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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. -
VERDICT: Head of Luzerne County Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Guilty of Several Felonies
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a jury has convicted the main supplier of a Luzerne County-based drug trafficking organization of numerous felonies. -
Office of Attorney General Testifies to Urgent Need to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud, Supports HB 2064 at Joint Senate Committee Hearing
The Office of the Attorney General presented testimony last week to a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate Committees on Banking and Insurance and Aging and Youth, advocating for House Bill 2064, which would enable banks and other financial institutions to offer greater protections to older Pennsylvanians who often are targets of cyber fraud. -
AG Henry Warns Vehicle Owners to be Vigilant after Recent Arrests of Philadelphia-Based Group Charged with Entering, Stealing Cars with Re-Programmed Key Fobs
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of three Philadelphia men and a juvenile charged in a vehicle-theft ring, and advises vehicle owners to always be vigilant in securing their cars so they are not vulnerable to theft. -
Attorney General Henry Offers Condolences Following the Death of a Philadelphia Police Officer
Attorney General Michelle Henry released the following statement regarding the death of a Philadelphia police officer late Tuesday night, who succumbed to his injuries after being shot during a traffic stop more than two months ago: -
AG Henry Announces New Protections For Pennsylvania Car Buyers
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced an amendment to the Pennsylvania Automotive Industry Trade Practices regulations that provides new protections to Pennsylvanians when shopping for and purchasing motor vehicles. -
Former Mckeesport FOP Officer Charged with Misappropriating more than $1 million in Member Dues, other Funds, from Lodge
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest of a McKeesport detective and former Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) financial officer, on charges related to the theft of more than $1 million from his union lodge. -
Attorney General Michelle Henry Announces Guilty Plea for Cavalcante’s Crime Spree During 13-Day Chester County Manhunt
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Danelo Cavalcante has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from his escape from Chester County Prison and criminal activities while on the run across neighborhoods and the countryside for 13 days in August 2023.