Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury (Reported December 16, 2024) Wednesday, December 18, 2024 An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. ... Read article
Attorney General Neronha offers information on how to protect yourself following a data breach Saturday, December 14, 2024 In response to the news of a major cyberattack on the Rhode Island State government, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha wants Rhode Islanders to have the information they need to protect themselves following a data breach. ... Read article
Attorney General Neronha issues statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals Decision Friday, December 13, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a statement following Superior Court Justice Brian P. Stern’s Decision on the Office’s motion seeking modification of the Special Mastership. ... Read article
Jury convicts Providence man for second-degree murder Friday, December 13, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been found guilty in Providence Superior Court for the murder of 36-year-old Julio Perez Mejia in 2015. ... Read article
Final Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported December 6, 2024) Wednesday, December 11, 2024 An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. ... Read article
Attorney General Neronha files lawsuit against national real estate management corporation for charging renters illegal application fees and discriminatory behavior Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of a lawsuit against A.R. Building Company, Inc. (ARBC), a national real estate management corporation with properties in Cumberland, East Providence, North Kingstown, and North Smithfield, alleging they violated Rhode Island’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). ... Read article
Pawtucket man found guilty under Kristen’s Law following death of 35-year-old mother Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Pawtucket man has been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of multiple felony drug possession and distribution charges, including delivering fentanyl that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Tokie Zammerelli in 2022. This case marks the first trial and the first conviction after trial under Kristen’s Law. ... Read article
Following trial, jury convicts Providence woman of deadly DUI Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence woman has been convicted in Providence Superior Court of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed 38-year-old Andrea Bosworth in 2017. ... Read article
Attorney General Neronha welcomes 14 recent legal hires Monday, December 09, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced 14 recent legal hires within the Office of the Attorney General. Additionally, the Office is also now accepting applications for the 2025 Clifton Clerkship Program, with more information available on the Attorney General’s website. ... Read article
Attorney General Neronha issues statement on First Circuit Decision on truck tolls Friday, December 06, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a statement following the decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit allowing for the resumption of RhodeWorks truck tolls in Rhode Island. ... Read article