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Published on June 19, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Major League Baseball for Alleged Religious Discrimination; Issues ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to MLB, launching a formal probe into whether the league is engaging in religious discrimination by selectively enforcing its uniform rules—punishing Christian players for …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 20:10 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Stands with Businesses and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement in United Front to Combat ...

Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier joined community leaders and law enforcement partners in South Florida to reinforce joint prevention efforts against human trafficking. This comes as Miami …

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Published on June 15, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

AG James Uthmeier Launches Lawsuit Against TikTok for Deceiving Parents about the Safety of its Platform; Failure to Comply with ...

Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier sued TikTok, alleging the popular social media platform committed a series of violations of Florida law by actively targeting and contracting with minors while …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Six Defendants in Multi-County Drug Trafficking Enterprise

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Isaac Lakeith Bruton, Wayne Morgan Brutton Jr., Wayne Morgan Brutton Sr., Omar Dwayne Cooper, Rene Danger Jr., and Cleon Fabian Reid have all been charged in connection with their …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Plan to Take Down "Teen Takeovers”

Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a statewide initiative to dismantle the organized networks behind dangerous "teen takeover" events across Florida. Earlier this month., the …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 16:32 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of 58 Child Predators in Marion County Sting Operation

Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of 58 child predators in a five-day statewide sting operation. The operation was led by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, in …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Illegal Gaming Enforcement Operation Results; Setting Pace for Record Year

Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a multi-day operation targeting illegal gaming operations. The operation spanned Lee and Collier counties and resulted in the …

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Published on June 2, 2026 - 15:32 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Historic Human Trafficking Enforcement Efforts; Highlights Statewide Criminal Crackdown

Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced record-breaking human trafficking enforcement efforts across Florida, highlighting historic increases in investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and …

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Published on June 1, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Files First-in-the-Nation State-Led Lawsuit Against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman for Deceptive Practices ...

Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced legal action against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 21:45 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Returns $229,000 to Victims of Cryptocurrency Scams

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit (CFEU) recovered and returned $229,096 in cryptocurrency forfeitures to victims of cyber scams over the past week. “Cyber …

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Published on May 27, 2026 - 21:04 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Charges in Multi-Circuit Organized Retail Theft Scheme

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Johnny Batista, 19, Roberto Hernandez-Castro, 39, and Roberto Aldana Ferrera, 31, have all been charged in relation to orchestrating an organized retail theft scheme targeting hardware stores …

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Published on May 27, 2026 - 14:16 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Conviction of Broward County Cocaine Trafficker for Running Family Drug Operation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of Broward County cocaine trafficker Teddy McCall, Jr. following a three-week jury trial prosecuted by the Office of Statewide Prosecution. McCall was found guilty on all counts …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 01:08 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Jury Tampering Charges related to Tallahassee Drug Trafficking Trial

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Brad Gathers, 40, of Tallahassee, and Tanaya Harris, 24, of Tallahassee, are being charged for their roles in attempting to bribe a juror to sway the trial results in a Tallahassee drug …

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Published on May 18, 2026 - 21:23 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Florida Keys Predator who faces up to 100 Years in Prison

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Jacob Rookey, 21, of Cudjoe Key, has been arrested and charged with 1 count of Promotion of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM), one count of Possession of CSAM, one count of Transmission of …

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Published on April 28, 2023 - 16:37 GMT

VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Releases Scams at a Glance: Sink or Swim

Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Releases Scams at a Glance: Sink or Swim TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is releasing a new Scams at a Glance resource to help Floridians spot and avoid pool …

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Published on April 27, 2023 - 17:22 GMT

Attorney General Moody Launches Project Protect to Help Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Survivors Feel Secure at Home

Attorney General Moody Launches Project Protect to Help Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Survivors Feel Secure at Home TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody, law enforcement officials and county Clerks of Court today launched a new program …

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Published on April 26, 2023 - 20:30 GMT

Attorney General Moody Honors Victim Advocates and Law Enforcement During Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony

Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release Attorney General Moody Honors Victim Advocates and Law Enforcement During Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced the Distinguished Victim Services Award …

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Published on April 24, 2023 - 20:57 GMT

AG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Secure 61-Year Prison Sentence for Man Convicted of Child Exploitation and Bestiality

Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release AG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Secure 61-Year Prison Sentence for Man Convicted of Child Exploitation and Bestiality TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 61 …

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Published on April 20, 2023 - 16:45 GMT

VIDEO: AG Moody, FDLE and Lakeland Police Chief Encourage Floridians to Take Part in 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

VIDEO: AG Moody, FDLE and Lakeland Police Chief Encourage Floridians to Take Part in 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Lakeland Chief of Police Sammy …

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Published on April 19, 2023 - 18:04 GMT

Attorney General Moody, FSA and FPCA to Launch Nationwide Law Enforcement Recruitment Effort

Attorney General Moody, FSA and FPCA to Launch Nationwide Law Enforcement Recruitment Effort TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association today announced a nationwide law …

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