Tag: January 2026
xAI Urged to Act on Grok Chatbot’s Inappropriate Images
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 Involved in Fatal Westchester Crash
Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Involved in Fatal Westchester Crash WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – Manuel Boitel is dead after a collision with an off-duty New York City Police Department sergeant on the Taconic State Parkway Wednesday night. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a full probe into the circumstances surrounding the…
Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Involved in Fatal Crash
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
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…
James Cracks Down on xAI Over Grok’s Explicit Images
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 34 other state attorneys general are turning the screws on xAI, demanding immediate action to halt the creation and dissemination of deeply disturbing content generated by its chatbot, Grok. The investigation centers around reports that Grok has been exploited to produce explicit,…
AG James Slams Price Gouging as NY Storm Approaches
New York – A warning has been issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James for consumers and businesses to be on guard against price gouging as a major winter storm is expected to hit the state. Governor Hochul has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the impending snowstorm. “New Yorkers preparing for…
Dollar Tree Poisoned Kids: $560K Penalty
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)…
Dollar Tree Poisoned Kids with Lead, Pays $560K
Dollar Tree Poisoned Kids with Lead, Pays $560K NEW YORK – Discount retailer Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. will shell out nearly $560,000 after knowingly peddling lead-contaminated applesauce pouches to unsuspecting New Yorkers, Attorney General Letitia James announced today. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investigation revealed Dollar Tree dragged its feet for days after…
NY AG Slams Price Gouging Ahead of Storm Warning
New York – In a dire warning ahead of an impending major winter storm, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert, cautioning against price gouging by businesses capitalizing on the emergency situation. Governor Hochul has declared a state of emergency across the state. Under New York’s stringent price gouging laws, businesses…
Wyoming Correctional Death: NY AG OSI Investigates Crittenden’s Tragic End
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…
