Department of the Attorney Generalhttp://www.riag.ri.govSat, 07 Nov 2009 18:15:03 GMTDepartment of the Attorney General - Press Releasesen-usrihelp@nicusa.comFri, 06 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMTAG Lynch urges Congress, in considering creation of new Consumer Financial Protection Agency, not to usurp states' traditional roles in enforcing consumer protection lawsAttorney General Patrick C. Lynch announced today that he and the attorneys general of 39 other states and territories have sent a letter urging Congress to uphold the role of the states in enforcing consumer protection laws should Congress create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency CFPA,...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10105Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMTAG Lynch intervenes in Narragansett Electric's request to hike electricity distribution rates by nearly 30 percent also announces opposition to utility's revenue decoupling planHaving announced in June that he would intervene in the Public Utilities Commission's consideration of Narragansett Electric's request to raise its electricity distribution rates by nearly 30 percent, Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch announced today that he has intervened in the PUC's examination...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10104Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMTAG Lynch urges Congressional panel to "proceed with caution" on so-called "Carcieri fix" bills under consideration says existing land claims have been resolved in good faithAttorney General Patrick C. Lynch is urging the US House of Representatives' Committee on Natural Resources to "proceed with caution" on amending the Indian Reorganization Act IRA in order to give the US Secretary of the Interior "the unchecked power to take land into trust at his or her...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10103Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMTLynch to receive award from family group tonight for protecting kids from online predators. AG will also serve as panelist during FOSI's third annual conference.Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch will be honored this evening by the Family Online Safety Institute FOSI with a FOSI Award for Outstanding Achievement, given to those individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to advancing the goal of a safer Internet. Lynch will be presented ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10102Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMTAG Lynch comment on Ethics Commission's dismissal of GOP's "frivolous" complaint against himAttorney General Patrick C. Lynch issued the following comment concerning the RI Ethics Commission's dismissal today of a complaint, at a "show cause" hearing, brought against him by the RI Republican Party concerning a trip that Lynch took to New Orleans in February 2008: "The Ethics Commission ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10101Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMTAG Lynch finds that Woonsocket violated law by failing to respond to public records' request made by Woonsocket Firefighters Local 732Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch has determined that the City of Woonsocket violated the Access to Public Records Act APRA when it failed to respond to a request made by Lt. Steven R. Reilly, President of Woonsocket Firefighters Local 732, International Association of Firefighters, for certain...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10100Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:15:00 GMTAG heralds passage of bills that will toughen DUI laws & protect RI consumers from ID theftAttorney General Patrick C. Lynch today heralded the Legislature's passage of two bills introduced by the Attorney General's Office that will strengthen the state's criminal justice system and advance protections for consumers. Lynch praised the General Assembly for passing "the most essential...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10069Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMTAG's Decision in the proposed Affiliation of St. Joseph Health Services of RI and Roger Williams Medical CenterPlease see link below to view the press releasehttp://www.ri.gov/press/view/10047Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMTAG Lynch announces that he has approved St. Joseph Health Services-Roger Williams Medical Center affiliation - first-ever affiliation under state Hospital Conversions ActAttorney General Patrick C. Lynch today issued the following comment announcing that he has approved the proposed affiliation between St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island and Roger Williams Medical Center, with minor conditions. The RI Department of Health, the other state agency that is...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10044Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMTLynch blasts two bills up for full House vote today, calling them "anti-public safety measures"Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch today criticized two bills that the House Judiciary Committee approved during the Tuesday night session of the General Assembly, calling them "anti-public safety measures that will have drastic, real-world consequences on real people." If enacted, one bill would ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10043Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:15:00 GMTInterim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury. Reported October 28, 2009Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Gerrit Musterd, AKA Jose Manuel Almeida Rodriguez, DOB: 5-2-71 119 Fuller Avenue Central...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10070Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:15:00 GMTAG Lynch statement on retirement and next career step of RI State Police Lieutenant Colonel Steven O'DonnellAttorney General Patrick C. Lynch today issued the following statement on the retirement of Rhode Island State Police Lieutenant Colonel Steven G. O'Donnell: "All of us in Rhode Island can be grateful for the outstanding service of Lieutenant Colonel Steve O'Donnell throughout his distinguished...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10068Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMTAG Lynch announces that he has approved St. Joseph Health Services-Roger Williams Medical Center affiliation - first-ever affiliation under state Hospital ConversionsAttorney General Patrick C. Lynch today issued the following comment announcing that he has approved the proposed affiliation between St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island and Roger Williams Medical Center, with minor conditions. The RI Department of Health, the other state agency that is...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10034Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:45:00 GMTInterim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury. Reported October 26, 2009Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. KEVIN LENK, DOB: 2/25/68 2030 Elmwood Avenue Warwick, RI 02888 K1-2009-0610A The Statewide ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10037Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:45:00 GMTFinal Report of the Providence County Grand Jury. Reported October 23, 2009 Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Goring Matthews, DOB: 7/1/77 No Permanent Address P1/2009-3199A The Providence County...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10036Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMTAG Lynch announces settlement with drug companies nets $179,764 for Rhode IslandAttorney General Patrick C. Lynch today announced that Rhode Island is receiving $377,083.93 in state and federal monies in a settlement with four pharmaceutical companies, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. MPI, UDL Laboratories Inc. UDL, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10033Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:45:00 GMTInterim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury. Reported October 13, 2009Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Ana Echavarria, DOB: 4/16/89 141 Academy Avenue, 1st Providence, RI P1/2009-3070A The...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10035Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:30:00 GMTInterim Report of the Kent County Grand Jury. Reported October 6, 2009Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Phillip Markoff, DOB: 2/12/86 8 High Point Circle, Apt. 301 Quincy, MA K1-2009-0591A The...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9896Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:30:00 GMTAG Lynch advises homeowners: "Know what you're getting into" before signing price-cap or fixed-price contracts with home heating oil dealers for the coming winterWith our region's cold weather and its accompanying higher home heating bills fast approaching, Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch is urging Rhode Island homeowners to know exactly what they're getting into before they negotiate any deals or sign any contracts with their oil dealers that will cap or ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9894Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:30:00 GMTFinal Report of the Washington County Grand Jury. Reported on September 28, 2009Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Ronald Bixler, DOB: 3/16/76 60 Lenox Court North Kingstown, RI W1-2009-0299A The...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9895