New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging any New Yorkers deceived by cryptocurrency platforms to contact the Office of the Attorney General. According to the OAG, "many high-profile cryptocurrency businesses have frozen customer … [Read more...]
Wegmans Paying $400,000 in Penalties After Data Breach
Wegmans is paying nearly half a million dollars in penalties after a data breach. New York Attorney General Letitia James said that Wegmans did not do enough security testing and failed to ensure consumer information was kept private. The … [Read more...]
Election Protection Hotline Available during Early Voting Until June 28 Primary
The State Office of Attorney General has its Election Protection Hotline available now for early voting through the June 28 Primary. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit, NYS Attorney General Probe Can Continue
A U.S. District Court judge has granted Tish James’ motion to dismiss Donald Trump’s complaint, allowing the probe of his business practices to continue. Politico reports a federal judge on Friday tossed out former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit … [Read more...]
Suspect Charged with Murdering 10 People at a Buffalo Tops Back in Court Thursday
The White man charged with murdering 10 people at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo appeared briefly in court Thursday. The Associated Press reports prosecutors said that the suspect, 18-year old Payton Gendron, has been indicted on a first-degree … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Measures to Strengthen Gun Control, Track Domestic Terrorism
Governor Kathy Hochul introduced an array of executive orders and new legislation Wednesday in response to a mass shooting in Buffalo last week. The Associated Press reports Hochul's announcement came days after a White 18-year-old wearing … [Read more...]
Judge Releases Trump From Contempt Order, Orders to Pay $110,000 Fine
A New York judge has released former President Donald Trump from a judicial order holding him in contempt of court on the condition that he pay a $110,000 fine. Politico reports Trump, whose business dealings are under a civil investigation by the … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General James Announces Legislation to Support Abortion Providers
State Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday new legislation to establish a state program that would provide financial resources to abortion providers in New York. The legislation would create the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Program … [Read more...]
Intuit Will Pay $141 Million to Customers for Deceptive Tactics in Tax Filing
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services. Under the terms … [Read more...]
CNN: Judge Holds Donald Trump in Contempt for Not Complying with Subpoena
CNN reports a New York judge is holding Donald Trump in civil contempt after the state's attorney general's office said he did not comply with a subpoena for documents as part of its investigation into the former President's company. Judge Arthur … [Read more...]
