George T. Bottomley Jr. was charged with propositioning at least seven women for sex as he acted in his official capacity HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the arrest of a suspended Pennsylvania state constable accused of abusing his official authority by soliciting at least seven women for sex. George T. Bottomley Jr., […]
Bipartisan group of 50 AGs seeks change in federal law to allow state and local prosecutors to investigate and prosecute online promoters of child sex trafficking HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other state Attorneys General are asking Congress to amend federal law to make clear that state and […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today issued the following statement in response to the letter from Pope Francis to Catholics around the world, addressing sex abuse in the Church everywhere, and which also focused on the grand jury’s report on child sex abuse in six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that a Westmoreland County man was sentenced to 1-2 years in prison and on house arrest with 5 years of probation for soliciting sex from a minor. Timothy Myers, 32, of Latrobe, was arrested in June 2017 and pleaded guilty to Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Attempted Aggravated Indecent Assault, and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
HARRISBURG—Attorney General Michelle Henry announced today that a Philadelphia man, already a convicted sex offender, was found guilty on multiple charges related to an attempted sexual assault of a child. Michael Flynn, 67, was convicted by a Philadelphia jury of three felonies: unlawful contact with a minor, attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and criminal use […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the filing of criminal charges against the former Crawford County jail warden for soliciting sex from a 17-year-old. The charges against Timothy Lee Lewis, 54, are the result of an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police. The Office of Attorney General’s Criminal Prosecutions Section is prosecuting the […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a former Pennsylvania state constable pleaded guilty promoting prostitution and obstructing justice in a case in which the constable promised to withhold serving warrants on women in exchange for sex.
Shapiro Stands with Abuse Survivors, Challenges PA Bishops to Endorse Grand Jury’s Recommended Reforms in State Law HARRISBURG – Surrounded by survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests, Attorney General Josh Shapiro today revealed the comprehensive findings of a statewide investigative grand jury that spent two years uncovering abuse of children by priests, and a […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges against a Northumberland County man accused of soliciting sex from a person he believed to be a 14 year-old girl. The person the man was communicating with was an agent with the Attorney General’s Child Predator Section working undercover. Jadan D. Notarangelo, 28, of Milton, […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a former Dauphin County National Guard officer was sentenced to 2-to-4 years in prison for soliciting sex from a 14-year-old girl. In reality, the girl was an undercover agent with the Office of Attorney General’s Child Predator Section.
HARRISBURG — Following the arrest of seven Lackawanna County prison guards for participating in a pervasive culture of sexual assault of women inmates over many years, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced today that a sixth guard accused in the case has been ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing. George Efthimiou faces criminal charges […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today issued a statement on his letter sent yesterday to His Holiness, Pope Francis, concerning his office’s investigation into child sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the arrest and extradition of a Delaware County mother living in Ohio who, together with her ex-boyfriend, created child pornography of her three-year-old daughter while living in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG—Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a 24-year-old Montgomery County man has been arrested on multiple charges related to sexually assaulting a child and filming the incident.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Bucks County DA Matt Weintraub Detail Law Enforcement Cooperation, Series of Arrests in Child Predator Ring, Search for Other Victims WARMINSTER — Through the close cooperation of Office of Attorney General agents with other law enforcement agencies, a child sexual predator suspect was arrested Friday in Bucks County, where he was […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following statement in response to Judge Norman A. Krumenacker’s Opinion and Order released this morning. The judge’s order and opinion are linked.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following statement on an Order and Opinion today by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, directing that a Grand Jury report on child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania be released.
HARRISBURG — The Office of Attorney General issued the following statement in response to a news conference today by the Diocese of Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG — This morning, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral arguments involving the publication of the 40th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury’s Report on child sexual abuse by priests in the Catholic Church in six Dioceses and decades of institutional cover up by senior church officials.
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a statement today as the Pennsylvania Senate’s leadership considers moving forward on a proposal that does not contain the four reforms as recommended by the Statewide Grand Jury, which investigated child sexual abuse by Catholic priests and the institutional cover up by senior church officials spanning decades.
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Lackawanna County defense attorney, Corey Kolcharno, pleaded guilty to providing his legal services to four female clients in exchange for sexual acts and materials.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a former Lackawanna County defense attorney, Corey Kolcharno, was sentenced to 4-23 months in prison, followed by 2 years probation, for providing his legal services to female clients in exchange for sexual acts and materials.
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HARRISBURG —Attorney General Shapiro is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of deceptive advertising by businesses posting “We Buy Homes” signs on street corners. The signs are often a scam—looking to take advantage of Pennsylvanians suffering from debt, job loss, or other significant life changes and looking to make some fast money.
HARRISBURG — As the holiday season arrives, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning Pennsylvanians to beware of scams and deceptive advertising while shopping at stores or online this year.
“Thanksgiving reminds us how much we have to be thankful for, but the holiday season also brings deceptive advertising and online scams,” Attorney General Shapiro said. “These kinds of scams get more sophisticated every year. Be vigilant and follow these tips from the Office of Attorney General to protect yourself from Grinches looking to steal your hard-earned money.”
HARRISBURG – With reports of an increase in COVID-19 vaccine scams around the country, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is raising awareness and offering tips to Pennsylvanians regarding these scams as distribution of the vaccine ramps up in Pa.
AG’s Bureau of Consumer Protection Saved Consumers More Than $210 Million in 2022 Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Wondering about the best way to improve your credit, shop for a used car, or how to maximize your security online? The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has information for you during […]
How Can I Avoid Buying a Flood Damaged Vehicle? In the last few years major hurricanes such as Katrina, Rita and Wilma have battered our country and flooded many areas of our nation. There are estimates that at least half a million vehicles were damaged by flooding from these natural disasters. Unfortunately, dishonest vehicle owners […]
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today joined DoorDash CEO Tony Xu to announce that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and DoorDash, the largest food delivery network company in the U.S., have worked together in a landmark public-private collaboration to expand financial, health, and childcare-related support to DoorDash and Caviar gig workers (known as “Dashers”).
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced charges against Edward Smith, deputy coroner of Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, for unlawful contact with a minor after Smith solicited sex online from an undercover agent who was posing as a 14-year-old boy. Smith, 60, of Willing Street, Tamaqua, was arrested yesterday for soliciting sex from the […]
