Tag: July 2025
Gilead Sciences Fined $202M for Illegal HIV Drug Kickbacks
New York – In a stunning victory against pharmaceutical malfeasance, New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured over $200 million from Gilead Sciences Inc. for an illegal kickback scheme aimed at promoting its HIV medications. The AG’s office revealed that Gilead violated federal law by offering incentives such as awards, meals, and travel expenses…
NY AG Leads Campaign Against Masked ICE Agents
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in demanding Congress pass legislation to stop the routine use of masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during enforcement actions. The group argues such practices threaten public safety, evade accountability, and instill fear in communities. Attorney General…
NY AG James Pushes for ICE Identity Bill
New York – In a bold move to protect public safety and uphold accountability, New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in demanding Congress pass legislation to stop masked ICE agents from conducting civil enforcement actions without identifying themselves. Attorney General James cited a disturbing trend where…
Suffolk Cop Fatality Under OSI Scrutiny
New York – The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated a formal probe into the tragic death of Emilson Joan Ordoñez-Banegas, a civilian who succumbed to injuries sustained during an encounter with the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) in Centereach on July 13, 2025. According to reports,…
Trump Admin Freezes $7B in Education Funds, AG James Sues
NEW YORK – The Trump administration is facing a multi-state legal assault after Attorney General Letitia James and 22 other attorneys general, alongside the governors of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, filed suit today over the abrupt and illegal freezing of nearly $7 billion in federal education funding. The move, executed June 30th, throws school districts nationwide…
Suffolk Cop Fatally Shots Civilian, AG’s OSI Launches Probe
New York – The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under Attorney General Letitia James has initiated a probe into the fatal shooting of Emilson Joan Ordoñez-Banegas by members of the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD). On July 13, 2025, in Centereach, SCPD officers responded to a report of an assault with a knife. Upon arrival,…
Trump Admin Sues: $7B Education Freeze Targets Vulnerable Kids
NEW YORK – The Trump administration is facing a multi-state legal assault after Attorney General Letitia James and 22 other attorneys general, alongside the governors of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, filed suit alleging the illegal freezing of nearly $7 billion in critical education funding. The abrupt halt, enacted June 30th, throws schools nationwide into turmoil and…
AG James Joins Coalition to Block VAWA Restrictions
New York – In a decisive stand against the Trump administration’s political maneuvering, Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with 21 other state attorneys general to safeguard funding under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). In an amicus brief filed with the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, the coalition…
AG James’ OSI Launches Probe into Death of Bernie Russo
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a probe into the mysterious death of Bernie Russo, who met his demise on July 1st following an encounter with New York State Police (NYSP) troopers in Norfolk, St. Lawrence County. The grim incident unfolded early morning when state troopers…
James Slams Trump Admin on VAWA Funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the charge against the Trump administration’s controversial moves to restrict funding under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). In a bold move, AG James has joined forces with 20 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief. The legal action targets the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent…
