New Hampshire reached a $40.5 million settlement with opioid manufacture Johnson & Johnson in early September. Photos with cell phones are p. Posted: January 27, 2023. U.S. Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems. From the complaint: "[T]he 2022 Investment Duties Rule makes changes that authorize fiduciaries to and promote "nonpecuniary benefits" when making investment decisions. On February 16, 2023, the Hillsborough County Grand Jury - Southern District returned indictments charging Mr. Gagnon with one count of attempted murder for shooting Carlos Quintong with a firearm with a purpose that the crime of murder be committed. Director, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Concord, NH --Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald and Department of Employment Security Commissioner George Copadis announce that Allison Roy of Milton Mills, New Hampshire, was indicted on December 19, 2019, in Strafford County Superior Court, on one count of unemployment compensation fraud, a class A felony.The charges and allegations set forth in the indictment are merely accusations, and . "That's been the focus of my administration from day one. Any unsolicited text message that claims to be from the DMV is a scam. January 27, 2023, Contact: employers and patients with options for lower cost and high quality health care services," Formella said in a Friday news release . Telephone: 603-271-3658, letter urges Congress to pass legislation. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375 State attorneys general have little to no authority in holding airline companies accountable for unacceptable behavior towards consumers. Press Releases Contact . Do not click on a link contained in a text message from someone you do not know. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375. Specifically, Mr. Gagnon was indicted for purposely causing Robert Prest's death by striking him multiple times in the head and, in an alternative count, for knowingly causing his death while attempting to commit a robbery using a deadly weapon--a hatchet. The Attorney General's Advisory Committee (AGAC) requested that the White Collar Fraud Subcommittee of the AGAC, under the leadership of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace (Chair), recommend relevant policies and procedures for consideration. February 24, 2023, Contact: "My fellow attorneys general and I are working aggressively to hold accountable the companies that created and fueled this crisis. "Dollars and cents should be driving crucial and potentially risky investment decisions for people, and the policy objectives of an asset manager should not play a role. Investigators released new details Monday about the search for missing 7-year-old New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery. February 17, 2023. On February 16, 2023, the Hillsborough County . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 3, 2022 John Farley Appointed as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire by Attorney General Merrick Garland CONCORD - John J. Farley was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire effective January 1, 2022. Attorneys News Items per page February 22, 2023 Man Pleads Guilty for Sexually Assaulting a 14-Year-Old and Strangling a Dating Partner U.S. Attorney Sellinger Announces Implementation of New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy Forsage Founders Indicted in $340M DeFi Crypto Scheme State of New Hampshire v. Logan Clegg, 217-2022-CR-01226. Joining General Formella are the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. For Immediate Release The Mallinckrodt bankruptcy plan, under which New Hampshire will receive payments, has been confirmed by the court. CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE - Today, United States Attorney Emily Gray Rice and New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster announced the formation of an inter-office team of experienced, career prosecutors targeting the prosecution of opiate overdose deaths in New Hampshire. Telephone: 603-271-3658, https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/about-dhhs/advisory-organizations/nh-opioid-abatement-trust-fund-advisory-commission. Press Releases . A copy of the final report, as well as images and video recordings presented at the briefing, will be available on the Department of Justice website, https://www.doj.nh.gov/multimedia/index.htm, at the start of the briefing. One inmate suffered serious. The opioid manufacturer Endo filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Between December 21, 2021, and September 30, 2022, MacArthur knowingly represented she was providing needed services to a New Hampshire Medicaid member when in fact she was not providing such services. It will also require significant improvements in how Walmart's pharmacies handle opioids, including complying with robust new oversight measures to prevent fraudulent prescriptions and flag suspicious prescriptions. Telephone: 603-271-3658. John Kasich September 22, 2015 MARINE COMBAT VETERAN AND FORMER NH CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE WARD SCOTT THINKS JOHN KASICH SHOULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Support of Medication Abortion at CVS, Walgreens Stores. Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications Around 9:52 p.m. on New Year's Day, Gilford police officers responded to Varney Point Road for a 911 call about a resident armed with a knife, the New Hampshire attorney general's office said . Benjamin.J.Agati@doj.nh.gov | (603) 419-0124 In another reported scam, a New Hampshire consumer reported receiving a text message from an individual that falsely represented they worked for the DMV and needed the consumer to text them back in order to update the consumers driving status. 03/26/2020: New Hampshire Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Unit Issues Scam Alert as a result of the COVID-19 Outbreak; The text message encourages the recipient to click on a link in order to claim their cash prize. Mass relay dial 7-1-1 and connect via main number. Finally, Mr. Gagnon was indicted on three counts of theft by unauthorized taking for knowingly obtaining or exercising control over three items: a Jeep SUV owned by Brian LaCroix of Peterborough; a firearm owned by Mr. Prest; and Mr. Prest's BMW sedan. This request comes after attorneys general have received thousands of complaints from outraged passengers, claiming airlines have failed in their service responsibilities, causing significant frustrations and unnecessary challenges. James T. Boffetti, Deputy Attorney General In that incident, a private citizen exchanged gunfire with Christopher Coppola (age 43) outside the private citizen's home, and three officers from the Derry Police Department who responded to that active shooter situation subsequently also exchanged gunfire with Mr. Coppola. New Hampshire previously filed complaints against opioid manufacturers Purdue Pharma and Mallinckrodt. Attorney General James Announces Price Gouging Rules to Protect Consumers and Small Businesses. In one reported scam, New Hampshire consumers report receiving a text message claiming that the DMV is awarding the consumer with a cash prize for being a safe driver. Do not provide money or personal information over the phone or by email to someone you do not know. I thank Attorney General Formella and the team at the New Hampshire Department of Justice for their continued work to improve distributor practices and ensure financial accountability for their actions. Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications NEWS RELEASE Contact: Public Information Office Phone: (603) 892-4478 105 Pleasant Street Email: pio@doc.nh.gov . Office of the Attorney General Press Release New Hampshire Man Charged With Trafficking Marijuana, Illegally Distributing Tobacco and Flavored Vaping Products Investigators Seized 750 Pounds of Marijuana, 250 Boxes of Illegal Vapes and $540,000 in U.S. Currency For immediate release: 6/17/2021 Office of Attorney General Maura Healey Additional information is not expected to be released unless there are significant developments in Concord, NH Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Stacey Hayes, age 49, of Hudson, New Hampshire, has been indicted for theft and Medicaid fraud in connection with fraudulent claims for non-emergency medical transportation services. 04/10/2020: Secretary of State Gardner, Attorney General MacDonald Release COVID-19 Absentee Voting Memorandum; . The Office of Attorney General does not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of the translations provided. Feb 27, 2023. . Federal law currently places the central responsibility for addressing violations of airline consumer protection with the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT), but the agency has not kept up with the escalating issues. New Hampshire Department of Justice33 Capitol Street | Concord, NH | 03301 Mr. Coppola was shot and killed during this incident. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not send unsolicited text messages to consumers. Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications The New Hampshire Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a right-to-know case that could have major implications for police transparency in the state. This adds to the important progress we have already achieved through our settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors and our efforts are far from over. ", "The opioid crisis has devastated too many Granite State families," said Attorney General John Formella. A "watershed" moment for New Hampshire The release of these names completes a two-stage process for disclosure as required by legislation passed in 2021. Press Release For Immediate Release Contact Communications Director 6032712121 | Sununu.Press@nh.gov State of New Hampshire v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Concord, NH Today, the State of New Hampshire filed a lawsuit in the United States Supreme Court over Massachusetts' unconstitutional tax grab. Thomas.T.Worboys@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-1181 Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella today announces that he has agreed to join a national settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. New Hampshire Department of Justice33 Capitol Street | Concord, NH | 03301 Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications This Google translation feature is provided for informational purposes only. Portable Document Format (.pdf). Financial Analyst/Investigator Timothy E. Brackett and Investigator Eric W. Shirley, also of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, investigated the matter based on a referral from Regency Home Health and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services' Program Integrity Unit. Benjamin J. Agati, Senior Assistant Attorney General The New Hampshire Attorney General released an updated version of the Laurie List on Tuesday disclosing the names of 174 officers with sustained misconduct on their records. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375. Customers should not have to deal with issues like delayed airline refunds, baggage fee charges for luggage that is not delivered at the end of a flight, or extra charges for parents to sit with their young children on a plane.". We are committed to bringing much needed funding to fight the opioid crisis in New Hampshire.". Asset managers should not have an automatic green light to just start directing trillions of U.S. retirement dollars into ESG investments without their clients' directing them to, and that's exactly what they'll get starting next week if we don't stop this," said Attorney General Formella. Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a 25-state coalition lawsuit over a Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. If you test positive for COVID-19 and have symptoms, antiviral medication can help! The document's initial section was. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375 Thomas T. Worboys, Senior Assistant Attorney General michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375. Understanding Recent Changes to New Yorks Gun Laws, Attorney General James Calls Out Florida Governor DeSantis for Violating Students Right to Privacy, Attorney General James Leads Coalition to Support New Mexicos Actions to Safeguard Abortion Access, Attorney Generals Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Ontario County, Attorney General James Recovers $24,000 in Stolen Wages for Former Employees of So-Called Worker Cooperative, Attorney General James Announces Price Gouging Rules to Protect Consumers and Small Businesses, Attorney General James Secures Over $7.1 Million from Former Saratoga County Nursing Home for Years of Fraud and Neglect, Attorney General James Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Brian Astarita, Attorney General James Stops Home Care Company from Deceiving Patients and Caregivers, Attorney General James Sues Cryptocurrency Platform for Failing to Register in New York, Attorney General James and Multistate Coalition Support CVS and Walgreens for Offering Medication Abortion, Attorney General James Statement on Decision to Uphold Donald Trump Contempt Order, Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition to Defend and Protect Access to Medication Abortion, Attorney General James Successfully Defends New Yorks Rent Stabilization Laws, Attorney General James Secures $410,000 from Tech Companies for Illegally Promoting Spyware and Violating New Yorkers Privacy, Attorney General James Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Paul Weeden, Attorney General James Files Lawsuit to Dissolve Corporation Impersonating Brooklyn Grocery Store, Attorney General James and Eight AGs Applaud Biden-Harris Administration Housing Protection Plan, Attorney General James Seeks Information from Madison Square Garden Regarding Use of Facial Recognition Technology to Deny Entry to Venues, Attorney General James Sues Google for Monopolies in Digital Advertising, Attorney General James Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government, Attorney General James Recovers Over $422,000 for Hundreds of Long Island Tenants Illegally Denied Security Deposits, Attorney General James and Multistate Coalition Secure $24 Million from Cryptocurrency Platform Nexo for Operating Illegally, Attorney General James Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Delroy Morris, Attorney General James Addresses Mental Health Crisis in Western New York in Public Hearing, Attorney General James and Multistate Coalition Support EPA Finding on Danger of Plane Fuel. Telephone: 603-271-3658, https://www.doj.nh.gov/multimedia/index.htm.