Tag: January 2026
Letitia James Issues Consumer Alert for Flight Disruptions, New Yor…
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…
Jennifer Hathorn, Fatal Crash Investigation, NY, 2026
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…
John McClure and Sarah Chambers Sentenced for Contractor Fraud Sche…
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.…
Letitia James Urges xAI to Act on Grok Chatbots’ Inappropriate Imag…
New York – In a stark demand for action against the proliferation of inappropriate content, New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general to call out xAI for its AI chatbot Grok’s production and dissemination of explicit images. The letter sent to xAI highlights concerns over Grok’s…
Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Charged with Wrong-Way Driving, New York NY,…
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Manuel Boitel, Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash, NY, 2026
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – Manuel Boitel, a resident of an undisclosed location, is dead following a collision with an off-duty New York City Police Department sergeant on the Taconic State Parkway. The incident, which occurred near mile marker 3.7 on January 22, 2026, has triggered an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office…
Off-Duty Cop Kills Sister, Bronx NY, 2026
An off-duty Port Authority police officer allegedly discharged his service weapon, fatally striking his sister and critically injuring his mother in an apartment building in the Bronx on January 22, 2026. The officer then allegedly fatally shot himself. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the deaths…
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Sold Recalled Lead-Contaminated Food, New …
NEW YORK – Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is shelling out nearly $560,000 after New York Attorney General Letitia James exposed their callous disregard for public safety. The discount chain knowingly peddled recalled, lead-contaminated children’s applesauce pouches at dozens of its New York locations, putting vulnerable kids at risk. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG)…
King Crittenden Fatally Assaulted by Corrections Officers, Attica N…
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) is hot on the trail, opening a formal inquiry into the tragic death of King Crittenden at Wyoming Correctional Facility in Attica. On January 14, 2024, Mr. Crittenden met an untimely end following a violent encounter with corrections officers. The scene unfolded…
