Tag: Q2 2025
New York AG Freezes $300,000 in Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the freezing of $300,000 in cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scam targeting Russian-speaking New Yorkers. The scammers, based in Vietnam, lured victims with deceptive social media ads in Russian, promising high returns on investments in fake cryptocurrency trading platforms. The joint investigation involved the Office of…
ICE Nabs NYC Comptroller Lander – AG James Calls Arrest ‘Shocking’
NEW YORK – A political firestorm erupted today after New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at 26 Federal Plaza. The arrest, which occurred outside the federal courthouse, has been swiftly condemned by New York Attorney General Letitia James as a blatant abuse of power and…
NY AG Slams ICE for Lander Arrest
New York – In a scathing rebuke to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement today, condemning the arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. The incident occurred at the federal courthouse at 26 Federal Plaza. “This is profoundly unacceptable,” AG James stated. “Arresting Comptroller…
MoneyGram Hit with $250K Fine for Botched Transfers
NEW YORK – International money transfer giant MoneyGram International, Inc., and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., (MoneyGram) is coughing up $250,000 to New York State after a hard-hitting investigation by Attorney General Letitia James exposed years of shoddy practices that left customers’ hard-earned cash hanging in the balance. The company, which moves money for hundreds of…
Sackler Family’s $7.4B Opioid Settlement Announced
New York – The shadow of the Sackler family looms no more as New York Attorney General Letitia James declared a monumental $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its infamous owners, the Sacklers, for their pivotal role in the opioid epidemic. Secured by AG James, this landmark agreement, hailed by all 55 state attorneys…
MoneyGram Hit With $250K Fine for Consumer Rip-Offs
NEW YORK – MoneyGram International, Inc. and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. (MoneyGram) are $250,000 poorer today after New York Attorney General Letitia James slammed the international money transfer giant for years of consumer abuse. The AG’s office alleges MoneyGram routinely failed to deliver funds on time, stonewalled legitimate refund requests, and generally treated customers with…
Albany Cop’s Off-Duty Crash Leads to Civilian Death: OSI Launches Probe
New York – The grim road to justice took another turn as the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) swung into action, opening a probe into the tragic incident that led to the civilian’s death on June 2, 2025. The scene was Old Loudon Road in Latham, where an off-duty Colonie Police…
Monsanto/Bayer Pays $3.2M for Pollinator Poisoning
Monsanto/Bayer Pays $3.2M for Pollinator Poisoning NEW YORK – Bayer CropScience and Monsanto are shelling out $3.2 million, but it’s not for victims of their allegedly toxic weedkiller – it’s a settlement designed to greenwash their image after years of facing accusations that Roundup® is a killer of bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. New…
MoneyGram Fined $250K for Violating Consumer Protection Laws
New York – In a landmark move against financial malpractice, New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $250,000 settlement from MoneyGram International, Inc., and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. (collectively, ‘MoneyGram’) for flagrant violations of consumer protection laws. The AG’s office alleged that MoneyGram failed to transfer funds on time or provide timely refunds,…
$7.4B Settlement Hits Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family for Opioid Crisis
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a monumental $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, responsible for the devastating opioid crisis that has ravaged the United States. Attorney General James secured this historic deal in January, ending the Sacklers’ control of Purdue and ensuring funds are directed towards addiction treatment,…
