http://www.riag.ri.gov/ Department of the Attorney General - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today formally joined the landmark joint federal-state agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage service providers over foreclosure abuses and nationwide mortgage servicing practices. The $25 billion settlement provides an estimated $172 million in relief Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15845 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced his intention to sign on to the joint federal-state agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers over foreclosure abuses and nationwide mortgage servicing practices. The proposed agreement will provide direct relief to Rhode... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15832 Debt collector NCO Financial Systems, Inc. (NCOF) has agreed to change certain collections practices as part of a settlement announced today by Attorney General Peter Kilmartin and 18 other states. The settlement resolves concerns about NCOF's debt collection practices. "Consumers deserve to be Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15826 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Ramiro Morales (DOB: 5/19/72), with a last known address of 25 Lapre Road, North Smithfield, pled guilty to multiple counts of first degree child molestation before Superior Court Justice Edward C. Clifton. Morales was sentenced to 55 years,... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15809 Today, billions of people across the globe rely on technology to work, play and live. As our reliance on technology continues to grow, the protection of personal information has become a global imperative for government, industry and individuals. Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin encourages all Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15737 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor J. Joseph Garrahy: "Rhode Island has lost a great leader and statesman. I was saddened to learn of the passing of former Governor J. Joseph Garrahy this morning. He was one of our most... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15722 Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced that Jack Ranallo, aka Jack Dorvis, aka Jack Norris, (DOB: 6/29/58), with a last known address of 39 Peacedale Road, Cumberland, was sentenced on January 9, 2012 for his scheme to defraud 10 families of $31,500 with promises that their teenage sons would... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15713 Citing damage to Narragansett Bay, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin, is asking the Rhode Island congressional delegation to stand firm against a bid by a Massachusetts official to forestall limits on how much nitrogen and phosphorous a wastewater-treatment plant near Worcester is allowed to... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15684 Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced that Elizabeth Baldwin (DOB: 11-6-45), with a last known address of 34 Miller Road, Middletown, pled nolo contendere to 92 counts of obtaining money under false pretenses, computer fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, and bad checks in a Ponzi... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15666 The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Department of Attorney General (RIAG) today announce that the Hospital Conversion Application submitted by Steward Health Care and Landmark Medical Center has been deemed complete. HEALTH and RIAG will now start the formal review and... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15665 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Rafael Ferrer (DOB: 4/27/80), with a last known address of Fairmont Street, Woonsocket, was sentenced to 30 years for possession of a firearm without a license. Ferrer has a lengthy criminal history including multiple drug and weapon convictions,... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15634 Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced that Adam Lake (DOB: 9/17/81), with a last known address of 6 Whittier Drive, Coventry, was found guilty earlier this week by a Providence County Superior Court jury on two counts of first degree child molestation. The six day trial was presided over by... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15633 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin joined his fellow state and territorial Attorneys General in calling on the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") and ensure that vital programs working to keep women and families safe from violence and abuse continue uninterrupted. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15619 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced the creation of the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame to honor outstanding professionals who have worked to improve and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island. Kilmartin also announced the inaugural class of Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15572 Attorney General Peter Kilmartin today applauded the announcement by the White House of President Obama's congressional recess appointment of Richard Cordray as the Director of the Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a purely partisan move, a group of Republican senators blocked Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15560 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with respect to the Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site in Smithfield, R.I. Pursuant to the settlement, the Settling Defendants will implement the groundwater cleanup at the Site. They also will be financially responsible for 100... Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15530 Attorney General Peter Kilmartin today commented on the decision by Rhode Island Superior Court Justice Melanie W. Thunberg finding Joel Beaulieu not guilty by reason of insanity in the September 4, 2010 stabbing death of his father and assault of his mother. "Although there is no question that... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15441 Alarmed by a proposal from the Administration and Congress to slash LIHEAP funding by nearly half, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is urging the Rhode Island congressional delegation to restore funding through this year to help struggling Rhode Island families. "As many of us are getting... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15417 Attorney General Peter Kilmartin expressed dismay at the Senate Republicans blocking the nomination of Richard Cordray as Director of the Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). "This petty, political and partisan game to block the nomination of Richard Cordray by the Senate... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15387 Attorney General Peter Kilmartin joined his fellow attorneys general in asking Congress to oppose legislation targeting consumers' telephone privacy. The "Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011" [H.R. 3035] would amend the Communications Act of 1934 and allow for robo-calling to all cell phones,... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15382