Tag: January 2026
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…
Letitia James, Flight Disruption Scheme, New York 2023
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…
John McClure and Sarah Chambers, Contractor Fraud, California 2023
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.…
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…
Letitia James, Inappropriate Imagery Promotion, New York 2023
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 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. Food Contamination, Virginia 2023
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, Assault, New York 2023
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…
US Justice Department, Drug and Arms Trafficking, Washington D.C., …
The United States has made a major splash in its fight against organized crime and terrorism, capturing 37 Mexican nationals wanted for serious federal charges. Among those brought to justice are leaders of notorious cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel, CJNG, CDN, and CDG, as well as alleged members of foreign terrorist organizations. The operation, spearheaded…
Letitia James, Mandated Multilingual Emergency Alerts, New York 2023
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today hailed a long-fought victory as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order mandating the expansion of mobile emergency alerts to include American Sign Language and 13 additional languages. For years, a critical gap in public safety communication has left millions vulnerable – a gap…
