Jason S. Miyares
Attorney General of Virginia

April 25, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Supports Benefits For Public Safety Officers, Families Affected By Work-Related PTSDhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2364-april-25-2022-attorney-general-jason-miyares-supports-benefits-for-public-safety-officers-families-affected-by-work-related-ptsd

25 April 2022 Thislegislation is also endorsed by the American Psychological Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, National Association of Police Organizations, Sergeants benevolent Association, National...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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April 28, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Seeking Relief for Student Loan Borrowershttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2368-april-28-2022-attorney-general-jason-miyares-joins-coalition-seeking-relief-for-student-loan-borrowers

28 April 2022 counseling services, and then failed to provide those services, abruptly closing its campuses in December 2018. Federal law permits the Department of Education to forgive federal student loans when borrowers were deceived while obtaining the loans. The...

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June 22, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Leads Bipartisan, Multistate Letter Urging Congress to Protect Children and Take Action on the THC Look-Alike Productshttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2399-june-22-2022-attorney-general-miyares-leads-bipartisan-multistate-letter-urging-congress-to-protect-children-and-take-action-on-the-thc-look-alike-products

22 June 2022 online THC copycat edible sales and their potential harm to children requires a layered approach from all stakeholders, from law enforcement and policymakers to regulators and consumer groups, to be effective in reining in this health and safety issue....

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July 20, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Joins Multistate Agreement Recovering $34.2 Million for Thousands of U.S. Servicemembers Defrauded by Harris Jewelryhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2408-july-20-2022-attorney-general-jason-miyares-joins-multistate-agreement-recovering-34-2-million-for-thousands-of-u-s-servicemembers-defrauded-by-harris-jewelry

20 July 2022 the FTC Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Military Lending Act, the Holder Rule; and state laws in connection with jewelry sales and financing to members of the military. Specifically, the states and FTC allege that...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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August 2, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Announces The Formation of a Nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2420-august-2-2022-attorney-general-miyares-announces-the-formation-of-a-nationwide-anti-robocall-litigation-taskforce

02 August 2022 the rules. Attorney General Miyares is committed to stopping illegal and unwanted calls. According to the National Consumer Law Center and Electronic Privacy Information Center, over 33 million scam robocalls are made to Americans every day. These scam...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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August 16, 2022 - Student Debt Eliminated for Virginians Misled by ITT Technical Institute https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2426-august-16-2022-student-debt-eliminated-for-virginians-misled-by-itt-technical-institute

16 August 2022 the evidence submitted and the Office of the Attorney General's analysis of the effect of ITT's misconduct under Virginia law. Approximately 7,190 Virginia consumers will receive approximately $141.6 million in federal student loan discharges....

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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August 17, 2022 - Virginia Attorney General Miyares Joins Investigation into ESG Ratings Company Morningstar and its Subsidiary Sustainalytics https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2428-august-17-2022-virginia-attorney-general-miyares-joins-investigation-into-esg-ratings-company-morningstar-and-its-subsidiary-sustainalytics

18 August 2022 ratings company Morningstar Inc. and its subsidiary Sustainalytics for alleged violations of Virginia's consumer protection laws. This is the first investigation by state attorneys general into an ESG ratings company for alleged consumer fraud or unfair...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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September 1, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Joins Bipartisan Joint Letter With 37 States Urging Congress to Authorize States to Protect Airline Consumershttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2440-september-1-2022-attorney-general-miyares-joins-bipartisan-joint-letter-with-37-states-urging-congress-to-authorize-states-to-protect-airline-consumers

01 September 2022 and pass legislation that would authorize state attorneys general to enforce both state and federal consumer protection laws governing the airline industry. Over the past two years, thousands of complaints nationwide have been made against airline...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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October 11, 2022 - Defendant in Cross Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Sentenced https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2470-october-11-2022-defendant-in-cross-country-methamphetamine-conspiracy-sentenced

11 October 2022 intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. According to court documents, law enforcement began an investigation concerning the distribution of crystal ice methamphetamine by Carr and co-defendant Guy...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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December 7th, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Joins Bipartisan Multistate Coalition in U.S. Supreme Court to Hold Big Tech Accountable https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2506-december-7th-2022-attorney-general-miyares-joins-bipartisan-multistate-coalition-in-u-s-supreme-court-to-hold-big-tech-accountable

07 December 2022 Communications Decency Act (1996) narrowly to ensure technology companies remain accountable to state consumer protection laws. In the brief, the States explain that the judicial expansion of internet "publisher” immunity under Section 230 has severely...

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December 9, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Issues Restitution Checks to Consumers Harmed by Service Dogs Organization https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2508-december-9-2022-attorney-general-miyares-issues-restitution-checks-to-consumers-harmed-by-service-dogs-organization

09 December 2022 that his office has mailed restitution checks totaling $192,667.11 to 94 consumers as part of two judgments entered in a lawsuit filed against Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, Inc. (SDWR) and its founder, Charles "Dan” Warren, Jr. The Attorney...

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December 12, 2022 - Attorney General Miyares Announces Guilty Plea in Loudoun Clergy Sexual Assault Case https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2511-december-12-2022-attorney-general-miyares-announces-guilty-plea-in-loudoun-clergy-sexual-assault-case

12 December 2022 to be heard. My office is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting those who prey on children to the fullest extent of the law. Virginia has no tolerance for child molesters. I encourage anyone who has been a victim of clergy abuse to contact the...

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January 04, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technologyhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2520-january-04-2023-attorney-general-miyares-launches-civil-rights-investigation-into-thomas-jefferson-high-school-for-science-and-technology

04 January 2023 County Public Schools and the administration of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ("TJHSST”) for unlawful discrimination in violation of the Virginia Human Rights Act ("VHRA”). The investigation will examine if the administration's...

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January 13, 2023 - Attorney General Files Suit Against the City of Bristol, Virginia, Over Bristol Landfillhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2526-january-13-2023-attorney-general-files-suit-against-the-city-of-bristol-virginia-over-bristol-landfill

14 January 2023 Over Bristol Landfill ~Virginia, DEQ, Waste Management Board, and Air Board allege violations of Virginia environmental law~ RICHMOND,VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares today filed a lawsuit on behalf of his clients, the Virginia Department of...

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January 26, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Announces Guilty Plea in First-Degree Murder Chargehttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2533-january-26-2023-attorney-general-miyares-announces-guilty-plea-in-first-degree-murder-charge

26 January 2023 enabled to view it. Attorney General Miyares Announces Guilty Plea in First-Degree Murder Charge Lawrenceville, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the successful prosecution of an inmate at Lawrenceville Correction Center...

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February 10, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Leads Multistate Letter Condemning Leaked Anti-Catholic FBI Memohttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2541-february-10-2023-attorney-general-miyares-leads-multistate-letter-condemning-leaked-anti-catholic-fbi-memo

10 February 2023 fellow parishioners. The document is sourced with information from a widelydiscredited report issued by the Southern Poverty Law Center. "Virginia is the birthplace of religious freedom and has a long history of protecting the inalienable right to live...

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February 13, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Highlights Virginians' New Data Protection Rightshttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2542-february-13-2023-attorney-general-miyares-highlights-virginians-new-data-protection-rights

13 February 2023 data if a violation has occurred. For more information on the VCDPA, please visit our website HERE. Read the full textof the law HERE. For further assistance call our Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-552-9963 if calling from Virginia, or (804)...

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March 31, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Warns Asset Managers Over ESG Investmentshttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2553-march-31-2023-attorney-general-miyares-warns-asset-managers-over-esg-investments

31 March 2023 coalition reminds asset managers in the letter that they have extensive legal duties to their clients under federal and state law to act as a fiduciary to their clients which many appear to be disregarding in favor of their commitments to the Net Zero...

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May 11, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Secures Two Indictments of Unemployment Compensation Fraudhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2568-may-11-2023-attorney-general-miyares-secures-two-indictments-of-unemployment-compensation-fraud

11 May 2023 is to investigate allegations relating to fraud against unemployment insurance programs. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate these types of allegations,” said Syreeta Scott, Special Agent-in-Charge, Mid-Atlantic...

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May 26, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Joins Letter Urging Congress to Schedule Vote on Resolution Involving Pistol Brace Rulehttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2575-may-26-2023-attorney-general-miyares-joins-letter-urging-congress-to-schedule-vote-on-resolution-involving-pistol-brace-rule

02 June 2023 an extreme overreach of government power. Overnight, hundreds of thousands of legal gun owners will be suddenly breaking the law, subject to heavy fines and penalties. Congress must act and protect our Second Amendment Rights." In February, West...

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