Tag: Q3 2025
James Sues DHS Over $33M MTA Terror Funds Cut
James Sues DHS Over $33M MTA Terror Funds Cut NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James went on the offensive today, filing a lawsuit and an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Secretary Kristi Noem and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The target? An unlawful withholding of $33,898,500…
Ex-Tax Auditor Plunkett Hit with Tax Fraud Charges
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the charges against Alton Plunkett, a former auditor with the New York Department of Taxation and Finance, for his involvement in a massive tax fraud scheme with RCI Hospitality Holdings. Plunkett is accused of accepting bribes from RCI executives, including complimentary trips to their strip clubs, in…
Queens Civilian Fatality Triggers OSI Probe into NYPD Off-Duty Officer
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a probe into the tragic death of a civilian that occurred on September 27, 2025, in Queens. The incident involves an off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer who was driving on Francis Lewis Boulevard when his vehicle collided…
Indivior Peddled Unapproved Opioid Fix, Lied to NY Officials
NEW YORK – Indivior, Inc., a multinational pharmaceutical behemoth, is reeling after New York Attorney General Letitia James slammed the brakes on their misleading marketing of Opvee, a generic nalmefene touted as an opioid overdose reversal drug. The AG’s office discovered Indivior actively pushed Opvee to public officials across New York State, falsely presenting it…
NY AG Sues DHS Over Illegal Cut to MTA’s $33M Security Fund
New York – In a stunning move, New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed an emergency lawsuit against Secretary Kristi Noem and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accusing them of illegally withholding $33 million in transit security funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The AG’s office demands a temporary restraining order…
Indivior Halted for Misleading Opioid Overdose Drug Marketing
New York – In a groundbreaking move against deceptive pharmaceutical practices, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today the settlement of a landmark case with Indivior, Inc., halting the company’s misleading promotion of its opioid overdose drug, Opvee. Despite being unauthorized by the New York State Department of Health for over-the-counter use, Indivior had…
Queens Civilian Fatality: NYPD Officer Under Scrutiny
New York – In a grim development on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a civilian caused by an off-duty NYPD officer. The incident occurred at approximately 7:58 p.m. when the officer was attempting a left-hand turn and…
Nassau Cop Walks Away from Salomone Fatality
New York – A report from the Office of Special Investigation under New York Attorney General Letitia James has exonerated a Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) officer in the tragic death of Morgan Salomone, who perished on November 22, 2024, after being struck by an NCPD vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 6:26 a.m. when…
James Sues DHS Over $100M Funding Grab
NEW YORK – The federal government is holding communities hostage, and New York Attorney General Letitia James is fighting back. James today joined a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accusing the agency of illegally diverting critical funds from states refusing to fully cooperate…
James Halts Illegal DOE Cuts to NY Energy Programs
New York Attorney General Letitia James has scored a decisive victory in the fight against federal funding cuts for state energy programs. The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) cap on reimbursement costs is unlawful, preserving millions in state energy funding. In a landmark decision, Judge…
