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Consumer Alert: AG Henry Warns Pennsylvanians that Big Lots’ Bankruptcy Could Close 64 Stores Across the Commonwealth
Attorney General Michelle Henry is notifying Pennsylvania consumers that Big Lots — one of the nation’s largest closeout retailers — recently announced that it could close the remainder of its stores amidst Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. -
Former Scranton Police Officer and School Resource Officer at Lackawanna County High School Charged with Sexually Abusing Students
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police announced that a former Lackawanna County police officer, who served as a school resource officer at West Scranton High School, has been charged with sexual abuse of five students over a period of years. -
AG Henry Files Lawsuit Against Florida-Based Scammers who Allegedly Posed as Pa. Government to Target New Business Owners
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced her office has submitted for filing a lawsuit against a Florida-based company and its owners for allegedly impersonating the Pennsylvania Department of State as part of a scam to get money from owners of newly-registered businesses. -
Owner of Montgomery County-Based Home Care Agency and 19 Others Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Montgomery County-based home care agency, its owner, and 18 other people, have been charged in a scheme that allegedly defrauded the Medicaid program out of millions of dollars. -
Attorney General Michelle Henry Leads Coalition in Letter to the FCC Seeking Better Customer Service from Internet, Cable, and Voice Providers
Attorney General Michelle Henry is leading a coalition of Attorneys General in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of rules that would require internet, cable, voice, and broadcast satellite providers to take some of the pain out of routine customer service calls and allow for better consumer choices. -
Attorney General Michelle Henry Distributes More Than $800,000 to Victims of Vision Property Management
Attorney General Michelle Henry is pleased to announce that the Office of Attorney General mailed checks totaling more than $800,000 to more than 250 Pennsylvania consumers who were evicted from homes or vacated them under unlawful “rent to own” contracts with Vision Property Management, pursuant to a consent decree with certain defendants approved by the Court earlier this year and a prior settlement with Archway Community Properties. -
Attorney General Michelle Henry Warns Pennsylvanians About Price Gouging Following Winter Storm in Erie
Attorney General Michelle Henry shared the following alert that price gouging protections are in effect in Erie County, following a major storm that deposited more than three feet of snow. -
Nationwide Jeweler that Allegedly Misled Servicemembers Must Reopen Refund Portal so Consumers Owed Millions of Dollars can Claim Money
A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its refund claims process and reach back out to thousands of consumers — mostly, servicemembers — who were duped by misleading marketing and sales practices. -
AG Henry, Pa. State Police Collaboration Nets ‘Large-Scale’ Philly-Based Cocaine Trafficker and 19 Affiliates; Search Warrants Uncover 20 Firearms, 12.5 Pounds of Cocaine
Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with the Pennsylvania State Police and New Jersey State Police, announced charges against 20 alleged cocaine traffickers, who investigators allege, used firearms to protect their “large-scale” trafficking operation in the greater Philadelphia area. -
Washington County Priest Pleads Guilty to Stealing Church Donations, Pays $155K in Restitution
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Washington County-based priest has pleaded guilty to felony theft regarding misappropriations of hundreds of church donation checks, which the priest signed and deposited via ATM transactions for personal use. -
Attorney General Henry Warns of Phishing Scammers who may Contact you about ‘Fraudulent’ Activity to Steal Personal Information
Attorney General Michelle Henry is alerting Pennsylvanians about a phishing scam involving contact with targets about claims of fraudulent activity on the target’s banking account in order to access personal data and information. -
Former Uniontown City Treasurer Convicted of Stealing More Than $106,000 in Taxpayer Funds for Gambling
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Antoinette Hodge, a former treasurer of Uniontown city, was convicted of stealing approximately $106,000 in taxpayer funds collected by the Treasurer’s Office between 2020 and 2021. -
AG Henry Reaches Settlement with California-Based Energy Provider that Allegedly Misled Pennsylvanians into Service Agreements
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with Inspire Clean Energy that will require the California-based energy provider to pay restitution for misleading consumers into service agreements, in addition to other monetary relief. -
Dem Pa. AG candidate: Litigation not part of addressing climate change
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Democrat hoping to replace Michelle Henry as Pennsylvania Attorney General doesn't seem to be willing to push climate change lawsuits against the oil industry, like some local officials have. -
AG Henry Announces $305K Award Against Pastor who Used Church Funds for Personal Purchases
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the founder and pastor of the now-defunct Pennsylvania branch of Peniel Christian Fellowship International has been ordered to pay $305,704 regarding his misuse of ministry funds. -
AG Henry, Pa. State Police Announce Charges Against 22 People in Philadelphia-Based Human Trafficking Organization that Operated for Years
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police announce the disbanding of a long-running, Philadelphia-based human trafficking ring with charges against 22 individuals. -
New Federal ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule that Protects Consumers from Auto-Subscriptions Includes Input from Attorney General Henry-Led Coalition
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the Federal Trade Commission amended the Negative Option Rule, or “Click to Cancel” rule, incorporating many of the changes the Office of Attorney General sought for Pennsylvanians trapped in undesirable subscriptions. -
‘Midwife’ Jailed at Least 8+ Years for Failing to Seek Proper Care for Sullivan County Newborn who Died in 2022
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a woman who acted as a midwife and failed to seek medical care for an ailing baby in Sullivan County during a 2022 home birth will serve 8 ⅔ years to 17 ⅓ years in prison. -
Office of Attorney General Testifies on ‘Misinformation’ about Human Trafficking, How New Section will Expand Education, Enforcement
The Office of Attorney General recently presented testimony at a House Republican Policy Committee hearing about human trafficking in Pennsylvania and how Attorney General Michelle Henry’s newly-formed Human Trafficking Section will promote awareness and education across the Commonwealth. -
Former Greene County District Attorney, Chief of Detectives Charged with Conspiracy, Conflict of Interest by Statewide Investigating Grand Jury
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that charges were filed against former Greene County District Attorney David Russo and former Chief Detective for the Greene County DA’s Office Zachary Sams, following a presentment from the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury.