Tag: January 2026
Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy Faces Pedestrian Fatality Charges, New…
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a full-fledged investigation into the tragic death of a civilian caused by an off-duty member of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO). On January 9, 2026, around 3:17 p.m., an ECSO deputy, while off-duty, was exiting a parking lot on…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Discrimination via Fu…
New York – In a bold move against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit, joined by 11 other state attorneys general, accusing HHS of using federal funding as a tool for discrimination against transgender individuals. The lawsuit targets an HHS policy that threatens to…
US Department of Health and Human Services, Transgender Discriminat…
New York – In a bold move against federal overreach, New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its unlawful threat to withhold billions in funding from states that refuse to discriminate against transgender individuals. The contentious HHS policy mandates recipients of…
Stephen Spencer Pittman, Arson, West Virginia 2019
The ATF and FBI have arrested a teenager for setting fire to the historic Beth Israel Congregation in Madison, Mississippi. The blaze also targeted the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life. Authorities say Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, poured gasoline on the building early Saturday morning, causing extensive damage. Attorney General Pamela Bondi vowed severe penalties…
Xi Hui Steven Wu, Securities Fraud, California 2023
NEW YORK – Xi Hui “Steven” Wu, a Brooklyn property owner, is facing a hefty price for a years-long scheme that preyed on the dreams of at least 20 Chinese immigrant families. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today that Wu has been ordered to pay more than $4.2 million in restitution, plus nearly…
Xi Hui Steven Wu, Real Estate Fraud, New York 2023
New York – The gloves are off in the fight against real estate fraud as New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a stunning victory, securing over $4.2 million plus interest for at least 20 Chinese immigrant families duped by Brooklyn property owner Xi Hui “Steven” Wu. In a landmark ruling, the court found Wu…
Letitia James Sues Trump Administration, Blocks Wind Project Approv…
NEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James has launched a full-scale legal assault against the Trump administration following the inexplicable suspension of two critical offshore wind projects, Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind. The move, cloaked in vague “national security” concerns, threatens to derail billions in investment, kill thousands of jobs, and cripple New York City’s…
Trump Administration Sued for Unlawful Suspension of Offshore Wind …
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration, charging it with the unlawful suspension of two critical offshore wind projects. The stop-work orders issued to the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind projects have been deemed arbitrary and unwarranted by AG James, who argues that these actions threaten jobs, New…
Man Shot Dead by NYPD After Brandishing Weapon, New York NY, 2026
NEW YORK – A man is dead following a late-night confrontation with NYPD officers in Manhattan, sparking an investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI). The incident unfolded at approximately 10:52 p.m. on January 8, 2026, and has left a trail of questions in its wake. According to preliminary reports,…
Letitia James, Price Manipulation, New York 2023
New York Attorney General Letitia James has fired a salvo against online grocery behemoth Instacart, demanding answers over the company’s use of algorithmic pricing that resulted in shoppers being charged vastly different prices for identical products. The legal offensive stems from a recent study by Groundwork Collaborative and Consumer Reports, which showed that Instacart was…
