Tag: September 2025
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…
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…
Nassau PD Officer Cleared in Morgan Salomone Death
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released its report exonerating a Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) officer in the tragic death of Morgan Salomone. The investigation, which examined body-worn and security camera footage, interviews with officers, and comprehensive legal analysis, determined that a prosecutor could not prove beyond a…
James Stops Illegal DOE Energy Funding Cuts
New York – In a pivotal victory for the state’s energy initiatives, Attorney General Letitia James has successfully challenged and overturned the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) arbitrary funding cuts. The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon ruled in favor of the State, declaring the DOE’s cap on state energy program funds as…
James & Attorneys General Vow to Protect Mifepristone
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with 19 other attorneys general to denounce the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary’s decision to reexamine mifepristone, a crucial abortion medication. ‘For over 25 years, mifepristone has proven its safety and efficacy…
