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Beware of the Terrifying Kidnap-for-Ransom Scam Targeting Parents: Indiana Attorney General Urges Vigilance

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A lawyer in Indiana is urging parents to remain vigilant against a brazen cybercrime involving a fake kidnapping scheme. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning about this escalating scam across the state and the United States. Attorney General Todd Rokita emphasizes the need for extra caution among parents whose children are traveling abroad or attending school overseas. According to Rokita, scammers may target unsuspecting parents by obtaining photos of their children in secluded areas or from social media, or by pretending to have kidnapped them. Once the crook sends a photo to … Read more

Criminal Defense Attorney Caught in Sting Operation Attempting to Solicit Prostitute, Ohio Attorney General Announces

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A criminal defense attorney specializing in solicitation cases was recently apprehended in Ohio for attempting to hire a prostitute, announced Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost last week. The attorney, Kenneth Martin, was one of two men caught in a sting operation conducted by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. Both individuals were allegedly attempting to purchase sex services. According to reports, Martin came across a prostitution ad on a website associated with human trafficking. He agreed to pay $180 to someone he believed was a prostitute and arranged to meet them … Read more

Texas Attorney General Alleges Pornography Giant Aylo Violates State’s Age Verification Law, Files Lawsuit Seeking Accountability

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Austin, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action against Aylo, the owner of popular pornography websites including Pornhub, alleging that the company is violating the state’s recently enacted age verification law. The lawsuit filed by Paxton accuses Aylo of failing to implement reasonable age verification measures on its websites, as required by law. The attorney general argues that Aylo’s actions harm Texas children and adolescents. The state law in question mandates that pornographic websites use measures to ensure that viewers accessing their content are at least 18 years old. Paxton’s lawsuit … Read more

Deputy Attorney General Clara Levers’ Vision for a Fair and Just Yolo Superior Court

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Woodland, California – With the upcoming March 5 primary election in California, local races in Yolo County have taken center stage. Among these races is the competition for an open seat on the Yolo Superior Court bench. Clara Levers, a Deputy Attorney General, is one of the candidates vying for this position. As the election approaches, the Daily Democrat reached out to Levers and other candidates in contested races to learn more about their platforms, priorities, and qualifications. Levers, a graduate of UC Davis School of Law, brings two decades of legal experience to her … Read more