Tag: October 2025
Rochester Cop Fatality: AG James OSI Finds No Justification for Use of Force
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has issued a Notification of Investigative Findings in the tragic death of Akintunde Campbell, who succumbed to injuries following an encounter with Rochester Police Department (RPD) officers on July 31, 2025. The OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able…
Judge Orders Fed Govt to Use SNAP Contingency Funds Amid Shutdown
New York – In a decisive victory for millions of Americans, New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a court order requiring the federal government to utilize its contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing shutdown. The ruling came after AG James and a coalition of 25 other state…
Rochester Man Shot Dead by Police: No Charges Filed
ROCHESTER, NY – Akintunde Campbell, 32, is dead after a July 31st encounter with Rochester Police Department (RPD) officers on Ernestine Street. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) announced today that, following a full investigation, a prosecutor would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officers’…
Officer’s Use of Deadly Force in Centereach Death Scrutinized
New York – A chilling chapter in the city’s law enforcement history unfolded yesterday as the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under Attorney General Letitia James released a Notification of Investigative Findings on the tragic death of Emilson Joan Ordoñez-Banegas, who met his demise on July 13 following an encounter with Suffolk County Police Department…
NYPD Officer’s Deadly Force Cleared in Centereach Slaying
New York – The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under Attorney General Letitia James has released a Notification of Investigative Findings detailing the outcome of their probe into the fatal shooting of Emilson Joan Ordoñez-Banegas by Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) officers on July 13, 2025. The OSI concluded that a prosecutor could not prove…
James Forces Feds to Fund SNAP, Blocks Food Stamp Cuts
NEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James landed a crucial blow against federal callousness today, securing a court ruling forcing the Biden Administration to unlock billions in contingency funds and keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) running despite the ongoing government shutdown. Millions faced immediate hunger if James hadn’t acted, and the feds were…
James Warns NY Donors: Melissa Hurricane Scams Rising
NEW YORK – As the Caribbean reels from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, New York Attorney General Letitia James is issuing a stark warning: predators are already circling, attempting to exploit the generosity of New Yorkers through fraudulent charitable schemes. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is urging extreme caution to anyone considering donating…
Gang Leader Juan Rodriguez Sentenced for Major Drug Smuggling Ring
New York – Juan Rodriguez, the former head of a notorious gang, was sentenced today to multiple decades in prison after being found guilty of orchestrating a large-scale drug smuggling ring. The sentencing followed an extensive investigation and trial that revealed Rodriguez’s extensive network involved transporting thousands of kilograms of drugs into the United States.…
NY AG Sues USDA Over Illegal SNAP Benefit Suspension
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), charging it with illegal suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The coalition, which includes 24 other state leaders and the District of Columbia, argues that USDA’s refusal to issue November…
James Battles Trump Admin on Trans Health Ed.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has scored a victory against the Trump administration in a landmark court battle over the suppression of transgender and nonbinary health information in sexual education programs. In a statement released today, James emphasized that ‘politics has no place’ in youth health education, lambasting the illegal attempt by the previous…
