NEWS

Jun 13, 2019, 16:42 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (April 1, 2019) - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today applauded the guilty verdict in a north Missouri murder case, as well as the work done by the City of Macon Police Department and the Macon County Sheriff’s Department in investigating the violent stabbing death of Ryan Perkins. The crime occurred in Macon, Missouri in October of 2016. AG Schmitt’s Office assisted Macon County Prosecuting Attorney, Joshua Meisner, in trying the case.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:40 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (April 5, 2019) - On Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., representatives of the Missouri Attorney General’s office and the Better Business Bureau are offering a free “Shred Day” to safely dispose of sensitive documents, cell phones, tablets and laptops. This is a great opportunity for citizens to safely and properly dispose of sensitive information to avoid opening themselves up to potential scams or fraud. Representatives will be located at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield, MO 65803.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:38 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (April 5, 2019) – Yesterday, Missouri Attorney General announced a lawsuit against the City of Diamond for enforcing ticket quotas and using tickets to generate additional municipal revenue. Enforcing ticket quotas and using abusive ticketing tactics are in violation of reforms brought by Senate Bill 5, Senate Bill 572, and Senate Bill 765.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:36 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (April 4, 2019) – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office filed a lawsuit today in Ray County Circuit Court against the City of Wood Heights, alleging violations of the Missouri Sunshine Law. The lawsuit alleges that the City of Wood Heights held a closed-session vote to disband its police department in April 2018 without giving public notice, as is required by the Sunshine Law.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:35 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (April 2, 2019) – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is applauding the conviction of Daniel Martin for sodomy, rape, and molestation of a minor. On March 27, 2019, a Wayne County jury convicted Daniel Martin, 30, of three counts of Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree, one count of Statutory Rape 1st Degree, one count of Attempted Statutory Rape 1st Degree, one count of Attempted Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree, and three counts of Child Molestation 3rd Degree.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:33 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 29, 2019) - In light of recent media reports of Facebook storing millions of passwords in plain text, Attorney General Schmitt encourages Missourians to take this opportunity to change and/or strengthen their Facebook passwords. “These reports of Facebook’s data mismanagement are certainly unsettling, and I want to ensure that Missourians are aware and are taking appropriate steps to secure their information,” said AG Schmitt.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:32 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 28, 2019) – Four years after Senate Bill 5 was passed into law, Attorney General Schmitt is lauding the successes of the bill in curbing ticketing abuse in Missouri’s municipalities. In 2015, then-State Senator Schmitt worked to pass Senate Bill 5 in the wake of the events in Ferguson. Senate Bill 5 was passed to curb abusive fundraising tactics through traffic tickets and other violations.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:27 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 25, 2019) – Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that James R. Butts, 31, pled guilty to unlawful merchandising practices in Pulaski County. In his plea, Butts admitted that he falsely promised a homeowner that, in exchange for $ 9,762 dollars, he and his company Marshfield Landscaping and Fence, LLC would order privacy fence materials and install a residential privacy fence for the homeowner. Despite being paid, Mr. Butts failed to provide any work or materials to the homeowner.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:25 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 22, 2019) – Following Governor Parson’s declaration of a state of emergency due to the flooding in certain parts of Missouri, Attorney General Schmitt renewed his warning to Missourians regarding price gouging and scams. Earlier this week, AG Schmitt warned citizens about construction fraud, charity fraud, and price gouging. During times of emergency and natural disasters, scammers and unscrupulous businesses and individuals take advantage of the displacement and devastation.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:24 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 20, 2019) - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that Dr. Thomas H. Alms of Mount Vernon, pled guilty to committing a class C felony of Medicaid fraud, following an investigation and prosecution by his office. Alms was ordered to repay $200,000.00 to the Medicaid program and surrender his license to practice dentistry and has been placed on probation for five years.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:22 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 19, 2019) - In the wake of major flooding in Missouri, Attorney General Eric Schmitt today released a list of tips and warnings to protect Missourians who have been affected by the flooding from scams and frauds in the coming weeks and months.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:21 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 19, 2019) – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt praised the Supreme Court of Missouri’s ruling against so-called Debtors’ Prisons in the State of Missouri v. George Richey. Attorney General Schmitt filed an amicus brief in this case on January 7th, arguing that no Missouri statute provides clear authority to consider jail debts as court costs. The Supreme Court of Missouri handed down their decision this afternoon, delivered by Judge Mary Russell.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:19 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 18, 2019) - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced his office filed charges in Boone County, Missouri against Kyle McClain of Moberly, Missouri for violating the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. The four-count Felony Complaint alleges that McClain fraudulently sold insurance plans to patrons at Boone County food banks under the guise of helping them get a grant for dental work. However, eligibility for the grant did not require the purchase of McClain’s insurance or any insurance. The State alleges that McClain made intentional misrepresentations relating to the sale of the insurance and illegally profited from his fraudulent scheme.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:17 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 15, 2019) - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that Caruthersville native Felicia Ricks, 38, pled guilty to committing a class C felony of Medicaid fraud. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Ricks was sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department of Corrections and ordered to repay more than $6,000 to the Medicaid program.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:15 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 13, 2019) – Just two weeks after Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced his SAFE Kit initiative, he and his staff hosted a multi-disciplinary group meeting yesterday to further discuss and share input on how to proceed regarding the backlog of untested sexual assault kits in Missouri. The meeting attendees consisted of victim advocates, law enforcement officials, hospital and healthcare representatives, and more.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:09 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 13, 2019) – As Missouri continues to celebrate Sunshine Week, Attorney General Schmitt announced today a new data portal to track Sunshine Law records requests and complaints received by the Attorney General’s Office. The portal is available at http://sunshine.ago.mo.gov and allows citizens and members of the media to review historical data pertaining to Sunshine Law requests and complaints handled by the Attorney General’s Office. The Attorney General’s Office works tirelessly every day to ensure that Sunshine Law requests are fulfilled as quickly as possible.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:07 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 11, 2019) – As Missouri celebrates Sunshine Week, Attorney General Schmitt announced today a redesigned and more user-friendly Sunshine Law Book. One of the changes is an addition of a “Top 10 Things to Know” regarding the Missouri Sunshine Law, open records or meetings, and more. The new book can be found on the Missouri Attorney General’s website at sunshine.ago.mo.gov.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:05 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 8, 2019) – On the last day of National Consumer Protection Week, AG Schmitt is warning Missouri consumers about possible scams that arise during tax season. Scammers and fraudsters take advantage of the confusion that may occur before filing taxes to steal money, identities, or secure information.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:04 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 7, 2019) - The operators of a sweepstakes scam that appeared to target senior citizens have agreed to forfeit a record $30 million in cash and assets and will be permanently banned from the prize promotion business under a settlement secured by the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Missouri. “Protecting our most vulnerable citizens, including the elderly, is something that I dedicate myself to every single day,” said AG Schmitt.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:02 PM by AG Schmitt

Jefferson City, Mo. (March 5, 2019) – Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office has filed suit against four Florida-based businesses, Health Advisors of America, Inc., Duff Insurance Brokerage Inc., America’s Best Insurance Group Inc., and Michael T Smith Insurance Inc., and their Presidents, Michael Smith Jr. and Zachary Cox, for violations of Missouri’s No-Call Law. The lawsuit alleges the Defendants violated Missouri law by making automated telephone calls, or “robocalls,” offering health insurance to Missouri residents who were on the Missouri No-Call list.