Kentucky: Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General Conway Announces Supreme Court Decision Supporting Consumers
Friday, May 09, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today commended a recent decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court upholding a verdict against a used car dealer who violated the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act in its dealings with a young couple.
Attorney General Jack Conway Announces Agreement With Facebook To Make Site Safer
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia have reached an agreement with Facebook to better protect children from predators and inappropriate content.
Former Simpson County Chamber Executive Director Sentenced to Prison for Theft
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that on Friday, April 18, 2008, the Franklin Circuit Court sentenced Karen Eaton, former executive director of the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce, to one year in prison and ordered her to repay more than $190,000 that was stolen from the chamber.
Attorney General Conway Issues Statement Regarding Failed Passage of Cybersafety Legislation
Friday, April 18, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway issued a statement regarding House Bill 367.
Attorney General Conway Announces $115 Million In Tobacco Settlement Money
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Kentucky, as required under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) between the major tobacco manufacturers and 52 states and territories, will receive its annual payment of more than $115 million in tobacco settlement money this week.
Attorney General Hosts Victims’ Rights Day Rally In Capitol Rotunda
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today hosted the seventeenth annual Kentucky Crime Victims’ Rights Day Rally in the Capitol Rotunda. The rally is part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 14 - 18. This year’s theme is “Justice for Victims – Justice for All.”
Therapists Arrested For Medicaid Fraud Now Charged With Bribing a Witness
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that two Kentucky therapists from Letcher County have been arrested for allegedly bribing a witness
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Upholds "Competence and Professionalism" of Execution Protocol
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Today’s 7-2 U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Kentucky’s use of lethal injection is a sweeping vindication of the commonwealth’s execution procedures against constitutional attack, according to Justice and Public Safety Secretary J. Michael Brown.
Attorney General Conway Announces Optometrist Indictment
Monday, April 14, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Franklin County Grand Jury has returned a felony indictment against a Kentucky optometrist for Medicaid fraud.
Attorney General Conway Announces Indictments Of Three Kentucky Therapists
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that three Kentucky therapists from Letcher County have been indicted for Medicaid fraud.
Attorney General Conway Announces Regional DUI Training For Police & Prosecutors
Friday, March 28, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that his office is training police officers and local prosecutors about how to effectively prosecute Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases at a regional seminar in Covington, Ky. on Monday, March 31 through Wednesday, April 2 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd. The goal of the training is to create a team-building approach in the detection, apprehension and prosecution of impaired drivers.
Senate Judiciary Committee Unanmiously Passes Cybersafety Legislation
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today thanked the Senate Judiciary Committee for unanimously passing House Bill 367, legislation that he drafted, which was sponsored by Rep. Johnny Bell (D-Glasgow), that strengthens Kentucky laws prohibiting internet child predators, cybercrimes and other modern law-enforcement challenges.
Attorney General Announces Indictment of Former Kentucky Psychologist
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Warren County Grand Jury has returned a four-count felony indictment against a former Kentucky psychologist for Medicaid fraud.
Attorney General Indicts Nebraska Woman In Alleged Internet Scam
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today the indictment of Erica L. McGinn, formerly of North Bend, Nebraska, in connection with her failure to deliver a Lexus automobile sold for more than $30,000 to a Prospect, Ky. man on Ebay in January 2008.
Attorney General Conway Announces Medicaid Fraud Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Kentucky will receive a $1.36 million settlement from CVS Caremark Corporation for defrauding the state Medicaid program.
Attorney General Conway Announces Sentencing For Funeral Home Owner
Monday, March 17, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Nathaniel Anderson, owner of Anderson Funeral Service in Louisville, has been sentenced to five years in the penitentiary on his “Alford” guilty pleas to two counts of abuse of a corpse and six counts of violating the Consumer Protection Act.
House Judiciary Committee Unanimously Passes Identity Theft Legislation
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Members of the House Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Robin Webb’s identity theft legislation out of committee. It will now be presented to the full Kentucky House of Representatives. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Glenn of Owensboro and Rep. John Vincent of Ashland.
Attorney General Conway Announces Winners of Consumer Quiz Competition
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Louisville’s DuPont Manual High School edged out five-time state champion Bracken County High School to claim the state LifeSmarts championship title in Frankfort on March 6. However, due to prior commitments involving the Manual team, Bracken County will represent Kentucky at the national LifeSmarts competition.
Attorney General Conway Presents Lifesmarts Competition
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway, in partnership with the Office of Financial Institutions, the Office of Insurance, the Better Business Bureau and the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, will host the 10th annual LifeSmarts state competition this Thursday, March 6th at the Cooperative Extension Building on the campus of Kentucky State University.
Governor and Attorney General Announce Settlement In University Board Case
Monday, March 03, 2008
Governor Steve Beshear and Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway today announced a settlement agreement that will resolve litigation filed by former Attorney General Greg Stumbo against former Governor Ernie Fletcher.
Attorney General Conway Calls On Congress To Restore Byrne Grant Funding
Monday, March 03, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway joined 55 other Attorneys General from all jurisdictions of the United States today in requesting that Congressional leaders restore funding to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The Byrne-JAG Grants provide essential funding for the operation of state crime and drug-enforcement efforts.
Attorney General Conway Announces Conviction of Online Sexual Predator
Monday, March 03, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway and Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jack L. Porter today announced the conviction of an online sexual predator arrested during the Attorney General’s sting in Highland Heights, Kentucky in April, 2007. David L. Quist of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky was convicted of one count of attempted unlawful transaction with a minor, a Class C felony, in connection with his solicitation of what he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex.
Attorney General Conway Announces Approved Decker College Settlement
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court has approved a settlement reached by his Office in the Decker College bankruptcy case.
Attorney General Conway Announces Rebates For Creative Water Solutions Customers
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Creative Water Solutions will cease misleading advertising and pay $2,550 to 51 consumers who participated in a home demonstration after being promised that they would receive $100 in “free gas” coupons. The advertising was brought to the attention of the Attorney General by the Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky.
Attorney General Conway Announces $5.9 Million Settlement with Barr Pharmaceuticals
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today the settlement of a multi-state civil law enforcement action against Barr Pharmaceuticals. The lawsuit, joined by 33 other states and the District of Columbia, charged Barr Pharmaceuticals and Warner Chilcott with antitrust violations that have prevented generic versions of the prescription oral contraceptive Ovcon® from reaching the marketplace.
Cybersafety Legislation Passes House 94-0
Friday, February 22, 2008
Legislators in the Kentucky House of Representatives overwhelming passed Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Johnny Bell’s cybersafety legislation by a vote of 94 to 0. House Bill 367 will now be presented to members of the Senate.
Attorney General Conway & Representative Webb Introduce Identity-theft Bill
Friday, February 15, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Robin Webb of Grayson filed legislation today that will help protect the identities of Kentuckians and update laws to keep pace with changes in technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Glenn of Owensboro and Rep. John Vincent of Ashland.
General Conway & Representative Bell’s Cybersafety Legislation Unanimously Voted Out of House Judiciary Committee
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Members of the House Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Johnny Bell’s cybersafety legislation out of committee. It will now be presented to the full Kentucky House of Representatives.
Attorney General Conway & Representative Bell Introduce Cybersafety Legislation
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Johnny Bell of Glasgow today outlined legislation that will help keep Kentucky families safe by strengthening laws prohibiting internet child predators.
Attorney General Conway & Delaplain Disposal Agree to Reduced Rates for Consumers
Monday, February 11, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway has signed a settlement agreement with Delaplain Disposal Company, Inc. that requires the company to immediately request a $150,000 rate reduction from the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Attorney General Conway Files Agreement That Helps Thousands of Decker College Students
Friday, February 08, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that he and the bankruptcy trustee for Decker College, Inc. have reached a settlement and tendered an agreed order for approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court that will provide relief for thousands of students in the college’s Associate of Applied Science Degree programs. Those programs include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) trades. The settlement benefits trade program students who enrolled in Decker after April 1, 2004.
Attorney General Conway Announces Settlement With Merck
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the Commonwealth of Kentucky will receive more than $1.4 million as part of two separate global settlements totaling $649 million with Merck & Co., Inc. The settlements involve 49 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government. Merck is the manufacturer of the drugs Zocor, Vioxx, and Pepcid.
Attorney General Conway Provides Consumer Information for Kentucky Storm Victims
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today provided information to consumers who were victims of last night’s tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Seven people in Kentucky lost their lives in the storms. Governor Steve Beshear declared a State of Emergency in Kentucky and local States of Emergency have been issued by county and city officials in Muhlenburg County, the city of Brandenburg and Monroe County.
Attorney General Conway’s Office Obtains Restraining Order Against Illegal Lexington Business
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that his Office of Consumer Protection has obtained a restraining order from Fayette Circuit Court against Oriental Rug Warehouse of Lexington, d/b/a Khazai Oriental Rug Gallery, located in the Lexington Green Shopping Center.
Attorney General Conway Announces Guilty Plea For Louisville Funeral Home Owner
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway announced that Nathaniel Anderson, owner of Anderson Funeral Service in Louisville, pleaded guilty today to two counts of abuse of a corpse and two counts of violating the Consumer Protection Act.
Attorney General Conway Announces Agreement With Myspace
Monday, January 14, 2008
New changes will protect Kentucky children
Attorney General Conway Announces Regional DUI Training
Friday, January 11, 2008
Training will assist police officers and prosecutors
Attorney General Conway Hires Senior Staff
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Former Kentucky TSA director & long-time FBI agent will be new chief investigator.
Attorney General Conway Participates In Internet Safety Forum
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Attorney General Jack Conway today is participating in an internet safety forum from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Meyzeek Middle School in Louisville, 828 S. Jackson St. The event is hosted by Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY).
Jack Conway Sworn In As Commonwealth’s 49th Attorney General
Monday, January 07, 2008
Vows to keep Kentucky families safe
Attorney General-Elect Conway Names Mayton as Deputy Attorney General
Monday, January 07, 2008
Attorney General-Elect Jack Conway announced that he has named Dana Bynum Mayton to serve as Deputy Attorney General, the top appointed position in his office, effective in early January

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