Tag: May 2025
AG James Leads Bipartisan Push Against Youth Substance Abuse
New York – In a bold move to combat the escalating crisis of youth substance abuse, Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general. The group is urging Congress to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a bill designed to curtail drug use among young people…
Minnesota Man Moore Sentenced for Role in Massive Fentanyl Ring
Minnesota Man Moore Sentenced for Role in Massive Fentanyl Ring A federal judge in Minnesota has handed down a significant sentence to 32-year-old Derek Moore, a resident of Minneapolis, for his role in a massive fentanyl trafficking operation. According to court documents, Moore was arrested in 2025 as part of a joint investigation by local…
MINNESOTA MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR HEROIN DISTRIBUTION
A federal judge in Minnesota has sentenced 37-year-old Michael Moore of Minneapolis to 10 years in prison for his role in a large-scale heroin distribution ring. According to court documents, Moore was arrested and charged in 2025 after a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Minneapolis Police Department. Prosecutors alleged that…
9/11 Heroes Face Healthcare Cuts: AG James Demands Action
9/11 Heroes Face Healthcare Cuts: AG James Demands Action NEW YORK – The ghosts of 9/11 aren’t just memories; they’re chronic illnesses, cancers, and the lingering trauma of a nation attacked. Now, those heroes and survivors face a new betrayal: potential cuts to the very healthcare keeping them alive. New York Attorney General Letitia James,…
Kingpin Kruger Busted for $2M Heroin Smuggling Ring
New York – Law enforcement officials today announced the dismantling of a $2 million heroin smuggling operation headed by notorious drug kingpin John Kruger. Authorities seized over 100 kilograms of pure heroin, along with tens of thousands of dollars in cash and several vehicles used in the illegal distribution. According to authorities, Kruger’s ring had…
NY Attorney General James Pushes FAIR Act to Protect Small Biz & Consumers
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the charge for the passage of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices, or FAIR Business Practices Act. This legislation aims to bolster New York’s consumer protection laws against predatory lending, abusive debt collection, junk fees, and other unfair practices. James emphasized the need for…
Paragon USA Gouges Families, Forced to Donate $45K in Formula
Paragon USA Gouges Families, Forced to Donate $45K in Formula BROOKLYN, NY – New York Attorney General Letitia James isn’t letting profiteers off the hook. Today, baby formula supplier Paragon USA & Co., LLC (Paragon) was forced to deliver over $13,500 worth of formula to desperate families in Brooklyn, a direct result of James’ investigation…
Paragon USA Hit with $10,000 Fine for Gouging Baby Formula Prices
New York Attorney General Letitia James has imposed a $10,000 penalty on Paragon USA & Co., LLC (Paragon) for gouging baby formula prices during the critical shortage of 2022. The fine is part of a settlement that also includes a donation of over $13,500 worth of baby formula to Brooklyn families. Attorney General James’ office…
NY AG James Proposes FAIR Act to Counter Predatory Lending
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the charge against deceptive business practices with the introduction of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices, or FAIR Business Practices Act. James asserts that as federal consumer protection agencies weaken, New York must act to shield its citizens from predatory lending, abusive debt collection,…
Braintree Man Sentenced for Heroin Trafficking Ring
GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE – In a harsh blow to the streets of Braintree, Massachusetts, Matthew D. Lane, 32, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a massive heroin trafficking ring. According to court documents, Lane’s operation funneled thousands of dollars’ worth of the deadly opioid into the community, leaving a…
