COLUMBUS — Law enforcement task forces organized under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) confiscated more than $92 million in illegal drugs in 2024, along with 560 firearms and $4.7 million in currency, Ohio Attorney General Yost announced today. “The number of illegal drugs and weapons taken off our streets this year is impressive […]
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Man gets jail time in Clinton County for poaching 18-point white-tailed deer
WILMINGTON — A Clinton County man will spend time in jail for his leading role in a high-profile case of deer poaching, for which other defendants were previously sentenced, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Wednesday. Wilmington resident Christopher J. (“C.J.”) Alexander, 28, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay a […]
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Ohio AG sues software company over $76M in losses to state pension funds
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a motion asking that Ohio be named lead plaintiff in a securities class-action lawsuit claiming that ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. deliberately misled investors, fueling $75.9 million in losses for the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System. “ZoomInfo’s leadership willfully blinded investors to the reality that […]
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Former Columbus Zoo Marketing Director sentenced to 5 years in prison
DELAWARE — The former marketing director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, who pleaded guilty to 16 felonies, was sentenced to five years in prison today for his role in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. On July 2, Pete Fingerhut pleaded guilty to […]
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Mansfield, Galion, Nova & Willard men arrested in Ohio human trafficking sting
COLUMBUS – A statewide human-trafficking operation conducted last week by more than 100 law enforcement agencies ended in the arrest of 132 people who sought to buy sex – including some exchanges involving minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday. “We have to attack this scourge by curbing the demand,” Yost said. “This operation […]
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Yost: Ohio among 16 states challenging Biden administration on blanket amnesty for illegal aliens
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and his counterparts in 15 other states are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the Biden administration’s latest attempt to grant amnesty to illegal aliens through executive action, a move that flagrantly violates federal law. The lawsuit challenges the department’s recent “parole-in-place” program, which seeks to provide blanket […]
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Former Columbus Zoo executive sentenced to 3 years in prison for fraud
DELAWARE — A former chief financial officer for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for his role in a broader scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “Greg Bell caved to temptation to enrich himself and his family at […]
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Ohio AG hails court ruling that Google is a monopoly
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has applauded what he deemed “a significant victory” in the ongoing battle to ensure fair competition in the digital marketplace. A federal court has found that Google is a monopolist and has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act by unlawfully maintaining its monopoly. This is a significant […]
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Ohio Attorney General files complaints against Wayne & Delaware County vape shops
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said Tuesday he has launched a campaign to combat the influx of illegal vaping devices flooding Ohio communities. The initiative is aimed at protecting young people from addiction, respiratory problems and other severe health risks associated with these products, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office stated. “You don’t have […]
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Former Columbus Zoo purchasing agent pleads guilty
DELAWARE — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium must pay $90,000 in restitution to the zoo after pleading guilty this morning to six felonies and two misdemeanors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Tracy Murnane, 65, of Westerville, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Common Pleas Court to: Murnane, who was charged in […]