Jason S. Miyares
Attorney General of Virginia

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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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

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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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

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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• Author: George Cartin
• Category: News 2022

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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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

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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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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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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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

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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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

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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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

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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• Author: George Cartin
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May 31, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Leads 23 State Bipartisan Coalition Supporting Individuals Hurt by Bone Drug's Side Effectshttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2576-may-31-2023-attorney-general-miyares-leads-23-state-bipartisan-coalition-supporting-individuals-hurt-by-bone-drug-s-side-effects

31 May 2023 General Miyares Leads 23 State Bipartisan Coalition Supporting Individuals Hurt by Bone Drug’s Side Effects ~ Over 500 lawsuits have been filed by Americans alleging Fosamax, a drug used to treat or prevent osteoporosis, caused thigh bone fractures ~...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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June 1, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Leads Coalition Urging Senate to Permanently Classify All Fentanyl Analogues as Schedule I Drugshttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2577-june-1-2023-attorney-general-miyares-leads-coalition-urging-senate-to-permanently-classify-all-fentanyl-analogues-as-schedule-i-drugs

01 June 2023 immediately. The legislation would permanently schedule all current and future fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs, giving law enforcement the appropriate tools they need to crack down on the epidemic by stopping the flow of the dangerous drugs...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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June 6, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Secures Conviction for Loudoun Priesthttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2579-june-6-2023-attorney-general-miyares-secures-conviction-for-loudoun-priest

06 June 2023 child offenders and I encourage anyone who has been a victim of clergy abuse to contact the Virginia State Police or local law enforcement. I’d also like to commend the Virginia State Police and my Major Crimes and Emerging Threats Section for their...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
• Category: News 2022

June 9, 2023 - Former Owner of Watauga Recovery Clinics Sentenced To Prisonhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2584-june-9-2023-former-owner-of-watauga-recovery-clinics-sentenced-to-prison

09 June 2023 “Opioid poisoning continues to be a leading cause of death for Virginians of all ages, despite the continued efforts of law enforcement and community groups to warn of the adverse effects of misuse,” United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh said....

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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29 September 2014 computer security, the above data are reviewed to permit a security investigation and in such cases may be forwarded to law enforcement agencies. Type of browser and operating system being used; the Internet address of the website from which you linked...

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October 23, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Applauds Sentencing in Harrisonburg White Collar Crime Casehttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2626-october-23-2023-attorney-general-miyares-applauds-sentencing-in-harrisonburg-white-collar-crime-case

24 October 2023 Crimes Team plays a key role investigating white collar crime throughout the Commonwealth and I commend them and our law enforcement partners for helping secure justice in this case. Bad actors in Virginia will not betolerated,” said Attorney General...

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• Author: Victoria LaCivita
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Norfolk/Virginia Beach Outreach Liaisonhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/?view=article&id=2379:norfolk-virginia-beach-outreach-liaison&catid=28

11 May 2022 Studies with a Concentration in Constitutional Studies as well as Minors in US National Security Studies, Philosophy of Law, and Leadership Studies at the age of 20. Nicholas has years of experience serving on numerous political campaigns at the...

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• Author: George Cartin
• Category: Community Outreach

SAKI - Victim Resources https://www.oag.state.va.us/saki/victim-resources

15 November 2023 Línea de Ayuda: 1-888-969-1825 Virginia Legal Aid Society Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents. When you call, the paralegal will screen you for eligibility...

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• Author: George Cartin
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SAKI - PERK Tackinghttps://www.oag.state.va.us/saki/perk-tracking

15 November 2023 belonging to victims and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). It requires the participation of collection sites, law enforcement agencies, the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS), and the Department of Forensic Science (DFS)....

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• Author: George Cartin
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November 20, 2023 - Attorney General Miyares Prosecutes Fauquier County Puppy Millhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2646-november-20-2023-attorney-general-miyares-prosecutes-fauquier-county-puppy-mill

20 November 2023 Barrett guilty of 60 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. Barrett will be sentenced in February of 2024. "Our animal cruelty laws exist to protect pets from a life of abuse and neglect. I'm thrilled that this heartbreaking story has a happy ending...

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• Author: George Cartin
• Category: News 2022