Tag: January 2026
James Urges Travelers to Assert Rights Amidst Winter Storms
New York – Amidst the chaos of Winter Storm Fern and the looming threat of further inclement weather, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a dire consumer alert. The alert underscores the importance of travelers understanding their rights in the face of widespread flight disruptions. Attorney General James emphasized that while winter storms…
Off-Duty NY DOC Officer Accused in Franklin County Death
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a full-blown probe into the tragic death of Jennifer Hathorn, who lost her life in a horror on State Route 11 in Chateaugay, Franklin County. The incident unfolded as an off-duty officer from the New York State Department of Corrections…
Ex-Flight Attendant Pleads Guilty to Stealing Passenger Funds
New York – Former flight attendant, Emily Thompson, 32, from Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty today to a felony charge of theft of property. Thompson admitted to systematically removing cash from the wallets of passengers during flights, accumulating over $50,000 in stolen funds. According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Thompson worked for a major…
DOCCS Officer Charged in Franklin County Death
CHATEAUGAY, NY – Jennifer Hathorn is dead, and an off-duty New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) officer is facing serious charges following a late-night crash in Franklin County. The incident, which occurred on State Route 11 on January 27, 2026, has triggered an investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office…
Contractor John McClure Faces Decade-Long Prison Term in Fraud Scam
New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced the sentencing of John McClure, 45, of Granville, Washington County, for a massive contractor fraud scheme that bilked over a dozen upstate homeowners out of more than $1.5 million. McClure was sentenced to five to 15 years in state prison,…
James Leads 21 AGs Against DOJ’s Minnesota Bullying
NEW YORK – The Department of Justice is playing hardball in Minnesota, and a coalition of 22 state Attorneys General, led by New York’s Letitia James, are calling foul. The DOJ, under the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, is accused of leveraging heavy-handed tactics to force Minnesota…
James Leads Charge Against DOJ’s Minnesota Threats
New York – In a bold stand against federal overreach, New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) coercive tactics aimed at Minnesota. In a scathing letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coalition…
McClure and Chambers Sentenced for $1.5M Contractor Fraud Scheme
New York – In a stunning expose, John McClure, 45, and his wife Sarah Chambers, 38, of Granville, Washington County, have been sentenced for their role in a $1.5 million contractor fraud scheme that bilked over a dozen upstate homeowners out of their hard-earned money. Attorney General Letitia James and State Police Superintendent Steven G.…
Attorney General James Unveils Ennis Death Footage
New York – The grim tapestry of justice in New York was cast into stark relief today as Attorney General Letitia James unveiled harrowing body-worn camera footage from the investigation into the tragic death of Shelton Ennis. Ennis, a Manhattan resident, met his demise on June 26, 2025, following a confrontation with the New York…
Shelton Ennis Death: NYPD Footage Released
NEW YORK – The death of Shelton Ennis, 32, following a violent encounter with New York City Police Department officers last June, remains shrouded in questions. Today, New York Attorney General Letitia James dumped a cache of body-worn camera footage into the public domain, a move intended to offer transparency but likely to fuel further…
