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Attorney General Ford joins coalition urging SCOTUS protection for minority voters' rights
Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced his participation in a coalition of 20 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reaffirm that states should have the first opportunity to redraw legislative maps in response to potential...
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Attorney General Ford files charges against six Nevadans over fake elector claims
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the filing of charges in Carson City Justice Court concerning the 2020 "fake electors" case.
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Las Vegas man sentenced for attempted sexual assault
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced the sentencing of Justin King, a Las Vegas resident, to six to 20 years in prison.
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Federal judge halts Kroger-Albertsons merger amid antitrust concerns
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has expressed approval following a federal judge's decision to halt the merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest supermarket chains in the United States.
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Attorney General Ford releases 2024 statewide use of force report
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has released the 2024 annual report on statewide use of force data.
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Nevada AG meets Quintana Roo governor for cross-border crime talks
Earlier this week, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford met with Mara Lezama Espinosa, the governor of Quintana Roo, and over a dozen Mexican attorneys general.
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Nevada AG releases 'Know Your Rights' guides for immigrants and employers
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the release of two "Know Your Rights" documents aimed at informing immigrants and their employers about their legal rights.
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Attorney General Ford announces $49.1M settlements with pharmaceutical companies
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced two cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, amounting to $49.1 million.
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Attorney General Aaron Ford highlights achievements in recent biennial report
Earlier this month, Attorney General Aaron Ford's office submitted its biennial report to the Nevada Legislature and Governor Joe Lombardo. The document, spanning over 50 pages, details the achievements of the Office of the Attorney General over the past two years.
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Nevada offers new grant opportunities for anti-violence programs
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the availability of grants aimed at combating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The funding opportunity is open to Nevada law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial offices, courts, and non-profit organizations through the Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutor (STOP) and Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) grants.
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Attorney General Ford announces court victory against Google for unlawful monopoly
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant court victory in the antitrust case against Google. This legal action was part of a broader coalition of attorneys general connected to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, targeting Google's anti-competitive practices.
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Attorney General Ford requests expedited appeal in fake electors case
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court requesting expedited consideration of appeals in the "fake electors" cases. The request aims to clarify the path forward for prosecuting these crimes.
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Attorney General Ford appeals dismissal of fake electors case to Nevada Supreme Court
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court following Judge Holthus's decision to dismiss the case against six individuals accused of submitting fake elector certificates in the 2020 presidential election.
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Attorney General Ford receives Thurgood Marshall Justice Award from AAMPGC Network
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today that he has been honored with the Thurgood Marshall Justice Award by the National Bar Association’s African American Managing Partners and General Counsel (AAMPGC) Network. The award recognizes individuals who have prioritized public service throughout their careers.
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Nevada Attorney General shares resources after Change Healthcare cyberattack
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that his Bureau of Consumer Protection is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach.
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Attorney General Ford comments on Supreme Court's domestic abusers firearm ban decision
Carson City, NV — Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi.
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Attorneys general defend DEI initiatives against recent criticisms
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today his participation in a coalition of 19 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, to issue a letter defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The letter addresses the American Bar Association (ABA), Fortune 100 company CEOs, and other leaders to counter what they describe as baseless attacks on DEI efforts.
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Settlement reached over alleged deceptive marketing by Johnson & Johnson
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today that he and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products containing talc. As part of this settlement, pending judicial approval, Nevada will receive $6,131,236.22.
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Attorneys general call for DOJ probe into Garrett Foster's murder following Texas pardon
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced his participation in a coalition of 13 attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the July 2020 murder of Garrett Foster. Foster was protesting racial injustice when he was shot and killed by Daniel Perry in Austin, Texas. Although a jury found Perry guilty of murder in April 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardoned him earlier this month, citing Texas’ “Stand Your Ground” law.
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AG Ford joins antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today that he has joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, has monopolized the live entertainment industry and increased prices for live shows in Nevada and across the country.