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

Press Releases

Statement from Attorney General Neronha on review of vaccine distribution by Lifespan and Care New England

"In late January 2021, the Attorney General's Office undertook a review of Lifespan and Care New England (CNE) in response to public reports that Lifespan and CNE had offered their respective board members an opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, which at that time was in limited supply and intended for the use of frontline healthcare workers." ...

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Providence police officer found guilty of simple assault

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence police officer was found guilty in 6th Division District Court of simple assault, stemming from an April 19, 2020 incident during the arrest of an East Providence man. ...

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Attorney General Neronha Disappointed in Purdue Plan

PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today expressed disappointment when reacting to the plan Purdue Pharma filed in bankruptcy court. Along with 23 other states and the District of Columbia, Attorney General Neronha released the below statement: ...

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Providence man sentenced to serve 5 years in state prison on firearms and drug charges

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced on February 26, 2021 in Providence County Superior Court to serve 5 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to felony charges. The charges stem from his arrest in 2020 by the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force while in possession of cocaine, fentanyl, and an illegal firearm. ...

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AG Neronha renews call for grand jury reporting law

The Attorney General will testify before the House Judiciary Committee tonight at 7 p.m. in support of his proposed legislation to allow grand juries, in limited circumstances, to issue reports when in the public interest ...

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