications had been solicited, sold, and submitted by other licensed insurance agents. Many of these applications were for life insurance policies for Maslow's friends, family members, and even Maslow himself. He influenced these individuals to apply for life insurance by offering to pay all or part of their premiums, but did not intend to pay the premiums for long. In some cases, Maslow submitted applications without the applicants' knowledge or permission. He also impersonated the agents and applicants in phone calls to the insurance companies.
When the insurance applications were approved, the insurance companies paid substantial upfront commissions intended for the agent Maslow had named on the application. Instead, Maslow sent those commissions to joint accounts that he set up himself. On the same day that the commissions were deposited into the joint accounts, Maslow transferred the funds to a different account that only he controlled. Soon after receiving the commissions, Maslow stopped paying the premiums, and the policies would lapse for non-payment. Over the course of the four-year insurance fraud scheme, Maslow stole more than $100,000.
On October 2, 2026, Maslow pleaded guilty to a theft scheme over $100,000 before the Honorable Garrett P. Glennon of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. Maslow is scheduled to be sentenced on November 23, 2026. Under the binding plea agreement, Maslow will be sentenced to 30 days' incarceration. Upon his release, he will be on five years' supervised probation. As conditions of probation, Maslow will have to pay restitution and will also consent to the revocation of his insurance producer's license. If he violates probation, he could be sentenced to up to four years and 11 months of additional incarceration.
In making today's announcement, Attorney General Brown thanked his Criminal Division, specifically Division Chief Katie Dorian, Fraud and Corruption Unit Chief Alex Huggins, and Assistant Attorney General Michelle Martin, who prosecuted this case. Attorney General Brown also thanked the Maryland Insurance Administration for its assistance with this investigation. Finally, Attorney General Brown thanked State's Attorney for Baltimore County Scott Shellenberger for his assistance with this investigation and prosecution.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Owings-Mills-Insurance-Agent-Pleads-Guilty-to-Stealing-More-Than-0,000-in-Life-Insurance-Commissions.aspx
Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces Regional Officers of the Year for 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 7 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond announces regional Officers of the Year for 2026
Statewide winner to be announced Oct. 28
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 5, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced regional winners in this year's Oklahoma Officer of the Year Award. From these outstanding officers, a statewide 2026 Officer of the Year will be named later this month.
The award program recognizes exceptional service and dedication among Oklahoma's law enforcement officers. Following a comprehensive
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 7 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond announces regional Officers of the Year for 2026
Statewide winner to be announced Oct. 28
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 5, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced regional winners in this year's Oklahoma Officer of the Year Award. From these outstanding officers, a statewide 2026 Officer of the Year will be named later this month.
The award program recognizes exceptional service and dedication among Oklahoma's law enforcement officers. Following a comprehensivereview process, a panel of judges - including city, county, tribal and state criminal justice professionals - evaluated nominations from across Oklahoma to select this year's regional honorees.
"These men, women and K-9s put their lives on the line every day for the people of Oklahoma," Drummond said. "Their courage, skill and heart in the face of real danger show why our state is fortunate to have law enforcement officers of this caliber protecting our communities."
The regional winners are:
Northwest Region
Trooper Austin Albrecht, Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Trooper Albrecht's quick action and composure under fire prevented what could have been a tragedy in a densely populated apartment complex. On October 1, 2025, while off his assigned duty and nearly home, Albrecht saw on GeoSafe that a Yukon police officer was alone with an armed suspect who had a possible active felony warrant. As the closest unit, he diverted to assist. When officers attempted to take the suspect into custody, the man reached for his holstered handgun and pointed it at an Oklahoma City police officer. Albrecht stepped forward without hesitation to gain control of the weapon, buying his fellow officers critical time to react, then disengaged to draw his own sidearm and stop the threat. His split-second decision-making not only saved the life of the Oklahoma City officer on scene but also prevented injury to other officers and residents of the heavily occupied complex. Albrecht's willingness to respond to a call outside his assignment, and his composure in a rapidly escalating deadly-force encounter, reflect the highest standard of law enforcement service.
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Northeast Region
Detective Paula Maker, Tulsa Police Department
For more than a decade, Detective Maker has served in the Tulsa Police Child Crisis Unit, investigating some of the most difficult crimes imaginable -- child homicides, torture, sexual abuse and severe neglect -- with unwavering professionalism and compassion. In the past 18 months alone, she led a torture and no-body homicide investigation that resulted in multiple life sentences after years of painstaking work, described by prosecutors and the presiding judge as among the most harrowing cases they had encountered. She has since led additional child torture investigations and a major child sexual abuse case that drew national attention. As the senior detective in her unit, she has mentored six newer detectives and serves on the department's Peer-2-Peer team supporting fellow officers. Despite the weight of the cases she carries, Detective Maker remains one of the kindest and most approachable people in her department -- a steady presence for victims, families and colleagues alike.
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Southwest Region
Sergeant John Cruise, Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Sergeant Cruise's calm under pressure turned a tragic highway collision into a story of survival. On December 9, 2025, while transporting 13 incarcerated individuals through Lexington, an oncoming pickup truck crossed the center line on Highway 39 and struck the transport bus head-on. Despite being involved in the collision himself, Sergeant Cruise immediately turned his focus to others, helping free the bus's injured driver before kicking open the doors to continue emergency response. He then found the other driver unconscious and bleeding severely, and with no medical equipment on hand, improvised a tourniquet from a bystander's shirt to stop the bleeding until deputies and EMS arrived. He returned to the bus and helped safely evacuate the inmates for medical evaluation. His quick thinking and decisive action preserved a life and ensured the safety of everyone at the scene, earning him the agency's Life Saving Award. Sergeant Cruise's courage and professionalism under extraordinary circumstances reflect the very best of Oklahoma's correctional service.
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Southeast Region
Lieutenant Jake Heath, Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department
Lieutenant Heath, a combat veteran of the U.S. Army, has served the Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department for more than four years. On July 2, 2025, an explosion and fire broke out as crew members prepared for the "Boom in the Valley" fireworks show on the Choctaw Nation's Capitol Grounds in Tuskahoma. Flames engulfed multiple structures and vehicles and left one person dead and several with life-threatening trauma. Lieutenant Heath was first on scene and immediately took command, renderingaid to the injured, establishing Incident Command, coordinating fire and emergency response units, and organizing landing zones for three Medi-Flight helicopters. His swift, decisive leadership ensured the injured were treated and evacuated quickly while the scene remained organized. Lieutenant Heath's composure and professionalism under extreme pressure reflect the highest ideals of the Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department and the warrior spirit he carries from his military service.
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K-9 Officer of the Year
K9 Dash and Handler Sgt. Michael Moore, Oklahoma City Police Department
K9 Dash, a four-year-old German Shepherd certified in patrol and narcotics detection, has served OKCPD since 2023 alongside his handler, Sgt. Michael Moore. Over the past year, Dash was deployed more than 162 times and helped apprehend 26 felony suspects. His courage was tested when a suspect he'd apprehended broke free and sped off with Dash still attached to his leg -- dragging Sgt. Moore to the ground as he tried to hold the leash. Dash held his bite until he physically could no longer, sustaining road rash before Sgt. Moore rushed him to emergency care, actions that kept the suspect from escaping and officers safe. Together, Dash and Sgt. Moore exemplify the courage and partnership that define exceptional K-9 service.
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K-9 Officer of the Year, Honorable Mention
K9 Vader and Handler Julia Storey, Hennessey Police Department
K9 Vader has spent his career as a trusted narcotics and patrol partner, serving with multiple Oklahoma agencies alongside handler Julia Storey before joining the Hennessey Police Department. His free-air sniff deployments have led to numerous narcotics discoveries and arrests, including one that removed a suspect with outstanding warrants for crimes against children from the community. Beyond his casework, Vader's calm command presence has helped de-escalate high-risk encounters and keep officers and the public safe. His legacy also lives on through Storey's efforts to rescue and train Belgian Malinois for police service, helping smaller departments build K9 programs of their own. Together, Vader and Storey exemplify the courage and dependability that define outstanding police service.
All nominees and the regional winners will be recognized at a reception on Oct. 28 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/october/drummond-announces-regional-officers-of-the-year-for-2026.html
N.J. A.G. Davenport, DEP Commissioner Potosnak Announce Two Natural Resource Damages Settlements
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport, DEP Commissioner Potosnak Announce Two Natural Resource Damages Settlements
Agreements with Hess, Hercules Worth Over $20 Million
October 5, 2026
TRENTON -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Ed Potosnak announced the finalization of two separate natural resource damages (NRD) settlement agreements with Hess Corp. and Hercules LLC. Together, the two settlements are valued at more than $20
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport, DEP Commissioner Potosnak Announce Two Natural Resource Damages Settlements
Agreements with Hess, Hercules Worth Over $20 Million
October 5, 2026
TRENTON -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Ed Potosnak announced the finalization of two separate natural resource damages (NRD) settlement agreements with Hess Corp. and Hercules LLC. Together, the two settlements are valued at more than $20million.
The Hercules and Hess settlements will compensate the State for environmental harm that the State alleged resulted from discharges of hazardous substances and contaminants at multiple sites. The funds from both settlements will be used to restore the State's injured natural resources, and Hercules will also preserve more than 600 acres of land through conservation easements in three different parts of the State.
"Environmental settlements like the two finalized today go beyond cleaning up past damages," said Attorney General Davenport. "By requiring polluters to pay for damage to our natural resources and preserve lands for conservation, these actions give us hope that future generations will enjoy the clean and healthy environment that they deserve."
"Today's action reflects the Sherrill Administration's commitment to holding polluters accountable for damage to our state's precious natural resources," said DEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak. "The settlements will result in the permanent protection of valuable resources and funds to restore natural resources so the public can once again benefit from their important ecological functions."
Both consent judgments were entered in Superior Court in August 2026 and became final after a public comment period.
Hess Settlement
Hess will pay New Jersey $19.5 million to resolve its NRD liability arising from decades of alleged pollution at its former refinery in Port Reading, Woodbridge Township. Hess operated a petroleum refinery/storage facility on the 220-acre property from 1958 until it sold the site to Buckeye Partners in 2013.
Over the decades, alleged spills and leaks released hazardous substances (including benzene, polychlorinated biphenyls, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and various petroleum chemicals) into groundwater, soil, wetlands, and nearby waterways. The largest incident was a 1969 tank failure that released 8 million gallons of crude oil that impacted the Arthur Kill and Smith Creek, as well as wetlands, soils, and groundwater.
The DEP, the DEP Commissioner, and the New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund sued Hess and Buckeye in 2018. The settlement includes compensation for Hess' damages to natural resources resulting from discharges on the Hess property. The State reserves the right to file a later complaint against a larger set of defendants over off-site pollution in the Arthur Kill and Smith Creek.
Hercules Settlement
Hercules was a former chemical and munitions company. Under the agreement, it will pay $4.5 million to settle claims from a 2007 lawsuit for NRD resulting from alleged contamination at four sites: Parlin in Middlesex County; Gibbstown in Gloucester County; and Kenvil and Chester, two sites in Morris County.
In addition, Hercules must pay up to $50,000 for DEP costs associated with three conservation easements that are part of the consent judgement. Lands must be permanently preserved for watershed protection, habitats, or aquifer recharge in three areas:
* 300 acres at the Duhernal easement property located on the borders of Old Bridge and Monroe
* 110 acres at the Gibbstown property
* 235 acres at the Kenvil property
The State retains the right to pursue other claims, including natural resource damages to the Delaware River, past cleanup costs already incurred, and future cleanup costs. This settlement does not address the defendants' remediation obligations at the contaminated sites.
The settlements were handled by the Environmental Enforcement and Environmental Justice (EEEJ) Section within the Division of Law's (DOL) Environmental and Clean Energy Practice Group: Section Chief Gary Wolf, Assistant Section Chief Thomas P. Lihan, and Deputy Attorney General Bethanne Prugh under the supervision of Deputy Director Paul Stofa, as well as staff of DEP's Office of Natural Resource Restoration, the Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment program, and Office of Legal, Regulatory, and Enforcement Policy.
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View Hess Consent Judgment (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-1005_Hess-2026-08-20-Consent-Judgment.pdf) | View Hercules Consent Judgment (https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-1005_2026-08-18-Hercules-Consent-Judgment-Signed.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-dep-commissioner-potosnak-announce-two-natural-resource-damages-settlements/
N.H. A.G. Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 05, 2026
Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 state attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting victims and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks who are seeking to enforce
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 05, 2026
Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 state attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting victims and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks who are seeking to enforcebillions of dollars in judgments against frozen Taliban-controlled funds.
"More than two decades after September 11, families who endured unimaginable loss should not have to continue fighting simply to enforce judgments they have already obtained in federal court," said Attorney General Formella. "Congress established a clear legal framework to ensure that victims of terrorism can pursue the assets of those responsible. We are joining this brief because we believe that framework should be applied as Congress intended and that these victims and their families deserve the opportunity to enforce the judgments they have fought for years to obtain."
The states represented in the coalition have citizens who were among the nearly 3,000 people murdered on September 11, 2001, as well as Americans who have been killed or injured in other acts of terrorism attributed to the Taliban. Some of those victims, and the estates of others, have obtained roughly $17 billion in final judgments against the Taliban in federal courts, many following years of litigation.
At issue before the Supreme Court is approximately $3.5 billion in Taliban-controlled funds held by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for Da Afghanistan Bank, Afghanistan's central bank. The victims seek to use those frozen funds to satisfy the judgments they have already obtained.
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the funds could not be reached under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. The coalition argues that decision misreads the federal law Congress enacted to ensure that victims of terrorism can enforce judgments against the assets of terrorist parties.
In the brief, the states argue that Congress established a straightforward rule: when a person has obtained a judgment against a terrorist party for an act of terrorism, assets of that terrorist party that are located in the United States, including blocked assets, may be used to satisfy the judgment. The coalition argues that rule applies here regardless of when the Taliban assumed control of Afghanistan and its central bank.
The case before the Supreme Court is Fiona Havlish, et al. v. The Taliban, et al., No. 26-292. The petition for review was filed August 31, 2026.
Also joining the brief are the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.
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View court filing here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt721/files/styles/inline_icon/public/base-files/icon-pdf.png?h=e77b622d&itok=Xx6Ey8rn
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/attorney-general-formella-bipartisan-coalition-support-911-victims-efforts-recover
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds
10/5/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting victims and families of victims of September 11, 2001, in their effort to collect on court judgments against the Taliban. The brief asks the Supreme Court of
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds
10/5/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting victims and families of victims of September 11, 2001, in their effort to collect on court judgments against the Taliban. The brief asks the Supreme Court ofthe United States to take up the case.
The states represented in the coalition have citizens who were among the nearly 3,000 people killed on September 11, 2001, and other Americans killed or maimed by the Taliban since. Some of those citizens, and the estates of others, won approximately $17 billion in final judgments against the Taliban, entered by federal courts, many after more than two decades of litigation.
"Sixty-nine Marylanders were among the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on 9/11," said Attorney General Brown. "We are urging the Supreme Court to hear this case so that families and survivors of that horrific day can collect what they are owed from billions in frozen Taliban assets."
Despite those judgments, the Second Circuit has now told those attempting to collect on those judgments that $3.5 billion in Taliban-controlled funds sitting a few blocks from Ground Zero is beyond their reach because the United States Department of the Treasury froze the funds eight days before the Taliban-controlled government took over the country's central bank. The coalition argues that the Second Circuit's ruling is a misreading of the statute.
In short, Congress has said that in every case in which a person has won a judgment against a terrorist because of an act of terrorism, any assets in the United States, including the blocked assets of that terrorist party, can be used to fulfill that judgment. The coalition argues that simple rule applies here, regardless of when the Taliban government took over Afghanistan.
Joining Attorney General Brown in filing the brief are the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Joins-Bipartisan-Coalition-Urging-Supreme-Court.aspx
Ala. A.G. Marshall Hosts Final Law Enforcement Summit, Honors Fallen Officers
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 7 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Hosts Final Law Enforcement Summit, Honors Fallen Officers
Ninth and final Summit of his tenure features Pulse Night Club case study and memorial ceremony
October 6, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall today hosted the 27th Annual Alabama Attorney General's Law Enforcement Summit, his ninth and final as head of the Office. Since its start, the Summit has given Alabama's officers and prosecutors a place to learn from one another, and
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 7 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Hosts Final Law Enforcement Summit, Honors Fallen Officers
Ninth and final Summit of his tenure features Pulse Night Club case study and memorial ceremony
October 6, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall today hosted the 27th Annual Alabama Attorney General's Law Enforcement Summit, his ninth and final as head of the Office. Since its start, the Summit has given Alabama's officers and prosecutors a place to learn from one another, andcontinuing education on the trends facing law enforcement remains its core purpose. This year's program included a case study of the 2016 Pulse Night Club shooting in Orlando, Florida, and a look at other worst-case scenarios. The day also included a memorial ceremony honoring Alabama's fallen officers.
"Law enforcement is constantly required to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of their communities, and there's no more effective way to do so than by hearing directly from colleagues who have lived through these horrific events and can methodically examine them so others may learn," Attorney General Marshall said. "Each of today's presenters offered invaluable background and data that I am confident will help prevent future crimes. I am deeply grateful to my team at the Attorney General's Office for assembling such a valuable event."
Marshall reflected on his time in office, "Serving as Alabama's Attorney General has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and standing alongside Alabama's law enforcement community has been among the most meaningful parts of that service. I've seen firsthand the courage, professionalism, and sacrifice you bring to this calling every day. While this may be my final Summit as Attorney General, my respect and gratitude for the men and women of law enforcement will remain long after my time in office comes to an end."
Summit Presentations
Real Time Ops Consulting Founder and CEO Jay Draisin and Vice President Captain (Ret.) Scott Smith presented "Untold Truths: Pulse Night Club Shooting, Orlando, Florida," offering insight into the realities of, and lessons from, that tragedy.
The closing presentation, "Worst Case Scenarios: Lessons from True Crime," was delivered by Alice LaCour and Brett Talley, co-hosts of The Prosecutors: A True Crime Podcast. They examined challenging cases and the lessons they hold for those who investigate and prosecute such crimes.
Memorial Ceremony
Attorney General Marshall led a ceremony honoring two Alabama officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year:
Conservation Enforcement Officer Senior Shawn Nixon, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, died November 23, 2025, after suffering a fatal heart attack during a search for a hidden firearm in Lincoln. Officer Nixon served the Division for 13 years.
Corporal David M. Hathcock, Montgomery Police Department, died February 22, 2026, from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on November 9, 2025. Corporal Hathcock served the Montgomery Police Department with honor for 20 years.
"Honoring each officer we have lost is a chance to reflect on the monumental sacrifice our officers face every single day," Marshall said. "To our law enforcement family, I am humbled by your years of dedication and sacrifice, all in service of the communities we love. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve in the trenches alongside these men and women of Alabama, and it means everything to recognize those who gave their lives doing one of the hardest jobs that exists."
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Original text here: https://www.alabamaag.gov/attorney-general-marshall-hosts-final-law-enforcement-summit-honors-fallen-officers/
Ala. A.G. Marshall Attends Supreme Court Arguments in Case Critical to America's Energy Independence
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 7 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Attends Supreme Court Arguments in Case Critical to America's Energy Independence
October 5, 2026
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall attended oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could determine whether critical energy infrastructure can be regulated by local officials in a single state. Attorney General Marshall, a national leader in the fight to secure America's superior energy sector, led a 26-state
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 7 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Attends Supreme Court Arguments in Case Critical to America's Energy Independence
October 5, 2026
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall attended oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could determine whether critical energy infrastructure can be regulated by local officials in a single state. Attorney General Marshall, a national leader in the fight to secure America's superior energy sector, led a 26-stateamicus brief urging the Justices to take up the case, Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County.
Following oral arguments, Attorney General Marshall issued the following statement.
"One city in Colorado is asking the courts to let it set energy policy for the entire country. Boulder has no authority over the global atmosphere, but they and a growing list of other jurisdictions want the energy industry to pay billions for climate claims they have no business bringing. Those costs would land on the families who fill up their tanks and pay their utility bills. Twenty-six states understand that this case is about who governs, and that is why we stood together," stated Attorney General Marshall.
"Suncor and our coalition partners deserve credit for taking this fight seriously. Our energy independence depends on rules made by Congress and the states, not by a single county commission. I am confident that a majority of the Justices agree."
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Original text here: https://www.alabamaag.gov/attorney-general-marshall-attends-supreme-court-arguments-in-case-critical-to-americas-energy-independence/
