Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today released the following statement after Judge Mary S. McElroy granted the State’s motion to dismiss the civil complaint brought by the Department of Justice in United States vs. Amore.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced an agreement with Smithfield Public Schools (the District) which responds to a civil rights complaint concerning the school district’s failure to respond appropriately to an incident involving the bullying of a Smithfield freshman which reportedly involved antisemitic epithets and conduct. The Resolution, which was approved this evening by the Smithfield Public School Committee, outlines a series of preventative and corrective actions to which the District must adhere. Additionally, the Attorney General released a Letter of Resolution sent to the Smithfield Public School Committee Chair today, which also serves as the Office’s report on its investigation.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Fall River man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of the murder of 35-year-old Biniam Tsegai and the shooting of 28-year-old Merhawi Berhe in 2022.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after a jury sided with a coalition of 27 states and against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve two consecutive life sentences for the murder of 44-year-old Angel Rodriguez at a Mother’s Day party in 2023.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor in announcing a lawsuit against President Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenging his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections by restricting voter eligibility and mail voting to lists of voters pre-authorized by the federal government. The lawsuit will be filed in the District of Massachusetts later today.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 23 attorneys general in issuing the following statement ahead of oral arguments for Trump v. Barbara.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 states and local governments in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule and return to outdated standards that harm the environment and public health.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agreements, and mutual interest agreements.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Massachusetts man has been found guilty in Kent County Superior Court of child molestation.
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