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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. -
Attorney General Henry Announces Sentencing for Ringleader in Central PA Bank Fraud Scheme
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the sentencing of Tyreese Lewis, the head of an organized conspiracy to defraud central Pennsylvania residents and financial institutions of approximately $2 million. -
Consumer Alert: AG Henry Reminds Homeowners of Their Rights and Warns of “Predatory” Scammers During Hurricane Season
Attorney General Michelle Henry issued a consumer alert warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of home repair or improvement scams as hurricanes begin to impact Pennsylvania. -
FTC issues report on pharmacy benefit managers following AG Henry’s call for more regulation of industry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair said a new report issued by her agency shows that the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry is leading to higher prescription drug costs. -
VERDICT: Former Luzerne County Band Director Convicted of Sexual Assault of Student
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a former band director at a Luzerne County high school was convicted this week of sexual assault for groping a student in 2019. -
Allentown Man to Serve 9 to 24 Years for Sexual Assault of a Minor, Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Online
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Allentown resident, Jacob Torres, was sentenced to 9 to 24 years in prison for the assault of a minor and for disseminating child sexual abuse materials. -
Former North Braddock Police Officer Charged with Dealing Cocaine, Providing Privileged Police Information to Drug Trafficker
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a former North Braddock Police Officer for drug trafficking and providing sensitive law enforcement information to assist a trafficker in avoiding police. -
AG Henry Announces $15M Share for Pa. From Settlement with Marketing Firm that Fueled Opioid Addiction Crisis
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Pennsylvania has joined a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health for damages caused by the marketing firm’s work with Purdue Pharma and other companies, which contributed to the opioid addiction epidemic. -
The Office of Attorney General and Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office Launch New Gun Violence Task Force
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in collaboration with Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala, announced the launch of the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force — a collaborative network targeting illegal purchases and transfers of firearms and the violent crimes that result from those transactions.