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State of Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha ,

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Pawtucket man found guilty under Kristen’s Law following death of 35-year-old mother

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. ...

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Attorney General Neronha welcomes 14 recent legal hires

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. ...

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Attorney General Neronha urges OHIC to “be bold” in efforts to strengthen primary care

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha submitted public comments to the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) in response to proposed amendments to its regulations governing primary care.  The Attorney General urges OHIC to consider bolder proposals to mitigate the negative effects of two serious issues that challenge the delivery of primary care in Rhode Island: the burden of prior authorization and the lack of retention of primary care physicians. ...

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