Four MS-13 Gang Members Charged in Connection to an Assault of a Correctional Officer, Stabbing Death of a Correctional K-9, and Stabbing of a Prison Inmate at Sussex I State Prison On Friday, AG Miyares announced that a Sussex County Grand Jury recently returned multiple felony indictments against four MS-13 gang members who committed violent acts while incarcerated at Sussex I State Prison. In April, these gang members assaulted Correctional Officer K. Phillip-Fields, stabbed to death K-9 Rivan, and stabbed a prison inmate multiple times. The Office of the Attorney General is supporting the Sussex Commonwealth's Attorney's Office's prosecution. "My office is proud to stand alongside Commonwealth's Attorney Regina Sykes to defend the safety of our correctional officers. I'm thankful for the work her office and the Virginia Department of Corrections have done to investigate this case, and my office looks forward to ensuring justice and accountability is achieved in these cases." –Attorney General Miyares |
It Only Takes One: Results of Roanoke's Fentanyl Awareness Initiative |
Attorney General Jason Miyares joined Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin in Roanoke to highlight the It Only Takes One campaign's accomplishments to date and announce its expansion across the Commonwealth. |
OAG Invested Over $90,000 to Support Virginia Rules Camps Throughout the Commonwealth Virginia Rules Camps offer young people a unique opportunity to learn about Virginia law while enjoying outdoor activities and building positive relationships with local law enforcement. This year, AG Miyares helped expand the camp to over 15 locations, ranging from the City of Richmond to Tazewell County to Prince William County. Virginia Rules Camp combines traditional summer camp activities–such as swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, and archery–with daily lessons from the Virginia Rules curriculum. "Your safety is my mission. By investing in Virginia's youth, we equip them with the knowledge they need to reach their full potential. Our Virginia Rules Camps not only teach our youth about healthy habits and the law but also empower them to become informed citizens, make responsible choices, and foster positive relationships within their communities." –Attorney General Miyares |
Attorney General Miyares was honored to host Hampton Commonwealth's Attorney Anton Bell and this year's Hampton Junior Commonwealth's Attorney class to Richmond for a discussion over lunch. The Hampton Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program is an incredible initiative that empowers students, builds confidence, and strengthens leadership skills. Virginia's future is bright! |
Miyares Announces Support for Bipartisan ICC Act Virginia joined a 20-state coalition of attorneys general in a letter to United States Senate leadership urging the body to pass the ICC Act to shield American civil and military officials from unlawful prosecutions by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The House companion resolution has already passed with broad bipartisan support. "Americans are not subject to the ICC, an international body that lacks any real authority or enforcement mechanisms. The United States must stand firm against any attempts to undermine our justice system and sovereignty." –Attorney General Miyares |
This year, Virginia's legal community raised roughly $300,000 – the equivalent of over 1.2 MILLION meals for food banks across Virginia. Our food banks do incredible work to help prevent anyone from going to sleep hungry, especially during the summer months when children are out of school. My heartfelt thanks to all the organizers for their leadership and to all participants for their enthusiastic involvement, and I look forward to next year's Legal Food Frenzy! –Attorney General Miyares |
Blocking Biden's Unlawful Title IX Rewrite |
On Monday, a court sided with Attorney General Miyares and issued a preliminary injunction stopping Joe Biden's unlawful Title IX regulations from going into effect in Virginia. A huge win in the fight to preserve Title IX! |
AG Miyares and Riley Gaines joined America Reports to discuss the latest win against Joe Biden's radical rewrite of Title IX. |
In April 2022, Attorney General Miyares opened an investigation into the Washington Commanders' practice of retaining security deposits. The Attorney General's investigation revealed that since at least 1997, the Washington Commanders' previous ownership had retained hundreds of thousands of security deposits that should have been returned to season ticket holders. On Tuesday, AG Miyares announced a $1.3 million settlement with the current owner of the Washington Commanders. To date, Attorney General Miyares' investigation and settlement has led to the return of over $600,000 in security deposits to season ticket holders. "I am pleased that we were able to reach a fair and reasonable agreement with the Washington Commanders that requires restitution of unlawfully retained security deposits to consumers. Our investigation found the Commanders' prior ownership unlawfully retained security deposits for years after they should have been returned to consumers. I thank the team's current ownership for cooperating with this investigation, and for working towards rectifying the consumer harm we identified." –Attorney General Miyares |
"I don't care whether it's the Commanders; I don't care whether it's a paint shop. If you start violating our consumer protection laws and treating your customers just as a number instead of human beings, that's when you're going to get in trouble." –Attorney General Miyares |
The Attorney General announced the creation of the Elder Abuse Investigation Center for Central Virginia on Monday to address and combat the growing issue of elder abuse and neglect. This initiative will see a coalition of law enforcement agencies, Commonwealth's Attorneys, and elder advocates from Richmond, Colonial Heights, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hopewell, Hanover, Powhatan, and Goochland Counties working together. Additional jurisdictions are expected to join the effort in the near future. Although other regions of Virginia have similar elder abuse investigation coalitions, such as the Peninsula Elder Abuse Forensic Center, this will be the first initiative in Central Virginia. "This year marks the beginning of the largest surge of Americans turning 65 in our nation's history. By 2050, nearly one-quarter of the American population will be 65 or older. As our population ages, rates of elder abuse are expected to rise, but my office is proactively confronting this head-on. This new Elder Abuse Investigation Center represents a major step forward in my commitment to protect Virginia's senior citizens and vulnerable adults. Virginia will remain at the national forefront of the fight against elder abuse." –Attorney General Miyares |
Statistics show that one in ten Americans over 65 have been victims of elder abuse, yet only one in 24 cases are reported to the authorities. Operating as a specialized unit within the Office of the Attorney General, the Elder Abuse Investigation Center aims to enhance and streamline collaboration among Central Virginia jurisdictions to investigate and prosecute instances of elder abuse. |
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