Tag: February 2025
Christopher Ferguson Death in Police Chase, Brooklyn NY, 2024
New York – In a dramatic turn of events, New York Attorney General Letitia James today revealed harrowing footage from the investigation into the December 5, 2024, death of Christopher Ferguson. The incident, which occurred during a police chase in Brooklyn, saw officers discharge their weapons after Mr. Ferguson allegedly pointed a gun at them.…
Rakim Tillery Fatally Shot by NYSP, Ramapo NY, 2024
RAMAPO, NY – A hail of gunfire on the New York State Thruway left Rakim Tillery dead on January 3, 2024, and a newly released report from New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) concludes the two New York State Police (NYSP) troopers involved were justified in their actions. The report,…
Letitia James Warns Against Misleading Buyout Offer, New York NY, 2024
New York – A coalition of state attorneys general, led by New York’s own Letitia James, has sounded the alarm on President Trump’s misleading ‘deferred resignation’ program aimed at federal employees. The so-called buyout offer, purported to provide federal workers with pay through September 30, 2025, in exchange for resignation by February 6, is nothing…
Letitia James, Defunds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, New York 2023
Related Federal Cases AG James Blocks Trump’s Tunnel Shutdown · New Jersey James Sues Trump Admin to Block CFPB Defunding · New York NY AG James Challenges Trump Climate Rollback · Pennsylvania James Blocks Trump’s Illegal Funding Freeze · New York Trump Tariffs: AG James Demands $166B Refund · New York Table of Contents Toggle…
Elon Musk, Data Hoarding Attempt, New York NY, 2023
NEW YORK – The brazen attempt by Elon Musk and his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) to hoover up Americans’ private data just hit a brick wall. New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a swift victory, securing a temporary restraining order (TRO) in federal court, halting DOGE’s access to sensitive personal and…
Puff Bar Co., Fueling Youth Vaping Epidemic, New York NY, 2023
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a landmark lawsuit against 13 major e-cigarette brands, including Puff Bar and Elf Bar, for their role in the youth vaping epidemic. The companies are accused of intentionally marketing highly addictive flavored vapes to underage consumers, despite knowing the health risks. They’ve used candy and fruit flavors,…
Trump Administration Slashes 9/11 Health Funds, New York NY, 2023
NEW YORK – The ghosts of 9/11 aren’t enough punishment, apparently. The Trump administration is now actively harming the very people who ran *towards* the inferno, slashing funding and gutting the World Trade Center Health Program. New York Attorney General Letitia James didn’t mince words today, calling the cuts “flat-out cruel” and demanding immediate reversal.…
Netspend, Illegal Debt Collecting Practices, New York, 2023
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James has announced a $1 million fine against financial services company Netspend for violating the Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA). The law, designed to protect consumers from predatory debt collectors, was flouted by Netspend, who illegally turned over customers’ funds to debt collectors. ‘When banks allow debt collectors to wipe…
Caesar Robinson Fatally Shot by NYPD, New York NY, 2023
New York – The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under Attorney General Letitia James today released a report detailing the circumstances surrounding the death of Caesar Robinson, who perished on April 13, 2023, during an encounter with NYPD officers in Brooklyn. After a meticulous investigation involving body-worn and security camera footage review, interviews with involved…
Caesar Robinson, Murder, New York 2023
BROOKLYN, NY – A hail of bullets ended the life of Caesar Robinson on April 13, 2023, and now, nearly two years later, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has delivered its verdict: the New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers involved were justified in their actions. The report, released…
