PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of multiple counts of child molestation against a female victim under the age of 14, from 2012 to 2018.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued a warning to Rhode Islanders to remain vigilant against Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposter scams during the current tax season as state and federal tax deadlines approach during the month of April. The Office of the Attorney General has received multiple reports of phone and email IRS imposter scams that attempt to solicit personal and payment information from individuals.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Westerly man was sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to life in prison after pleading to committing the 2018 murder of Jeremy Lehmann in Westerly.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that his Office has filed lawsuits against two auto dealerships for allegedly engaging in unfair consumer pricing practices in violation of Rhode Island’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). In the lawsuits, filed this week in Providence County Superior Court, the Attorney General is seeking a court order to halt further conduct, obtain restitution for consumers where applicable, and impose monetary penalties for violating the DTPA, the state’s principal consumer protection law.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Santa Mota (age 52)
Pawtucket, R.I.
P1-2022-0686A
On March 4, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Santa Mota with one count of possession of cocaine over one kilogram, one count of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, and two counts of conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act.
The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket sometime on or about May 12, 2021. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 30, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.
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Following successful appeal, AG Neronha and eight AG Colleagues secure more than $1 billion in additional funds from the Sacklers to be used for abatement; Rhode Island’s recovery more than doubled.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Mark Santilli (age 60)
North Providence, R.I.
P1-2022-0682A
On February 28, 2022, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Mark Santilli with one count of manslaughter.
The alleged act occurred in the town of North Providence sometime on or about October 20, 2021. The North Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 23, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.
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Today, my Office has filed a motion in Rhode Island Superior Court to appeal and stay yesterday’s decision by the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers to approve the sale of Narragansett Electric to Pennsylvania-based PPL. This proposed transaction would have enormous consequences for all Rhode Islanders, and we will continue to advocate to ensure an electric and gas utility that is in the best interests of Rhode Islanders and that complies with Rhode Island law.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that his Office has filed a lawsuit against two businesses and an individual, allegedly responsible for perpetrating a deceptive scheme targeting thousands of businesses and non-profits throughout the state, seeking a court order to halt further conduct and monetary penalties for violating Rhode Island’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). The Office of the Attorney General worked closely with the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s Office during a months-long investigation into the allegations against the alleged perpetrators.
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