New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella
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Investigators Urge Granite Staters to Share Social Media Impacts
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that starting on June 27, 2023 the New Hampshire Department of Justice is actively working to solicit feedback from families here in the Granite State as part of a national investigation into the impacts of social media: AG Investigation: Social Media Impact on Young People | NH Department of Justice.
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Disclosure of the Names of the Police Officers Involved in the May 26 Shooting Incident in Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the five Manchester Police officers involved in the shooting incident on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Manchester, New Hampshire that resulted in the death of Alex Naone.
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Jordan Dunne Indicted for Posing as a Certified Asbestos Abatement Contractor and Falsifying Asbestos Lab Results
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the indictment of Jordon M. Dunne, (age 27), of Warner, in both Sullivan and Grafton Counties for felony counts of theft by deception and attempted theft by deception.
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Former Attorney David C. Dunn Indicted for Felony Theft
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that on June 20, 2023, the Hillsborough County-Northern District Grand Jury returned indictments charging David C. Dunn, age 63, of Durham (formerly of Manchester), with four class A felony counts of theft by misapplication of property and four class A felony counts of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Mr. Dunn is a former attorney who practiced in Manchester.
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Ian Symons Pled Guilty to Penalties for Misconduct of Notaries and Public Commissioners
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that former New Hampshire Notary and Justice of the Peace Ian Symons pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor relating to improper notary activity.
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Autopsy Results in the Homicide of Laurie MacLellan
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that an autopsy has been completed on the body of Laurie MacLellan, age 59, of Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Arrest Made Related to Death Investigation in Manchester, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce the arrest of Robert Eastman, age 54, of Manchester, New Hampshire, for the murder of Laurie MacLellan, age 59, of Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Former Merrimack Police Officer Ryan Milligan Sentenced for Fabricating Records and Driver Privacy Act Violation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that former Merrimack Police Officer Ryan Milligan pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors relating to fabrication of traffic warnings and misuse of driver records.
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Suspicious Death in Manchester, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that officials from the Attorney General's Office are responding to the scene of a suspicious death at a residence on Hanover Street in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire Attorney General Reaches Negotiated Resolution Regarding the Proposed Transaction Between Exeter Health Resources, Inc. and Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Charitable Trusts Unit and Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau have completed their respective reviews of the proposed transaction between Exeter Health Resources, Inc. ("EHR"), including Exeter Hospital, Core Physicians LLC, and Rockingham VNA & Hospice, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. ("BILH").
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Release of Report Regarding Determination Made on Use of Force in Officer-Involved Shooting in Ossipee on November 7, 2019
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Attorney General's Office has released the final report regarding its determination as to the lawfulness of the law enforcement officers non-fatal shooting of John Swanson (age 57) in Ossipee, New Hampshire on November 7, 2019.
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State of New Hampshire Files Civil Action Against Cory Spencer of PHX Remodeling LLC for Thirteen Violations of the Consumer Protection Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the filing of a civil complaint in Rockingham County Superior Court against Cory Spencer, age 47, of Lee, NH, for thirteen violations of the Consumer Protection Act.
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Attorney General Formella Urges FCC to Clarify Rules Concerning Consent for Telemarketing Robocalls and Texts
Attorney General John M. Formella has joined a coalition of 28 state Attorneys General calling on the Federal Communications Commission to clarify the federal rules requiring telemarketers to obtain consent between an individual consumer and one specific seller or business entity before making telemarketing robocalls and texts.
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Media Avail on Franklin, NH Suspicious Deaths Investigation
A brief media availability is expected to take place tonight at 9pm EST at the Franklin New Hampshire Police Department located at 5 Hancock Terrace in Franklin.
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Autopsy Results in the Homicides of Nicole Hughes and Ariella Bell
Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Nathan A. Noyes, and Franklin Police Chief David B. Goldstein announce that autopsies were completed on June 4, 2023 on the bodies of Nicole Hughes (age 35) and Ariella Bell (age 1½). Ms. Hughes' and her daughter's bodies were found in their residence at 124 Elkins Street in Franklin on June 3, 2023.
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Search Underway for Person of Interest in Franklin, NH Suspicious Deaths Investigation
Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Nathan A. Noyes, and Franklin Police Chief David B. Goldstein announce an active search is now underway for a person of interest in the investigation into two suspicious deaths at a residence on Elkins Street in Franklin, New Hampshire.
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Suspicious Deaths in Franklin, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that members of the Attorney General's Office and the New Hampshire State Police are responding to the scene of two suspicious deaths at a residence in Franklin, New Hampshire.
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Robert Wichland and Bayside Rentals, LLC Agree to Pay $5,000 in Civil Penalties to Resolve Allegations of Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices
Attorney General John M. Formella announces a settlement agreement with Robert Wichland, 61, of Center Harbor, New Hampshire, and Bayside Rentals, LLC, of Meredith, New Hampshire, reflected in a "Consent Decree" approved Thursday, June 1, 2023, by the Belknap County Superior Court. The Consent Decree resolved allegations of unfair and deceptive acts or practices associated with improper withdrawals from Bayside Rentals' escrow account.
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Ramon Rivera Muniz Sentenced to 20 to 40 Years in State Prison on Drug Charges
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that on June 2, 2023, Ramon Rivera Muniz, age 37, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to one felony count of Drug Enterprise Leader and one felony count of Possession of a Controlled Drug with the Intent to Distribute, and was sentenced by the Hillsborough County Superior Court (Northern District) to a total of 20 to 40 years on the Drug Enterprise Leader charge, with the opportunity to suspend 2 years of the minimum sentence if the defendant has no major disciplinary infractions while incarcerated.
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Final Report Regarding the June 19, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has completed its investigation into the officer-involved shooting of Adnan Husejnovic in Manchester, New Hampshire on June 19, 2022.