Taking Action

The Attorney General Taking Action section demonstrates the continuing effort led by General Josh Shapiro to making Pennsylvania a better place to live.

October 22, 2018

Attorney General Shapiro Puts Spotlight on Redlining

HARRISBURG — As part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of redlining in the Philadelphia region, Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a call today to all mortgage borrowers and home loan applicants in the area to file complaints with his office if they believe they may have been victims of redlining or experienced irregularities when looking for a mortgage or home loan.

51 Drug Dealers Arrested in Allegheny County Roundup

October 19, 2018

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges against 51 people for selling heroin, fentanyl, illegal prescription opioids, cocaine, and other drugs in Allegheny County.

CASE UPDATE: “Black Widow” Father Convicted of First-Degree Murder

October 18, 2018

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that a jury found a Columbia County man guilty of first degree murder and other charges in the execution-style slaying of his former son-in-law.

CASE UPDATE: Attorney General Shapiro Announces Win in Court Battle with Nation’s Largest Student Loan Company

October 18, 2018

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced an important, favorable court ruling in his lawsuit against the nation’s largest servicer of federal and private student loans, Navient Corporation, and its subsidiary Navient Solutions, LLC. The legal victory will enable the Attorney General’s legal team to review loan records which Navient had previously refused to provide.

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