Tag: Q2 2025
Off-Duty Officer’s Crash Kills Civilian in Albany
New York – A somber investigation has been initiated by the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) within the New York Attorney General’s office. The probe centers around a tragic incident that occurred on May 27, 2025, when a civilian lost his life following a collision with an off-duty Colonie Police Department (CPD) officer. That evening,…
Bayer & Monsanto Pay $3.2M for Poisoning Bees
Bayer & Monsanto Pay $3.2M for Poisoning Bees NEW YORK – Bayer CropScience and Monsanto are shelling out $3.2 million, but it’s not a conviction in criminal court. It’s a settlement, and the payout is going towards fixing the damage *they* caused. New York Attorney General Letitia James and The New York Community Trust announced…
Lehman Brothers: SEC Still Picking at the Bones
NEW YORK – The ghosts of Lehman Brothers continue to haunt Wall Street, and the Securities and Exchange Commission isn’t letting anyone forget it. While the 2008 financial crisis feels like a lifetime ago, the SEC is still meticulously picking through the wreckage, pursuing legal action and attempting to hold accountable those who allegedly manipulated…
Merrill Lynch Hit with SEC Fine, Details Still Shrouded
NEW YORK – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just dropped a notice regarding Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., but the details are locked behind a wall of PDF gibberish. The agency’s press release, a digital brick of unreadable code, confirms a penalty levied against the financial giant, but offers zero transparency about…
Piper Jaffray Hit with SEC Fine: Millions in Illegal Trading
Piper Jaffray Hit with SEC Fine: Millions in Illegal Trading NEW YORK, NY – Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. is feeling the heat after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slapped the firm with a substantial penalty for systemic failures in supervising its brokers. The SEC alleges a pattern of unchecked, illegal trading activity that went…
UBS Warberg Hit with SEC Fine for Recordkeeping Failures
NEW YORK, NY – Wall Street giant UBS Warberg LLC, formerly known as UBC Securities, is feeling the heat after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) levied a substantial fine for widespread failures in its recordkeeping practices. The SEC alleges the firm routinely failed to maintain and preserve off-channel communications, a critical component of ensuring…
AG James Launches Election Protection Hotline for June Primary
New York Attorney General Letitia James today unveiled a critical Election Protection Hotline to ensure that voters can cast their ballots without hurdles during the upcoming June 24, 2025 primary election. The hotline, accessible at (866) 390-2992, will be operational from June 14 through June 25, and on Election Day itself. It is designed to…
James Blocks President’s Illegal Vote Grab
New York Attorney General Letitia James has scored a decisive victory in the battle to protect American democracy. The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted a preliminary injunction, halting an executive order from the federal administration aimed at seizing control over elections. Attorney General James and a coalition of 18 other…
Aneva Gym Sued for Ripping Off Queens Customers
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Atlas Risen Corp., doing business as Aneva Gym, is in the crosshairs of New York Attorney General Letitia James, accused of systematically misleading customers and violating state laws designed to protect health club members. The Attorney General’s office alleges a pattern of deceptive practices, including a refusal to provide basic…
Trump Admin’s Aid Freeze Challenged by NY AG
New York – In a bold move against the Trump administration’s controversial policy decisions, New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined 23 other state attorneys general in challenging the authority to halt billions of dollars in funding for critical foreign assistance programs. This lawsuit targets the illegal attempts by the former administration to shut…
